These aren't the stories your mother told you.

No, these are the other stories.

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Today's episode is Not My Silence, written by John Shields and narrated by Alexandra Elroy.

I think I've been crying for a long time.

I only just realize I'm in bed.

My duvet is wrapped around me.

It's wet with tears.

I can't remember when I woke up or when I started crying.

There is a terrible noise. It is not a bad dream because it is coming from outside and nightmares can't follow you.

I know I've been calling out for mummy and daddy.

They haven't come.

The words still keep coming to my mouth,

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