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Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Six)

August 28, 2022

Carter’s phone smashed against the wall as look of sheer anger spread across his face. “Bastards!” The whole office stopped and stared. “We’ve had a report of gunfire at Davison’s house. It’s kicking off and we’re scratching our arses wondering what’s going to happen. It’s happening now ladies and gentlemen. We’ve got to move.”  Everyone … More Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Six)

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Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Five)

August 21, 2022

I was forced to sit in the chapel and work alone and I wasn’t allowed to have lunch or breaks with my friends. I had gained some notoriety amongst my peers, but now, as far as everyone was concerned, I didn’t exist.  Kevin Davison and his gang pretty much forgot about me and I got … More Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Five)

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Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Four)

August 14, 2022

I checked my watch as I stood at the fire exit. “Not long now.” Claire had followed me out.  “You hate Kev, don’t you?” she said. “In a way.”  “I can’t say that I blame you, I hate him myself sometimes. Is that why you came home?”  I didn’t answer.  “Is Kev the unfinished business … More Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Four)

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Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Three)

August 7, 2022

My mam had made me go back to school on the Tuesday even though I still didn’t feel right. It was possibly more the thought of seeing Kev that was making me sick now. Every time I was anywhere near him I tensed up, expecting a punch or worse, it never came.  “I hate swimming,” … More Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Three)

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Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Two)

July 31, 2022

“Ignore it,” Elizabeth grabbed Kev’s arm. “What if it’s important?”  He reached over to get to the phone. Elizabeth dragged him back, kissing his shoulder. “They’ll ring back. I thought you didn’t use your home phone for business.”  She climbed on top of Kev, pinning his shoulders to the bed. He liked it when she … More Leg It (Chapter Twenty-Two)

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Leg It (Chapter Twenty-One)

July 24, 2022

As soon as the bell went for lunch we were out of the gate and ran all the way to Southwick Library. We had come prepared with notebooks, pens and stern looks. We shuffled about for a few minutes before we found what we were looking for. For some reason, schoolchildren are always unfairly treated … More Leg It (Chapter Twenty-One)

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Leg It (Chapter Twenty)

July 17, 2022

“It’s sad the way he’s turned out.”  Elvis and I were in the Bungalow Café having a coffee. I looked out over the harbour and towards the lighthouse. The sea was quite choppy, but inside the harbour walls it remained calm. Tim was outside taking photos of the sea. He had changed since I went … More Leg It (Chapter Twenty)

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Leg It (Chapter Nineteen)

July 10, 2022

From the day Kev returned to school my life was made a living hell. I was spat on, punched, kicked and generally abused at every turn. Tomma and the rest of the gang eventually returned and when they were at full strength they were formidable. “You can keep away from me as well.” I was … More Leg It (Chapter Nineteen)

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Leg It (Chapter Eighteen)

July 3, 2022

“The subject is now entering the building, over.” “We’re not in the secret service, Bumper. Keep it plain and simple.”  I checked along the road one last time, it was eerily silent. “Alright, keep your hair on. Davison has just gone into the Gym. You should have at least an hour before he comes out.” … More Leg It (Chapter Eighteen)

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Leg It (Chapter Seventeen)

June 26, 2022

All the arrangements were made through Brian Hathaway. He was a pleasant lad who I’m sure wouldn’t have wanted to get involved, but he was unfortunate enough to live next door to Ingham. He wouldn’t get any trouble, as he was just the messenger that’s how it worked. The fight was to take place outside … More Leg It (Chapter Seventeen)

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