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There is no single, unifying theme to the 22 stories in this collection. Many have an element of fantasy. Two stories involve the intrusion of a historical period (the Peasants' Revolt, Jacobean England) into our present-day world; another features a wholly imaginary world. Sometimes the inspiration comes from folklore, such as a shapeshifting hare or pagan aspects of a harvest festival. In one story, the fantasy is based on a dream; another describes a frightening train journey. Memory is often important: people look back on their younger lives, trying to make sense of the past. Structure is crucial in a short story. Some of these are narrated in a café, a pub or a club. The reaction of the listeners is significant. Sometimes, characters are reading an old journal, a series of letters, a recommended book or a poem set for homework. How do they respond? Three stories may be categorised as flash fiction. They comprise only about 250 words each and are attempts to develop the possibilities of this format.

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For more than 40 years, Nick worked as a librarian, mainly in educational and legal libraries. Writing short stories was one of his hobbies throughout his career and he has continued to write since his retirement in 2021. In his spare time, he also enjoys volunteering in his local parks, where he does conservation work. Nick was born in Norwich. For the last 30 years, he has been living near Crystal Palace.

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