The next day Paul set out with the birdcage, keeping the cover on so the bird wouldn’t be frightened. It was a bit of a walk from where the bus dropped him, but he didn’t mind. It was nice to be out of the city and breathing the fresh air of the forest again. All … More The Beautiful Golden Songbird – A Short Story, Part 8

A few days later Paul and his parents had moved into their new house in the city. Although there was still a lot of unpacking to do, Paul could tell that his mother already felt at home. He had installed the birdcage by the window that faced out onto the back yard so that the … More The Beautiful Golden Songbird – A Short Story, Part 7

The next day they set off early in their old car. Paul and his mother were both more excited than they had expected to be. His father seemed happy and talked about the city and how different it would be for them all to live there. As they drew closer to the city he started … More The Beautiful Golden Songbird – A Short Story, Part 6