Redemption

MICRO FICTION: Running from past mistakes to second chances...

Photo by Ross Sneddon on Unsplash

The probation officer eyeballed him. “You’re free as a bird now. Don’t fuck it up.” Callum nodded, knew it would take something epic to win his girl back. He worked hard. Joined Couch to 5K, went running in all weathers, put the gym hours in, then stormed to victory like some Glaswegian Usain Bolt. Those other dads stood no chance, he chuckled, as Senga’s headmistress placed the coveted pound shop medal around his neck.

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Redemption was originally published by Paragraph Planet in October 2025.