The Beauty of Broken Things: Part One

"A single photograph can save a life and heal hearts"

Chapter One: The Beauty of Broken ThingsKelso paused for the shot, because it was perfect. It was not the bridge over the river, cloaked in a rolling autumn fog, and it was not the distant, hazy forms of the buildings,...

“Bonding” – Chapter 13:- “Parents”

"It is 1987 and the parents start to get involved David's, Clare's and Sarah's budding three way relationship..."

Clare phoned me on Wednesday evening and confirmed that she had spoken to Brenda, her potential new girlfriend. It was only a brief conversation due to Brenda’s current work commitments and post-photoshoot editing to meet a magazine’s deadline, but in...

“Bonding” – Chapter 12:- “Getting Acquainted”

"Its is 1987 and our 3 young adults bond further, this time in the rear of David's car"

We pulled up on a quiet back street, which was only a ten-minute walk from where I worked. The property which we had all come to have a look at was a large detached house that had been horizontally divided...

“Bonding” – Chapter 11:- “Girl’s Talk”

""It is 1987 and as the girl's further bond, while David's beginning to realise he may not be in charge!"

I phoned Clare on Sunday afternoon, the day after our safari, as I wanted to check that she was alright. I knew she was going to break up with Alan that very morning and if need be, I fully intended...

“Bonding” – Chapter 10:- “Shopping and Pussy Power”

"It is 1987 and David's, Clare's and Sarah's first three-way date comes to a surprising conclusion"

I parked a couple of minutes later in the large zoo car park. I was still laughing and rubbing my arm. Somehow, neither of the girls had seen the funny side of my, “I have not slept with any men,”...

“Bonding” – Chapter 9:- “On Safari Together”

"It's 1987 and David, Clare and Sarah continue their first three-way date..."

“Three tickets please,” I said as we arrived at the pay booth.The girls were still giggling behind me and then whispering to each other, though, unfortunately, each new message was unheard by me.Another round of giggles filled the car, which...

“Bonding” – Chapter 7:- “Sunday and Karen”

"It is 1987 and we have reached the last chapter of Part 1 of "Bonding""

On the short walk home, I passed a pharmacy and stopped. Its presence made me think of something, and then I had the biggest grin of the day before I walked in… *****Clare sat there looking at me. For the last...