Some things are easier said than done and that's a fact. And then there are things which can only be said, but they can't be done. At least, some people can feel that way. Sometimes. Jerry knew. Jerry was one of those people. He had no job, he had no car and he lived with … Continue reading L-3: Few Euros Left
L-3: Fight For the River
They wanted to build a new factory there. It was good because it would give a job to many people in the area. But they wanted to build the factory at the river and that was bad for most. Their river was not the same as the rivers we have in Europe. They are large … Continue reading L-3: Fight For the River
L-3: A Homeless Man
They came to the homeless shelter to get more info about the man. The woman on the phone had said she knew him and now she was waiting for them at her desk. 'When was the last time you saw Mr Bleak?' asked the inspector. His partner decided to let him do the talking. 'I … Continue reading L-3: A Homeless Man
L-3: Porter – Man of the Dark Forests
We finally found one of Rodriguez's people. Or better, one of the people who were there with him because this man was not one of them. He made his money as a guide. He called himself Porter and he knew the forests like nobody else. Allegedly, he was there when Rodriguez with two other of … Continue reading L-3: Porter – Man of the Dark Forests
L-3: A Present for Wendy
Rob and his small family left their house for Christmas holidays. They went to visit his parents-in-law and because they lived far away, they decided to spend the whole Christmas holidays and also the New Year with them. And so they went: Rob, his wife and their 7-year-old daughter Wendy. They had really good time … Continue reading L-3: A Present for Wendy
L-3: At the End of the World
'Why do you want to go there?' asked the old man and put the meal on the table. 'That's a personal matter,' said the man at the table and pulled the plate with steaming meat soup closer. 'Well, if it is a personal matter than I cannot help you. I have forgotten the way,' said … Continue reading L-3: At the End of the World
L-3: Two Mountaineers Killed by Avalanche
Allegedly... Two tourists lost their lives in the mountains. There were good friends and very experienced mountaineers. They went for a trip to the showy peaks as they usually do. They made a break at a mountain chalet. When they wanted to continue to climb over the mountain saddle, the people in the chalet tried … Continue reading L-3: Two Mountaineers Killed by Avalanche
L-3: Old Man in the Park
Every time we went for a walk to the nearby park, there was an old man sitting in his folding chair. It was always the same chair, with black and white stripes. And it was always the same place - under a tree close to the eastern gate of the park. He just sat there … Continue reading L-3: Old Man in the Park
L-3: On the Bridge
Nobody was in front of him and nobody was walking behind. A man dressed in dark clothes was crossing the bridge on a rainy day. It had been raining heavily and all was still wet and foggy as he was rhythmically walking on. It seemed he was the only man outside. People were hiding at … Continue reading L-3: On the Bridge
L-3: Washington Post is Laying off People
Allegedly... The Washington Post, the American newspaper, has lost some 500,000 subscribers over the last two years. The things are getting worse and the management have decided to act. They called a big meeting of all employees in one of the town halls and the CEO of the newspaper explained to them that they will … Continue reading L-3: Washington Post is Laying off People
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