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Issue Details: First known date: 2005... 2005 The Essential Bird
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Contents

* Contents derived from the London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,: Sydney, New South Wales,:Fourth Estate , 2005 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Enlargement of Bethany, Carmel Bird , single work short story

Harry Stone runs an optometrist's in Woodpecker Point, where he knows nearly every one of the residents. He is smitten with Bethany Grey, the owner of the Orchid Frock shop across the street, but she has never come in for an appointment.

As Harry's receptionist, Lisa, gets married, he tries to connect with Bethany Grey, but loses his courage. He plans on gifting an enlarged photograph of her at the wedding to her. When he looks at the photo, he sees skulls in her eyes.

Harry gives a smaller version of the photo instead, one without the skulls visible. Bethany thanks him and mentions she's been meaning to make an appointment.

 (p. 216-224)
One Last Picture of Ruby-Rose, Carmel Bird , single work short story horror (p. 225-230)
Why Breezy McCarthy Drank the Cider, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 231-237)
The Horse Might Talk, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 238-243)
Now Ida Haunts the Car Park Elevator, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 244-249)
Note: With title: Now Ida Haunts the Car Park
Ties of Blood, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 250-256)
The Affair at the Ritz, Carmel Bird , single work short story humour (p. 257-259)
The Picture of Doreen Gray, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 260-263)
Thinking Like That, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 264-267)
Special Connection, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 268-274)
Maytime Fair, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 275-278)
Reptile Girl, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 279-283)
The Isolation of the Deciding Factor, Carmel Bird , single work short story fantasy (p. 284-297)
The Sea Is Going to France, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 298-301)
The Golden Earring of Hepzibah-May Mull, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 302-308)
Note: Author note: Sailors who wear golden earrings will not drown.
What World Is This? : As Revealed in Jane's Journal and Margaret's Thoughts, Carmel Bird , single work short story historical fiction (p. 309-316)
The Woodpecker Toy Fact, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 317-324)
The Common Rat, Carmel Bird , sequence short story (p. 325-366)
The Common Rat, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 327-332)
The Cricketers' Arms, Carmel Bird , single work short story (p. 333-336)
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