“Unless, someone enters this place, puts the papers on the table, phones the police, knowing they’d be round here like a shot. But who would know I was coming here, at this time?… Read More

“Easier perhaps, but not simple, it’s far from simple, you mention “us” but I am not sure who “us” is. I wrote names on a piece of paper,” Tompkins… Read More

“Yes, wardrobe dissected wonderfully, thank you.” Ethel smoothed down her skirt and felt a little embarrassed. “Well, it’s good to talk about these things,” sai… Read More

“Let’s see what we can see,” he said, pulling binoculars out of the glove compartment. He leapt on to the gate and stood tall, training his binoculars towards the coast. He… Read More

Chapter 5 – June 28th – Early Morning         The next thing Tompkins was aware of was his head resting on the table as someone shook his shoul… Read More

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“Perhaps it’s a nickname,” suggested Alex, “for someone who is long and thin or who is always in church. Or perhaps his surname is the same as a famous steeple, such… Read More

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“There are two policemen behind you, Esther,” said Tompkins.         As Mrs. Stark turned her head slightly, Tompkins threw the limp body, kno… Read More

"What do Amish courting couples do around Christmas?" I asked my Amish born friend once, and then contemplated the answer for a long time."They make taffy.""They make taffy?" I repeated… Read More

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“They will be kept in hospital, Tomcat,” said Filly, “they were in a bad way when you flattened them all.”         “Yes, I kn… Read More

“Torun originally, but now I live in Lewes,” replied the man smiling, “I have two children who lost their mama three months ago to a drunk driver, but I am still here earni… Read More

“It was BMT 216B,” replied Ralphie, “close to the Goldfinger and Skyfall DB5 car.”         “False number plates I resume?&rdq… Read More

“Street food always tastes good,” said Alex, “I think it’s because you’re hungry when you eat it and it’s a small amount, so it’s more of a snack th… Read More

“I should have said, I am sorry, I have to wear industrial-strength ear-plugs sometimes to get a good night’s sleep, as her snores can be loud, as you have found out, Smithers, o… Read More

Tompkins placed the three devices onto a parked lorry that he thought was heading to the north of England and then went back to his vehicle. He started up the car and drove away, slowing dow… Read More

“Or not,” said Filly, “they would say Big Kahuna I think.” She smiled and slapped her husband’s thigh playfully.         &ldq… Read More

“I assume you would like Smithers to stay here and look after things, be a central point of contact for people?” said Ralphie.         “E… Read More

“Damn it, Tomcat, how on earth did you catch on? I thought I was on to a winner with my story. Doing something for Queen and Country and all that business because you could never dispr… Read More

“I’ll do that,” said Ralphie and started to type.         “Where would they have taken us, do you think, Tomcat?” asked Alex… Read More

“Well, unless there’s not many of them. There can’t be otherwise our own ranks would have been depleted.”         “I suppose… Read More

“So, that explains why we weren’t chased by the police, we might have helped them for once,” said Tompkins, “is there any more info from Aunt Jemima’s place?&rd… Read More

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At a crossroads, Tompkins allowed another vehicle, a white Transit van, to push in front of him, placing much needed camouflage between himself and the police. The road now headed into the c… Read More

Will she risk everything for a chance at love?Lena May Wickey flees her Amish home in search of freedom to live her own life, but when the Lord sends the ground to swallow her up and she mee… Read More

We arrive fifteen minutes before the singing is scheduled to begin and park in the hay field behind the church at about dusk. My daughter and I make our way around to the front doors. We sha… Read More

Dexter smiled and asked “Will there be anything else, sir? Do you need a cover for those papers?” “I would love a cover for these papers, thank you, Dexter,” replied… Read More