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Schadenfreude – Eleven

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Helen

‘Andrew’s office,’ a girl breathed down the phone. She sounded young. She was probably pretty, and small. David imagined that would be the pre-requisite for employment with Andrew. He wondered if she might be ‘the girl’. ‘Tell him it’s David, … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude – Ten

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Helen

Elevated on the sense of success in his pursuit of Schaden, David felt confident in other pursuits. It was almost midday at the office. He’d done two tax returns for clients with more money than sense or morals, and found … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude – Eight

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Helen

It was also about time to go behind the makeshift curtain because the first couple of acts had almost finished – each, David thought with a sense of self-gratification, ignored by Andrew. Perhaps it was his night after all, in … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude – Seven

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Helen

Wednesday night he felt ill with anticipation. It wasn’t just the pre-stage nerves, though he routinely suffered from that affliction – one that could usually be remedied somewhat by a few stiff drinks before he stumbled on stage. It was … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude – Three

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Helen

David loved this new person and the stir that he or she caused. He guessed it was a ‘she’, it sounded like a she, but the internet could be deceptive. He switched his computer to private message mode and addressed … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude – One

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Helen

David was tired. He rubbed his eyes because they almost ached. On applying pressure they felt almost bruised. He knew he should turn the light on. Sunset had come and gone and now only the light of the computer screen … Continue reading →

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