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Changes~43

I had hopes of things being fairly quiet over the next week. I really needed to recharge my batteries after everything that had gone on over the previous ones!

Changes

Chapter 43

By Susan Brown

Changes~42

After congratulating each other on receiving the news that Dawn and her family would be coming to live at the Cove, we grabbed the protesting children from the beach and went to took them to see the cottage where they were soon going to be living. Protests died on their lips as they were as curious as anyone regarding their new home...

Changes

Chapter 42

By Susan Brown

Changes~41

It was lovely to be able to forget my problems for a while and dive head first into trying to help others. After a brief stop for drinks, we were off to try to find the ideal home for Dawn and Adrian, not forgetting the headache inducing children...

Changes

Chapter 41

By Susan Brown

Focal Point - Chapter 19


Focal Point
CHAPTER 19
 
By Alyssa Plant
 

Michael Cohen's dream was to protect and serve as a police officer.... That job didn't satisfy him until one day, when people without names came to visit. He wanted to make a difference, but he didn't expect it to make a difference to him, too...

A French Twist


A French Twist

Mom went back for her own plate and we started in. Before long, she sat down, smiling at us mischievously.

“I have great news!”

“What’s that, Mom?” Carly playfully challenged her through a mouthful of garlic bread.

“We’re going to Paris for the last two weeks of July!”

Mom clapped her hands together and beamed across the table. Carly and I went silent. I stared at Mom as I digested the news, my fork frozen on its way to my mouth.

“Well, don’t all cheer at once!” She gibed, as her furrowing brow betrayed a taint of hurt.

Changes~39

My friends kept in the background, respecting my privacy and yet remaining close enough to come if and when needed.

Changes

Chapter 39

By Susan Brown

Changes~38

You are not going there by yourself,’ exclaimed Abby.

I looked at her and smiled.

‘She won’t eat me; it will be unpleasant, but I have to face her.’


Changes
Chapter 38
By Susan Brown

Changes~37

I was oblivious to passers by. It was as if I was in a world of my own. I was sure I looked a wreck and certainly felt like one.


Changes

Chapter 37

By Susan Brown

Football Girl ~ Chapter 19

It seemed like forever that I was lying there. The pain I was feeling was more excruciating than any I had ever felt before. My knees were up into my stomach–in a foetal position, I suppose. I could hear people talking but I couldn’t take in what was being said...
 
 
Football Girl
Chapter 19

By Susan Brown

Changes~36

‘Come on, children,’ I said taking my eyes away from Adrian’s rather strange look, ‘let’s go in.’

I followed Dawn who had gone charging ahead with children who had run in after her. I could hear Adrian behind me. I didn’t want to look at him. I was confused and did not know how to take the look that he had given me.


Changes
Chapter 36
By Susan Brown

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