Sneak a peek

“Ughhhh” Omar let out a long, reluctant groan. He could feel the light pressing against his closed eyelids. His aunt had already knocked once, she usually made three rounds, so he still had a bit of time. His mind slipped away again, dreams tugging at him, the warmth of his bed cradling him back to sleep. A small thud landed on his legs. Four little paws strode along his side, climbing up the curve of his hips. Omar barely stirred. It proceeded gracefully on the side of his c

At the table, Zarah unbuttoned her coat as she looked around. She smiled at the pink neon sign that read “ This must be the place”  glowing against a plant covered backdrop. It was a nice touch. She smiled at Ivy to show her delight and hung her coat over the back of the chair. Her hand curled over it and paused as she caught sight of a black snout two tables down. She squinted. Two sharp ears and a pair of intense brown eyes came into view as a big Malamute slowly rose from

“Hello?” Zarah jumped and turned around. A middle-aged vicar stood by the door, a stack of Bibles in his arm. She quickly straightened. “Sorry… the door was open. I hope that’s okay?” He approached with gentle eyes. “Of course. We’re usually not open at this hour, but I’m preparing for a baptism tomorrow.” He stopped to set the Bibles down. “You’re welcome to stay while I finish up, if you’d like.” “Yes. Thank you.” She lowered her gaze. “I really appreciate that.” “No proble

It was later afternoon on the 24 th . The house smelled of Christmas. The children had arrived over the past three days. Their noise,...

Zarah wanted to look around the shops before returning to Ms Roberts. In the haste of her departure she had forgotten to buy Ms Roberts a...