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Newest first. The number on the left is the order of publication; the series is in italics.

2026

  1. 9The ball that falls at one9 minutes
  2. 8The last train is a promiseThings that keep time · 43 minutes
  3. 7The kitchen clock is four minutes fast2 minutes
  4. 6Reading a tide tableThings that keep time · 32 minutes

2025

  1. 5The pilcrow’s long holidaySmall print · 22 minutes
  2. 4A bell for the bakersThings that keep time · 22 minutes
  3. 3On answering letters late2 minutes
  4. 2The ferry that waits for no oneThings that keep time · 12 minutes
  5. 1In praise of the footnoteSmall print · 12 minutes

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