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A Quiet Romance by Steve Oliver

Written by: Steve Oliver
Tags: Drama Historical Mystery

Pictures and captured memories of loved ones and friends, sit quietly within frames in our homes. They are set in their own time, and we pass our busy lives in their fond presence. They remain timeless and unmoving, and the time-trap they possess forms a gateway to our past, however is there a message staring back at us that we may have missed?

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A Quiet Romance was added to Shortbread stories on Tuesday 26th May 2009, and has been accessed 853 times. It's been read online 68 times. It's been downloaded as a PDF 12 times. 1 members have added A Quiet Romance to their favourites. 1 members have added Steve Oliver to their favourites.

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Robin Pilcher

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Editor's Pick › A lovely short story written in a beautifully old-fashioned style, rather like O’Henry. I thought the dialogue in the first part of the story excellent in creating the time and place. Really atmospheric.
Posted on Fri 18th Dec 09 8.43PM

 

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Steve Oliver

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Thanks › Robin, thankyou for your observations and kind comments regarding this particular story, they are appreciated. May I also say congratulations on a most welcome and friendly site for the short story writer, the support offered is most encouraging, and thanks to all involved.
Posted on Sat 23rd Jan 10 4.30PM