"Becky's love of straight talking goes down well with Jake"
Jake had logged onto the forum out of curiosity. It wasn't one he usually participated in, but Becky's conversation with him about it made him feel he'd have a better understanding of the points she'd made if he did.As Jake...
"there's only one way to evict the bogeyman and Stefan's a sucker for a challenge"
As Stefan placed two half-full glasses on their table in the bar, Char felt it was the perfect response to what had happened.Exchanging frustrated looks after overhearing the doom-filled conversation earlier had brought the two strangers closer and also sparked...
"A nostalgic walk brings unexpected joy for a lover of all things wet."
Geoff wasn't usually a fan of nostalgia, but sometimes the exceptions proved the rule. He had lived near the Heath for ten years before moving across the city, and after meeting a friend for lunch, he decided to take a...
"Ellie's mishap writes an entirely new story"
Ellie didn't intend to give John an eyeful, but she was sure that those who knew her best might find it hard to believe her. The accidental display of her not wearing underwear beneath her skirt made both of them...
"Finding ways to get to know each other is what it's all about"
As he pushed the envelope through the communal letterbox, he smiled. He could only refer to the location as the 'top floor flat' to identify the intended recipient, but he felt it was all he could do.Turning to walk the...
"it's hot and sticky but it seems a shame to let the weather have all the fun"
Donna often struck up conversations with strangers, and on a hot, humid day, she found herself doing so once again. George had been sitting alone when Donna joined him on the bench in the square, and the notable weather became...
"A flawed piece of decision-making turns out to be a stroke of genius"
With heavy traffic causing everything to come to a standstill, the poor ventilation on the bus made the trip even more uncomfortable than Brian had expected.The suspension of train services that weekend had forced everyone onto alternative transport, and Brian's...
"Kerry does things her way and it pays off"
Kerry smiled when she saw the postmark on the letter. Although she belonged to a generation raised on electronic communication, handwritten thoughts felt special to her, despite the teasing her preference drew from others.Wanting to give it the time she...
"Boundaries are seen as a challenge, rather than an obstacle, as a search for opinion brings unexpected memories."
"It's Happiness Day today. What makes you happy?"Lisa had been asking the question for an hour to passers-by outside the station and was beginning to feel a little weary.Martin hadn't seen Lisa leap out from the shadows with her microphone,...
"a quiet birthday gets rescued by a push in the right direction"
"I've spent years having guys talk to my tits, but that's the first time anyone's used them as an airbag!" Josie said to Mick, as they chatted in the cafe.Mick had felt embarrassed when his loss of balance on the...