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Peaches in the Attic: a rather disturbing tale
Please note this is a short story. Valerie is fascinated by the stories her grandmother tells, but sometimes the line between fantasy and reality blurs ... Peaches in the Attic: a rather disturbing tale.
- GenresShort Stories
12 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2014
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B.A. Spicer
15 books74 followersBev Spicer has been writing full-time for eight years, from her crumbly Charentaise house in France. In a past life she gained a degree in English and French Literature (Keele University) and a PGCE in English methods (Queens' College, Cambridge).
She has lived in Bridgnorth, Cambridge, Rethymnon (Crete), Mahe (Seychelles), and now lives in Charente Maritime with her husband and youngest son. The next place she wants to explore is probably Spain. Her husband is very tolerant, and secretly enjoys chaos.
Bev has been a teacher, blackjack dealer for Playboy, examiner for Cambridge ESOL, secretary (various sorts - most boringly 'legal'), lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University, and a Sunday checkout girl for Tesco (who allowed her to deliver surplus bakery products to the homeless – ‘every little helps’).
She loves people, reading, writing, speaking French, astronomy (quantum theory addict), gardening, travelling, and hates housework, cooking, drizzle and honey.
Bev publishes under the name Bev Spicer for her lighter books and B. A. Spicer for more literary work.
She has lived in Bridgnorth, Cambridge, Rethymnon (Crete), Mahe (Seychelles), and now lives in Charente Maritime with her husband and youngest son. The next place she wants to explore is probably Spain. Her husband is very tolerant, and secretly enjoys chaos.
Bev has been a teacher, blackjack dealer for Playboy, examiner for Cambridge ESOL, secretary (various sorts - most boringly 'legal'), lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University, and a Sunday checkout girl for Tesco (who allowed her to deliver surplus bakery products to the homeless – ‘every little helps’).
She loves people, reading, writing, speaking French, astronomy (quantum theory addict), gardening, travelling, and hates housework, cooking, drizzle and honey.
Bev publishes under the name Bev Spicer for her lighter books and B. A. Spicer for more literary work.
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January 28, 2015
Valerie absolutely loves her Grandma's stories. From funny to scary and every genre in between, to little Valerie's mind Grandma is the best storyteller ever. She can transport the little girl to anywhere her imagination desires, simply by telling one of her wonderful stories. And the best part of all is that the star of every story is Valerie herself.
However, sometimes the line between reality and fantasy can become very blurry. So, when something momentous happens to them, will Valerie be able to tell her story. And, most importantly, will anyone believe her?
I really enjoyed this story very much and I give it an A! I must say that Valerie reminded me so much of myself. When I was little my Grandpa was the one who used to tell me stories; although in my opinion, his stories were never quite as scary as one of Valerie's Grandma's stories. And just like Valerie, I was always the star of my Grandpa's stories.
The stories that my Grandpa told me usually involved my name (of course), and a giant bag of sweets - any sort of candy that might have been my favorite at the time - for myself, and to share with anyone else I might meet during the course of the story.
However, sometimes the line between reality and fantasy can become very blurry. So, when something momentous happens to them, will Valerie be able to tell her story. And, most importantly, will anyone believe her?
I really enjoyed this story very much and I give it an A! I must say that Valerie reminded me so much of myself. When I was little my Grandpa was the one who used to tell me stories; although in my opinion, his stories were never quite as scary as one of Valerie's Grandma's stories. And just like Valerie, I was always the star of my Grandpa's stories.
The stories that my Grandpa told me usually involved my name (of course), and a giant bag of sweets - any sort of candy that might have been my favorite at the time - for myself, and to share with anyone else I might meet during the course of the story.
October 9, 2014
Peaches in the Attic by B. A. Spicer is a short story which I downloaded as a freebie and enjoyed reading. I've already read several book by this author and know that she writes well.
Peaches in the Attic is almost a fairy story but it's got a twist. It merges reality with a child's story sessions with Grandma and in places it feels like fantasy and at times a bit like a ghost story. The lines are blurred and the unexpected ending leaves the reader feeling slightly uneasy.
There's some lovely descriptive writing and in places the spirit of childhood is beautifully encapsulated.
A very enjoyable quick read which is on a free special offer until 11th October (2014) so I would grab it now while you can!
Peaches in the Attic is almost a fairy story but it's got a twist. It merges reality with a child's story sessions with Grandma and in places it feels like fantasy and at times a bit like a ghost story. The lines are blurred and the unexpected ending leaves the reader feeling slightly uneasy.
There's some lovely descriptive writing and in places the spirit of childhood is beautifully encapsulated.
A very enjoyable quick read which is on a free special offer until 11th October (2014) so I would grab it now while you can!
October 12, 2014
This one gave me chills. PEACHES IN THE ATTIC explores the dim, cobwebby corners of a child's mind.
It begins on such an idyllic note: a grandmother telling little Valerie a story. The girl is enraptured...but then...the world slips sideways. Just a little at first. Then more and more. Until reality and fantasy become hopelessly intertwined.
Is Valerie's imagination playing tricks on her? Or is grandmother not quite what she seems? Will the shocking events of a single night keep Valerie (and us) from ever knowing the truth?
It begins on such an idyllic note: a grandmother telling little Valerie a story. The girl is enraptured...but then...the world slips sideways. Just a little at first. Then more and more. Until reality and fantasy become hopelessly intertwined.
Is Valerie's imagination playing tricks on her? Or is grandmother not quite what she seems? Will the shocking events of a single night keep Valerie (and us) from ever knowing the truth?
October 16, 2014
With Halloween just around the corner I can seasonally recommend this unnerving short story of a granddaughter who grandmother’s tales lead her to experience the blurry edges of reality. As her grandmother talks, her granddaughter imagines the story so vividly she can touch objects and smell the aromas of baking but is it all just a story or is there more to it.
I really liked this coffee break story and it certainly sent a chill down my spine with its vivid narration and horror undercurrents. An excellent bedtime choice for Halloween…perhaps ;-)
I really liked this coffee break story and it certainly sent a chill down my spine with its vivid narration and horror undercurrents. An excellent bedtime choice for Halloween…perhaps ;-)
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