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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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The Stray

On 22 May 2021 By pocketfictionzineIn Horror, Weird Tales1 Comment

(7 minute read) by Anne Lowe (U.K) The sound of scratching accompanied by the lashing rain forced Lydia awake. She must have dozed off in front of the TV. There it was again. She turned down the volume, opened the door and found the cat, a scrawny creature and not one she recognised from 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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