Surprising Offspring

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Rosie’s Call

Winter Writing Sanctuary with Beth Kempton - INVITATION J: FROM ONE WORD (Vellichor)

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Sandy Seeber-Quayle
Jan 13, 2024
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The following story has been prompted by the word ‘Vellichor’ during the Winter Writing Sanctuary with Beth Kempton.

Rosie’s Call

On one autumn afternoon many moons ago, back when the clocks on towers still mattered and the ringing of the bells announced the time, a girl of only eight years wandered home from school. He…

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