5th January 2023 Writings

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Excerpt from: An Aquatic Second Contact
“So?” Tendi asked.

“She wanted to get out of here.”

“That’s true.”

T’Lyn turned back to the screen. “Now, these seas have been heavily settled for centuries…”

Words: 27


Excerpt from: Convergence on Lawndale
“Good Morning, Claire. This is Peter Parker, a new assistant who has started here today. I am assigning him to you.”

“I wasn’t aware of this,” Claire said.

“It was a last minute decision by the District,” Li admitted, before leaving the room.

“What area of art do you specialise in?” Claire asked.

“Photography.” Peter answered.

“I see,” Claire said. “It so happens that I do have a photography class this afternoon. “How are you in the dark room?”

“I’m competent,” Peter answered.

“Good.”

Words: 84


Excerpt from: Sand’s Triumph
She wasn’t sure why.

She slammed the door as she entered the house.

“Sandi!” her mother admonished. “What have I told you about slamming the door!”

“Whatever!” she said.

Words: 29


Excerpt from 406 Remeetings – 18th
It had been a little over a year since she had been there. She knew there would be a new pastor, as the previous one had retired some months before she left.


As she entered the building, she saw some of her friends. “Good morning,” she said as she came over.

“Becca!” It was her friend, Daniel Brennan. She knew he missed her for he had said as much when they parted.

Words: 72


Excerpt from: Dani and the Mysteries of Oxenvale on Sea
Dani Lawson looked out over the town from where she stood on the observation platform of the lighthouse. She enjoyed being up there looking over the town while the wind blew through her short hair. However, this time was different. Because something had happened. There had been a break-in at the school the previous night. She wasn’t sure why it happened as crime was rare in the town. ‘That’s not entirely true,’ she thought. It had been increasing over the past year.

“Dani!” Someone called as they climbed up the lighthouse steps.

She turned from the view and saw her best friend, Amelia Warren exit the torch room. She was breathing heavily. She took out her puffer and took a breath through it. “I don’t know why you’re up here all the time,” she said.

Dani shrugged as she turned back to the vista and Amelia joined her.

“What do you think of the break in?” Amelia asked.

‘Things are getting worse,’ Dani said, her signs showing her annoyance. ‘Crime is increasing!’ She then ran her fingers through her hair for emphasis.

“Is it?”

‘Yes,’ Dani answered with a nod and a sign. ‘I have been following the reports.’

“People are moving here, changing the town…”

Words: 206

Total: 428