Gretta picked the folded ad she had kept in her wallet. Putting on her reading glasses, she read aloud, standing in the middle of the spacious living room. Centannial original house, far out in the Eagle Cliff’s mountains. Perfect for handy people and nature lovers. Three bedrooms, well equiped kitchen and cute washroom…… Continue reading Eagle Cliff’s Mountains… – FFFC
She was sitting on the bench in front of the store when the old lady slowly walked her way. You young lady aren’t from the neighbourhood, are you?? I would know, I lived around the corner for the last 73 years… I’ve pretty much seen everybody here either get born or die. And I…… Continue reading Neighbourhood gossip… – FFFC
Walter pushed the books aside, on the table, and opened the computer. A couple of weeks back, his grand children had put together the money to offer him a brand new laptop for his eightieth birthday. Billy, his eldest grandson had created a Facebook page for him. Walter had disagreed at first, but…… Continue reading Margaret… – FFFC
He could hear the noise around, but his ears were buzzing. It had started with an innocent chat at his signing session downtown, when his latest book had come out. She was rather charming, though a little intense. He had been doing well with his two previous novels, but not the kind of success…… Continue reading I love you… – FFFC
Grand’ma, do you have secrets? She smiled at the little girl’s question. Of course, she had secrets, who didn’t? Lilly had a fixation on the concept of secrets, since she had gotten in a little fight with a friend at preschool. From what she had understood, the said friend had told Lilly a secret,…… Continue reading Keeping secrets… – FFFC
Moooom? Do we really have to do this tonight? It’s raining outside!! Not looking away from the stove, she sighed loudly. A delicious smell floated in the kitchen, as she carefully filled the small containers, one by one. She then wrapped the little packages in brown paper and tied them up with rope before…… Continue reading Free meal… – FFFC
When she had answered the door, he simply stood there, all smiles. She felt her toes curling, at the sight of the tall silhouette. He usually would have helped himself in, not bothering to wait until she’d come to welcome him. His sudden politeness worried her a bit. Taking a step back, she…… Continue reading Just a walk – FFFC
Damn brats! She should have guessed her recent generosity would come right back to bite her in the ass. And sooner than later… of course! She hadn’t been a very present grand mother, or mother for that matter. She had never claimed the contrary. Her younger years had been more about traveling all…… Continue reading Upstairs – FFFC
Bernie turned the ”Open-Closed” sign over, in the window. His cinema wasn’t exactly what most people expected nowadays, with the big chain restaurants and the arcades to entertain kids while waiting for the screening. But it was just perfect for him. The movie theatre was almost in ruins, when he had saved it. The…… Continue reading Liberty Theatre – FFFC
Do you remember how long it used to take, to walk to you back then, Darling? The old man looked around, and ran trembling fingers through his white beard, obviously moved by the view. Sitting on a bench, he enjoyed the scenery from the bridge for the very first time. For some reason,…… Continue reading Over the bridge – FFFC
Cyranny's Cove 