Goldie. Flash insisted that he would be well enough to compete next day. Molly was unconvinced, but she was over-ruled. The tournament was rescheduled for the following afternoon. Eddy won the sharpshooting prize. It was a popular win and Molly could sense Flash doing his best to hide his disappointment. He stood a little taller … Continue reading Pond People 11
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Pond People 7
Training. Flash recruited his team from the mirlings who trained at the pump, reasoning that their superior strength would help them spit further. He heard that Molly was taking on anyone who wanted to join. He had never relied on anyone but himself, never been part of any team. This would be an opportunity to … Continue reading Pond People 7
Pond People 6
Responsibilities. When Molly arrived in the shallows, there was no sign of Grandad. She was about to swim home again when that swaggering newcomer zoomed out of the water lilies. Flo and Grandad drifted down after him. ‘What’ve you been up to, Grandad?’ ‘Reed shooting. Come with me.’ He handed her the reed they’d been … Continue reading Pond People 6
Pond People 3
Eddy and Flo. ‘I’m river mir, born and bred,’ said Grandad. ‘Had a wife and son when I were caught with some sticklebacks by the children who lived in the house then. I recall their Pa weren’t best pleased when they emptied their bucket into the pond.’ ‘Are there others here from the river?’ Flash … Continue reading Pond People 3
Pond People – 2
Continuing the Mirlings' story. (Find part 1 here.) Flash Lightning. Something streaked past Molly, washing her aside and propelling the goldfish into the cover of reeds. The cat’s paw rose empty through the water. The bright blur swooped into a somersault before slowing to become an orange-and-black mirling. He landed with a flourish in front … Continue reading Pond People – 2
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