Author Archives: Ashlie Skye Watt

View from the Window.

Raindrops cascaded down my window pane, gathering speed before shattering into tiny splinters of water and disappearing. Outside, a dark velvet curtain hung in the sky, a bleak backdrop to the wintry scene. The grey clouds whirled fiercely in the … Continue reading

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Bedroom Description.

On walking into my bedroom, most people comment on the lack of space. I joke that the bathroom in my house is bigger than my bedroom, its not far from the truth. It is perhaps for this reason that everywhere … Continue reading

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Café.

(Subject 1) There was something immediately displeasing about the beady eyed man perched in front of me. His sharp features peered at me over his crushed morning newspaper. His eyes were an eerie shade of brown, unusually dark and fixated … Continue reading

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‘Girl’

The most important thing in life is to achieve, Impose high standards for yourself, When life gets difficult, you cant get up and leave. A problem is merely an answer in disguise, You’ll never get anywhere if you don’t want … Continue reading

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