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The True Path
“Father.” “Son?” “Father.” “To what do we owe this visit, my son?” “Father. It’s these oranges. Produce of Israel.” “Ah, and you seek, what? Guidance, prayers?” “I do, Father.” “And you come to me even though we’ve not seen you … Continue reading
Invited Guests Only
“So where’s the reception,” I ask. St Peter sighs. “Reception! Where do people get that idea from? No reception here.” I look around. The place looks shabby, people jostling to get in. No orderly queues. It’s all a bit of a … Continue reading
The Red Roof
“I didn’t think the roof was meant to be red,” said Noah, checking the sky for rainclouds. “Picky, picky,” she said, “Ever since we got married. My mum warned me you’d be like that.” “It’s just that the spec was … Continue reading
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Overheard #9: Wakening Soul
For Wednesday Write-in Dawn. Slow awakening. I rub my face/the face to facilitate the process. I doubt. Pause. The fingers drift over the chin, the cheekbones, the forehead. There is no recognition. Damn! Soul-switch. So soon! Without notice. So who am I this … Continue reading
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Meet the Noahs. Act 2, Scene 3
This for Rochelle Wisoff-Fields Friday Fictioneers. “Dad, I’m starving.” “Me too, Shem, me too.” “Everyone’s complaining. Moan, moan, moan.” “What’s your mum saying?” “She’s really pissed off. Thinks it’s your fault. Says she should have been involved in the planning. … Continue reading
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Heaven: Day One
“Before we carry on with our induction, some formalities. Firstly, there are no toilets, for obvious reasons, and secondly, if you hear the fire bell, well, that’s the end of it for all of us. That would mean that … Continue reading
Overheard #5: Before the Storm
Written for Sarah Grace Logan’s Wednesday Write-in. “That bloody Noah,” muttered Aabad, “He always gets the choice jobs, the cream. It was meant to be alphabetic this time, y’know, A-A coming before N-O, but, oh no, somehow he, as usual, … Continue reading
We had God on Skype earlier this week
“We had God on Skype earlier this week. He somehow got through to us even though He didn’t have permission. We were expecting Marcy and Jimmy in Oz but instead it was Him. A bit of a surprise.” “Fantastic. Aren’t … Continue reading
Gold!
“Damn!” The older man jerked backwards almost dropping his shovel. “It’s been staked.” “Is that a problem, guv?” asked his young apprentice, hauling up yet another heavy bucketful from the deep hole. He wiped sweat and mud from his forehead … Continue reading
Well, Giovanni
“Well, Giovanni, you’ve really messed up this time. I mean, did you think you could get away with it. That’s being really naïve. I didn’t think you’d turn out to be this stupid. It reflects badly on Me. So how … Continue reading
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