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Female | 60+
Starts on page 15
EXTRACT: When I was a kid they called me ‘Chicken Legs’. That’s the name of a witch. Our teacher read us the story of Baba Yaga. In the playground, the kids all stood around – “Baba Yaga, Baba Yaga, chicken legs Baba Yaga” You say it enough times and she appears. So I played along. I’d sit real still until one got close, then I’d jump up and chase them, gnashing my teeth.
Female | 20s | 3 to 5 minutes
Starts on page 17
EXTRACT: How to turn to stone: All matter can move from one state to another. Humans are mostly liquid. But we’ve seen water turn to ice We’ve seen snake poison clot up blood to jelly – Even oxygen can solidify in the right conditions.
Female | 60+
Starts on page 35
EXTRACT: I was working in a pub once. Out of town Someone told me there were more jobs the further out you went.
Male | Age unspecified
Starts on page 41
EXTRACT: I want to make something clear. We cannot give anything to you for free.
Female | 60+
Starts on page 45
EXTRACT: Old Woman. I don't remember the first time they called me that.