#WriteCBC “Good morning. Mrs Boat?” As I nod, the man standing on my doorstep continues. “Detective Inspector Lamb from Stroud Police. Could I speak to your husband?” He shows me his card before I even think of asking.
“James?!” As if I have another husband… The shock has turned my brain to mush.

Congratulations!

Thank you so much! We are ecstatic.

#WriteCBC My body goes still, despite the desperate stampede in my heart.
This has happened before.
If I remain still, keep my eyes shut and conjure up cherished happy memories, the darkness will abate and the light will return.

Thank you! And congratulations to everyone on the list!

5ft2!
Happy Birthday, Clem!

Found it in the spam folder. Spam snap! Thanks

Submitted last night!
Should I have had a confirmation email?

TWIST

#5ActFestiveStory Ella asked but already knew. “Who are you?” “Frost. Meno Frost.” The ice monster replied. All her mother’s and female elders’ tales came flooding back. Her time had come. She’d just survived her first cold flush and knew she would overcome all to enter the Winter years of her life

Yay! Chuffed with a shout-out! Well done everyone.