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NCLA New Writing:Extract from 'The Christmas Card' by Gavin Hetherington

NCLA New Writing:
Extract from ‘The Christmas Card’ by Gavin Hetherington

October 28, 2016
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A NOISE stirred Tim from his slumber. In haste, he switched the lamp on and let his eyes adjust to the sudden light. He sat…

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NCLA New Writing: Extract from 'Goodnight, Tom' by Gavin Hetherington

NCLA New Writing:

Extract from ‘Goodnight, Tom’ by Gavin Hetherington

October 28, 2015
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GOLDEN leaves cried from the sky as a gentle breeze swept them up in a calm tornado. They danced around the young boy, walking stiffly…

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NCLA New Writing: A extract from 'The Christmas Fawn' by Gavin Hetherington

NCLA New Writing:
A extract from ‘The Christmas Fawn’ by Gavin Hetherington

April 23, 2015
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Snow laminated the horizon. I watched as the sky mourned white tears and left my neighbourhood frozen in time. Shards of light reflected from the…

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