You had never met Uncle Philbert, but you had heard the stories. No one ever visited the house with all the locked doors and the corridors that seemed to lead to nowhere.

Walking up the driveway you could believe the stories your cousins used to tell you on your endless sleepovers. The dark night and the wind and rain didn’t help suppress the shiver that rolled down your spine at the house’s da...

First there is emptiness. No racing thoughts, muddled ‘to do’ lists or questions. Just emptiness. You realise your mind is quiet. It’s calm for the first time in a few days. And as you look around you, you notice that it’s a beautiful day. There are birds singing, quiet conversations taking place and the sounds of the street. The sun is shining down on you and you can feel it heating your skin.

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It’s small. This little polyester stuffed rabbit; with it’s faded pyjamas and a rip in the armpit. It’s nothing special to look at. But behind those glass beads for eyes, is a lifetime of memories. From day one, this little rabbit has been there with you. From your first scream as a new born, through all the tears, laughter and confusion. It has shared your bed with you, sat next to you as you too...