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Fiction: ‘Needle and Thread’

February 6, 2018May 8, 2018 / Ekaterina Tretiakova / 8 Comments

88 - Needle and Thread All summer long he sat by the docks and sewed. Day after day his little fingers would work as he sewed together cloth to make sails for the local fishermen. For just a handful of pennies, the little boy would make sails as fine and strong as any man who called himself a sailmaker, but ... Continue reading Fiction: ‘Needle and Thread’

Fiction: ‘Sprites’

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 / Ekaterina Tretiakova / 2 Comments

65 - Sprites She sits above the surface of the water, looking out at the golden sea. Her toes skim the waves as she swings gently backwards and forwards. Backwards and forwards. She holds onto the rusted chains on either side of her with a loose, resigned sort of grip. Her favourite dress is stained with salt. But ... Continue reading Fiction: ‘Sprites’

Fiction: ‘The Pearl’

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 / Ekaterina Tretiakova / 5 Comments

58 - The Pearl She lies peacefully beneath the currents, nestled in a bed of tangled seaweed. A tiny silver fish darts by. Following closely is larger fish covered with striped frills of white and orange. The smaller fish weaves between the reeds, desperately trying to lose its pursuer. First it turns one way, and then another. Its little ... Continue reading Fiction: ‘The Pearl’

Fiction: ‘Scale’

March 6, 2017March 13, 2017 / Ekaterina Tretiakova / Leave a comment

scale I sail upon a calm blue ocean on a crisp paper boat. The scent of sun-drenched paper brings a drowsiness to the air, mingling with the tang of salt on the breeze. It’s a dreamy sort of day. I place a hand on my forehead, shielding my eyes from the dazzling sun as I peer ... Continue reading Fiction: ‘Scale’

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