Heathens
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  • Parts 11
  • Time 6h 5m
  • Reads 311
  • Votes 3
  • Parts 11
  • Time 6h 5m
Ongoing, First published Apr 29, 2022
Heathens tells the stories of the folk living and working in the warehouses and factories of the fictional town of Sedgemere Heath. Set against a backdrop of the Black Country pubs and social clubs where its author grew up, Heathens is a collection of short stories tied together by the escapades of a group of unlikely heroes.
Fuzz is welcomed into her working life by Roy, a man who claims to have been a secret agent, world-class footballer and rock star before ending up among the pens and protractors of a stationery depot. Lea's suspicions about voice-activated technology are confirmed when he opens a direct channel to the most unlikely of recipients and Pete dreams of riches as he pans for gold in the shadow of shuttered industry. Heathens is a story of struggle, fulfilment and the importance of hanging on to your dreams. Most of all, though, it's about the never-ending battle to secure an elusive blue pallet.
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