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Helen Laycock
Cold Heart
A puddle of milky tea
'Mrs Radley, you really should open your windows more often. Look at the
flies.'
I opened a window.
'And get some air freshener. It smells so—'
My face contorted.
'You'd feel a lot less lonely if you made a
bit more conversation. Sometimes I feel as though I'm talking to myself.'
I flicked the duster along the
back of Mrs Radley's chair.
Specks settled on her
soft white hair. I swiped along the arm and around her mottled hand.
Mrs Radley was
grinning at me. Her dentures were on her chest and a bluebottle was regurgitating
on her left eyeball.
About the author
Helen Laycock has written nine books for
children as well as having put together two compilations of short stories and a
collection of humorous poetry for adults. In addition, she has work included in
an anthology produced by her online writing group.
Several further pieces are due to be
included in forthcoming publications as a result of competition success.
Twitter: @helen_laycock
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