Monthly Archives: November 2004

Iris paused outside the kitchen door and scanned the notice-board for something new to read; she did not want to go in while they were in there, and get dragged into whatever silliness they were gossiping about. Instead she eavesdropped, … Continue reading →

Iris was uncomfortably aware of her own voice in the quiet office, and lacked the confidence not to care if other people were listening. She was good enough at her job, but newish, and shy, and the furniture had been … Continue reading →