COVID: Lockdown Stories (2020-2021)
The Shape Our Hands Might Be Making
by Rowena Price – an autobiographical piece MARCH (GLOUCESTERSHIRE) The garden of my family home is graced with new growth: pale green shoots of daffodils and anemones. Last night the government told us that we can enjoy these green outdoor things on our own or with one other person, but only if they’re far away… continue reading »
Read MoreInvisible London (2017-2019)
Stephen’s History Book, for Steve Brooks
From the life of Steve Brooks By Zach Ekpe — 1880 My family were Sephardi Jews from Portugal. That would be my grandfather, his father and his grandfather, they were in a pogrom – a pogrom is where the state turns against part of its inhabitants and expels them. They took their money and their… continue reading »
Read MoreStories Against Loneliness (2016)
The Death March, for Ken Hay
From the life of Ken Hay By Fran Brown — “Herewith, as promised, my story – but don’t expect anything heroic. I am no hero, nor was I ever.” Sure, Ken had never slain a dragon, defeated a troll or rescued a damsel in distress, but he had the courage to keep going, and to… continue reading »
Read MoreEastLife (2014-2015)
My Scarlet Letters, by Emerald Wild
#1 Dear Scarlet, My mother is incredible. I can only hope to be as phenomenal a mother, and if I am halfway there I will count it a personal victory. She is the oldest of four, and since her parents worked full time for most of her young life, she also had to care for… continue reading »
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