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Category: Humour

Adult Education

On 10 Mar 2022 By pocketfictionzineIn HumourLeave a comment

(1 minute read) by Terry Mahoney (U.K) It's been a long time since I tried to learn French. Today, I'm trying harder as she gets into her stride.  She's enthusiastic, speaks with her body; drives her message home, pacing the floor; smiles, grimaces, gesticulates and frowns. My problem is the cleavage. Not unattractive but too …

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The Journey

On 16 Jun 202116 Jun 2021 By pocketfictionzineIn Horror, Humour1 Comment

(2 minute read) by Anne Lowe (U.K) 'Please enter destination' Gerald pressed in the letter keys for Bosforth Hall and Spa, Oakhampton and smiled at the girl sitting by his side. "Just the place," said Gerald with a satisfied grin. "Somewhere nice and quiet where nobody knows us," he said as he wiped away the …

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A Practical Guide To Unfaithfulness

On 22 May 2021 By pocketfictionzineIn Humour1 Comment

(5 minute read) by Anne Lowe (U.K) Shifty is the word that suddenly sprang to mind. Shifty would certainly describe his behaviour, giving Bernice her first clue to Arthur's infidelity. She lovingly stroked the giant marrow resting on the kitchen table and mused to herself how her suspicions first began. That particular morning had started …

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