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The Well
by Mike Briley
a novel set in south West France

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"Do you want the good news or the bad news first?" asked Peter's boss after he had called him into his office.

"The good?" Peter replied dubiously.

"Congratulations you've been promoted to section editor as of today. You will be responsible for all of the titles in the Nature, Environment and Tourism sections and of course you'll be in charge of finding new authors".

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"Thank you very much," replied Peter without enthusiasm because he felt the bad news was going to be more important "and the bad news?"

"As of next week you'll be working from home as a freelance. The company is having a very hard time financially as you know. The management have decided to make everyone freelance and to use them on an ad hoc basis".

"Which means?"

"If there's no work you don't get paid. Of course there is nothing to stop you working for someone else at the same time which is what most freelancers do. In case you're wondering, I'm in the same situation. For a young chap like you it could be a good opportunity to spread your wings"

"Is all this legal?"

"Probably not but I wouldn't advise you taking them to court. Give you a bad reputation in the industry. Oh, I nearly forgot. To make it easier to swallow they are adding some sugar. You will get six month's salary as compensation if you accept the change."

"And if I don't accept the change?"

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