By Kelleys-Creations

Little Timmy was playing tag again outside. His mother was watching him through the farmhouse kitchen window while she was doing dishes. She smiled and thought what a vivid imagination Timmy has.

Timmy was running and giggling as if someone was chasing and playing with him. He had his favorite teddy bear from his grandpa snuggled tightly under his arm.

Timmy’s mother was happy the four year old could entertain himself so well. Living seven miles from other homes made it difficult to make play dates with other children. In three months, Timmy would have a little sister and his mother hoped that Timmy would not be jealous of the new arrival.

Ever since Timmy’s grandmother passed away seven months ago, Timmy has had nightmares. He would wake up screaming and calling for his grandmother. Night after night this horrifying situation for their son ripped little Timmy’s parent’s hearts out.

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by Anita Agrawal

It was along walk from the village to the fair. Maureen had little Betty secure in her arms as she tried to keep pace with Roger her brother- in- law. The slightly undulating landscape soon made her breathless and the nearest stall was the only refuge for the moment. She was famished and suggested they have lunch first. Several wayside stalls were open and they entered one.

The strong aroma of spiced meals wafted throughout the shabby shop as the perspiring maid served the dishes to the customers. Fatigued and ravenous from the long walk, Maureen gulped down all that she could of the steaming stuff. Roger sat at a corner, conversing with a couple of men, relishing his dish. Maureen knew those shady characters but was too tired to think about their link with Roger. Betty, her two year old daughter was asleep by now. A few more miles and the fair ground would be in view, thought Maureen. Though the meal was a sumptuous one, she didn’t have the strength to move out. Sleep has extended its caressing arms about her and she gradually leaned on to the wall, totally oblivious of the surroundings. Little did she know that the laced meal she had taken innocently would now reshape her life.

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“..could give us some insight as to how far the effects of the blast have spread and how far they could still reach. With us now is Professor James Cathke from the University of Washington Department of Global Health. Good afternoon Professor and thank you for joining us today.”

“TV off” I grumble, half asleep.

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