Stories by NC
Set during the famous Christmas truce of 1914, when soldiers of opposing armies put down their arms to find a moment of respite in a game of football, Truce tells the imagined story of quite a different encounter. (5,000 words)
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For James, this grey morning of July 2005 is like any other, as he wakes up, gets ready, and walks to the tube station to catch his train to work. Until he makes a mistake. (3,400 words)
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Late visits to 24/7 gyms are great opportunities for undisturbed workouts - physical as well as existential - and unexpected encounters. (1,500 words)