Category Archives: Story

[This post is from Neve’s point of view.] “Do you think I should?”  Tory’s hand covered hers, his calloused fingers flexing to squeeze hers.  He was so like his father, she reflected as she stared at his hand for a … Continue reading →

[This post is from Neve’s point of view.] Tory stared at her in silence, wide-eyed and slack-jawed, for long enough that she thought that she’d erred in telling him.  Finally, though, he cleared his throat and croaked, “Me and Lin?  … Continue reading →

[This post is from Neve’s point of view.] Tory’s brow furrowed deeply.  “My cousin?  But—Mum.  I didn’t think I had any cousins.  Whose is he?  Uncle Seamus or Uncle Teague’s?” “Neither.” Her son frowned.  “But you—you only have two brothers, … Continue reading →

[This post is from Neve’s point of view.] “Who are the strangers, Mum?  Why are they here?” Neve froze for a few seconds at the sound of her son’s voice, relief warring with sudden anguish.  Of course he’d have heard … Continue reading →