gothic
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Tesco Lotus
I grumbled as I bashed my trolley into the store’s automatic doors, completely fed up already with these errands. This shopping trip was going to get the best of me, I just knew it. Getting here was complicated, and even parking was a nightmare. I had left my car in the only free spot I Continue reading
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Grenadine
Le temps s’est fait plus doux, ces dernières semaines, et la chaleur naissante me guide toujours vers ce cocktail des plus simples : un trait de sirop dans un grand volume d’eau. Continue reading
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Stone-cold blues
A blood-curdling shriek, coming from deep within the cavern, pierced the tar-like darkness of the night. You had advised your companion to not go too deep into the pit, as chilling rumours about the monster roaming this labyrinthine burrow had reached your ears. Yes, a being so dreadful that it could paralyse anyone with a… Continue reading
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Out for a walk
I tie my laces quickly, wanting to leave my home before the sky turns sour. Going out for a walk on a cold autumnal morning is one of the many pleasures I have in life. Greyish-blueish skies and bracing winds welcome me with their hearty embrace when I open the door into the outside excitement. Continue reading
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Don’t let the bed bugs bite
“Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite” My brother and I chirp those words back to my dad as he whispers them to say good night. We are young and anxious ; those magic words keep the monsters at bay. They stay under the bed and leave us alone ; only sweet dreams will Continue reading
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