BY ROGER WATSON Turning the key in the lock, the old man opened the door to the welcome warmth of the house and closed the door on a cold Christmas Eve. He recalled the days when Midnight Mass really took place at midnight. But, to avoid drunken revellers joining in, for the last few decades it had taken place early in the evening. He also … Continue reading CSM Christmas Story 3 of 3: The Old Summer House
BY ROGER WATSON ‘…surgeon’ The word penetrated the loud chatter, reached her ear and the ‘cocktail party effect’ kicked in. ‘Yes, I work locally. Love my job.’ She disengaged from the hungry gaze and the increasingly salacious conversation of the man who was speaking to her and tossed a glance in the direction of the voice she was actually listening to. She was not disappointed. … Continue reading CSM Christmas Story 2 of 3: A Christmas Party
BY ROGER WATSON The house was dark and quiet. It was Christmas Eve and the rest of the houses on the street were lit up and noisy. This one was dark and quiet but the owners were at home, he knew they were. He pressed the bell and knocked loudly and confidently on the door. Silence. He tried again with the same result. Then he … Continue reading CSM Christmas Story 1 of 3: Lace
