Short-story sequence · 3 stories
Maddie
Small errands, wandering thoughts and the things that deserve a second look. Follow Maddie and Lou through a continuing sequence of warm, gently comic stories, beginning with The Can on Platform Two.
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Stories in this collection
These stories follow on from one another. Read in the order shown.
- Story 1
The Can on Platform Two
Waiting for Lou at a tiny country station, Maddie's thoughts wander from late trains to sheep, a small present and a crumpled can that refuses to stay still.
- Story 2
The Teapot on the Top Shelf
A quick trip for Lou's birthday card leads Maddie past wandering thoughts, misplaced pens and a chipped teapot waiting to be noticed.
- Story 3
Feeding Time for Humans
At Lou's birthday dinner, Maddie brings a rescued teapot, a forgotten card and a tableful of imaginary company. Between cutlery concerts and a napkin sheep, the evening becomes something worth keeping.