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Fiction: ‘House of Ash’

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 / Ekaterina Tretiakova / 12 Comments

93 - House of Ash ‘Welcome! Welcome everyone!’ he announces in his booming voice. It carries far over the heads of the gathered citizens who buzz with excitement at the bottom of the steps. There’s a flash of cameras from the crowd. For the first time in recent history, the reporters have all gone quiet. The house behind the man ... Continue reading Fiction: ‘House of Ash’

Fiction: ‘Umbrella’

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 / Ekaterina Tretiakova / 10 Comments

75 - Umbrella She can smell the rain as it seeps through the dry wall behind her bed. The little glass fairies which dangle from the strings on her curtains tinkle as they brush against each other, stirred by some unseen draught. She draws the covers up to her chin. Suddenly the room is lit with a blinding ... Continue reading Fiction: ‘Umbrella’

Fiction: ‘Of Fire and Blood’

July 31, 2017July 31, 2017 / Ekaterina Tretiakova / 3 Comments

64 - Of Fire and Blood Always I can see them on the horizon. First they rise high above the skyscrapers, and then they dive down like frenzied birds feeding on a school of fish. The power of their bodies is immense. I thought they wouldn’t look quite so indestructible from above. I was wrong. As our jets raced overhead, I ... Continue reading Fiction: ‘Of Fire and Blood’

Fiction: ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’

June 1, 2017June 1, 2017 / Ekaterina Tretiakova / 2 Comments

49 - Down the Rabbit Hole It was a strange thing to come by in the middle of the forest. Amongst the ancient trees and a thick carpet of green moss was a table with two matching chairs whittled out of tree stumps. Each chair was tucked neatly and considerately under the table. There were no people or houses for miles ... Continue reading Fiction: ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’

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