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As the hours ticked by and the ten o’clock news started, Martha’s worries about Thomas began to deepen. She had assumed that Thomas had gone to Elizabeth, but what if he staggered into the road; been knocked over? She listened to the local news. Nothing was reported. She picked up her mobile and dialled hisContinue reading “Wednesday Wishes – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

The Parker pen fell from her hands, and she couldn’t stomach to read what she had just written. A profound breath in, she closed the diary. She thought of the others in the chest in the loft. They weren’t all full of hate. Some of her early musings were full of praise for Thomas. OverContinue reading “Tuesday Thinking – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

As she struggled across the living room carpet, rough fibres felt like needles against her stockinged feet. The front door was ajar, and she peered across the winter mist. Nobody was there, but a black cat on their rubbish bin outside. It had got dark. The wind whipped around the lit lampposts. Thomas’s Honda wasContinue reading “Monday Misery – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Another slap, and she collided with the fire guard. His mother’s crystal vase toppled. Thomas stopped, steadying it with his hand.  Martha held up her arm, as he roughly dragged her to a standing position. Ridges materialized in her upper arms, where his grip tightened until red welts remained. His right hand hovered in theContinue reading “Sunday Stark Truth – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Chapter Seventeen Martha CHRISTMAS DAY Thomas polished off his dinner, along with a whole bottle of whisky. The second bottle of wine was empty by the time Martha brought out the Christmas pudding. As usual, she surpassed herself. The turkey was crisp and golden, the roast potatoes browned to perfection. The gravy extravagant. She barelyContinue reading “Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

She downed the whole glass in seconds. It was all quiet downstairs. Her head felt like it was going to split in two. Sure there was a choir singing a hymn in her head, Laura sat on the side of the bed. But despite it all, she had a good time, and thought about whenContinue reading “Friday Freedom – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

‘Enjoying yourself?’ Concentrating on one of her, Laura said, ‘it’s cool.’ ‘Steve’s parties usually are. Do you want another drink?’ ‘Why not,’ Laura said, and waved her empty glass in the air. Julie disappeared into the crowd of people. Not sure of how to act, she turned to her right. A man, about eighteen yearsContinue reading “Thursday Taster – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

The only cash she was given was for food and essentials. Thomas didn’t let her have any extra, which would tempt her to go elsewhere. Even so, Martha went without, managed to save a few pounds, so she could buy some presents. However meagre they may be, at least they were something. She managed toContinue reading “Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

It wasn’t as if Thomas was on speaking terms with her now. For all she knew the affair was beyond repair, but she had to try to make amends. Elizabeth tapped her foot against the photocopier.  Her code changed to Thomas’s birthday – it was easy to remember. It was a link with him, whichContinue reading “Friday Fears – Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”