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    The Pedestrian Crossing
    The Pedestrian Crossing
    The Pedestrian Crossing
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    The Pedestrian Crossing

    By Vernon W. Wilson

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    A short story with a twist, about a devoted retired couple whose world is turned upside down after an apparently harmless incident.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVernon W. Wilson
    Release dateNov 30, 2016
    ISBN9781370560226
    The Pedestrian Crossing
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    Vernon W. Wilson

    Born in Cape Town, South Africa. Obtained a Bsc Degree in Science at the University of Cape Town. Worked in a research department of a major packaging company before switching to Information Technology in 1977. Lived in Johannesburg for twenty years. Travelled extensively on business to the USA, UK and Europe. Also travelled privately to these and many other countries. Hobbies include photography, genealogy, gardening, DIY, reading, walking and writing. Lives in Auckland, New Zealand.

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      The Pedestrian Crossing - Vernon W. Wilson

      The Pedestrian Crossing

      Vernon W. Wilson

      Published by Vernon W. Wilson at Smashwords

      Copyright © 2016 Vernon W. Wilson

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher.

      ISBN: 9781370560226

      The Pedestrian Crossing

      Timothy and Jane, had sold their small but successful business and settled in a house overlooking a beautiful bay. Each day they would walk on the beach, preferably at low tide. Their home was situated only two minutes by car from the beach. The view of the sea from their bedroom was spectacular. Because of the pleasant all-year-round climate, their daily ritual would begin with a leisurely walk on the beach. At high

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