Category Archives: Mostly Micro

CCC108: Learning To Swim

Posted on October 15, 2026 by crispina kemp

The hottest day of the summer. And that water looked so inviting. “Come on, Luce. You can’t not swim on a day like today.” I could, cos I couldn’t swim. And that river was deeper than me. “Jo, grab her … Continue reading →

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Not His Namesake!

Posted on October 10, 2026 by crispina kemp

The youngest came in from school. “Mum, I want a pet.” I’d been expecting this. Two of her friends had recently been given puppies. “Sweetie, I’d like a pet too. But we don’t have room in this top floor flat.” … Continue reading →

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CCC103: Tilly’s Wall

Posted on September 10, 2026 by crispina kemp

See that wall? That’s where me and Janey used to play ball. Until… It wasn’t my fault. Wasn’t her fault either. It was that nasty boy, Tilly. Along he came, cut into our game, picked up a rock and hurled … Continue reading →

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When Trade Is A Problem

Posted on September 5, 2026 by crispina kemp

When trading’s a problem… The soon-to-be king needs land for his house. But the only available land belongs to the eblann, an ancient shamanic order. Detah says to deal for it using the eblann’s much valued green-feather herb which is … Continue reading →

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CCC097: An Almost True Story

Posted on July 30, 2026 by crispina kemp

1271: Foundation of the grey-friars’ monastery (Franciscan Order) 1538: Dissolution of that monastery (by order of King Henry VIII) Portions of land and buildings variously gifted and sold Carter, local merchant, amongst those invested, or investing Elegant town house erected … Continue reading →

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CCC096: Taken…

Posted on July 23, 2026 by crispina kemp

Where are they taking her? To a grand place, my father said, to a gated community. But he never said the gate was locked and I’d never see my mother again.

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CCC092: Grandma’s Story

Posted on June 25, 2026 by crispina kemp

Beatrice held out her hand, as defiant as a traffic cop. “I don’t care if you are my husband, you’re not coming near me nor my bed till you find us a proper house.” Two babies she’d lost, living in … Continue reading →

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Back In The Distant Day

Posted on June 6, 2026 by crispina kemp

Shunamn tapped his fingers Each one turned down as he counted It was the Alsime way Detah snorted The granary’s way was quicker Easier Huh, an abacus would have been even easier and quicker But Detah lived in the Western … Continue reading →

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CCC088: Bob’s Got A Barrow

Posted on May 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

Tom: Hey, Bob, whatchya doing there? Bob: Me? What’s it look like? Loading these stones into me barrow. Tom: But… why? Bob: Why’d yer think? It’d take an age to carry ‘em all. Tom: But… carry them to where? And … Continue reading →

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CCC083: Little Jimmy

Posted on April 23, 2026 by crispina kemp

He idolised his Uncle James, did Little Jimmy. But how I wished he wouldn’t try to emulate the man. Ha, emulate. Whoever told Jimmy that a fisherman was a master knot-tier needed his gullet sliced. It started the day Jimmy … Continue reading →

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