IanG

I like the comparison of the ringmaster to a potato. You evoke a different, I think more innocent time very well. The attempted robbey came up ratber suddenly, its as well to foreshadow these tbings. Then again it would be sudden for them. Overall, well done.

This is an evocative, if sad, story. I took a holidsy in Kingussie many years ago and I like dogs, so it struck a chord with me. Well done.

This is a nice twist on the theme of don't underestimate the elderly. Chsracters and settings are described very well

As often before you say a lot with just a few words. Not every writer has thst gift. I certainly don't.

This has a good rythem especially at the start.

As in earlier stories about this gang, you evoke a more innocent time very well.

A lot of young people will relate to this. Its quite usual to break up with someone while in your teens. The trouble is, if its your first break up you've nothing to compare it with and no experience of getting over it. Give yourself time to reflect and recover. It won't seem like it now, but there's time to move on and meet someone else.

This is an atmospheric, imaginative piece. You make good use of other senses besides sight. Keep it up.