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Tag: summer

The Heat Wave | Microfiction

Sun illustration - "The Heat Wave" microfiction
25th June 201825th June 2018 ~ Ellie Scott ~ 12 Comments

The heat wave wafted across Great Britain and melted everything in its path.

Buildings sagged. Trees wilted. Cats puddled. Humans grew sticky and stretchy like warm gum. Tarmac and asphalt grew soft enough that cars sank and became stranded in the middle of the motorway. Continue reading “The Heat Wave | Microfiction” →

Longest Day | Microfiction

TV line drawing - "Longest Day" microfiction
21st June 201821st June 2018 ~ Ellie Scott ~ 9 Comments

The title screen rolls while Netflix queues up another recommended show.

“I can’t take another,” Fran mutters as she drags her fingers down her face, pulling her features down into a grotesque grimace.

“But the day isn’t over,” Lisa replies with a sigh. Continue reading “Longest Day | Microfiction” →

Summer Sundays

buffet illustration
4th April 201818th May 2018 ~ Ellie Scott ~ Leave a comment

Summer Sundays were always meant for al fresco dinners. An opportunity for a busy family to share the week’s news over a bottle of wine and a table straining with food.

I didn’t see why it had to be different after the accident. Every week I prepared a spread fit for a king, only I was the sole diner. Continue reading “Summer Sundays” →

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