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Safe House

This week from https://fivedotoh.com/2023/04/24/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-216/ Packing away, once again, Milly was sure she didn’t want to leave. They were always expecting the call, something to say her father’s identity had been revealed. She was proud of him. Taking the step to get in contact with the police. Going across county lines, using teenagers, younger than her.Continue reading “Safe House”

Hidden Gem

‘What’s this? Reckon it’s a family heirloom. It looks old enough, and it would be perfect to send to Antiques roadshow.’ Grannie, with a smile on her face, shook her head. There were many things, which were valuable, but this wasn’t one of them. She remembered the times, when she was a little girl, whenContinue reading “Hidden Gem”

Surly

Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/04/23/fowc-with-fandango-surly/ With a face like a surly elephant, Tom sat in the doctor’s waiting room. Why was it you booked an appointment for one time, but still sitting there an hour later. He was sure there were other people, who arrived before him, actually got seen a lot sooner. Not that he wantedContinue reading “Surly”

Who Knew?

Written in response to https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/04/23/sunday-confessionals-host/ Hosting a party seemed a good idea at the time. Her child was five years old, and she wanted to celebrate it in style. There was a bouncy castle, an entertainer, (Blippi) and a selection of sandwiches, cakes, jelly and ice-cream. They were all enjoying themselves, until one child hadContinue reading “Who Knew?”

Forgiveness

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/04/23/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-259/. Consequences is the word chosen this week. There were consequences to her positive actions. She needed to reach out, talk to the adults they had become, so she could wipe out the past. Fifty years, a long gap in her life, yet she could still remember being followed home, being called names.Continue reading “Forgiveness”

Confidence

This week from https://earthlycomforts.uk/ Do you think it helps or hinders a writer from having a big ego? I think it helps, because it gives you the confidence to be able to market your work. I definitely don’t have a big ego. I am shy in telling people about my writing. How often do youContinue reading “Confidence”

Scene

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2023/04/21/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-april-22-2023/ Setting the scene, just right, was important to Maurice. Each angle, each clue, needed to give just enough, to let the police know it was him. Nobody was aware of his brilliance. Just like Stacey, they would only find out when it was too late to do anything about it. A gentleman,Continue reading “Scene”

My People

This week from https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2023/04/22/network/ A network of writers is something I am proud to be part of. When I first started blogging, it was to promote my book. I had been on Twitter, Facebook, and was advised this was the next step in my journey. Have I got many sales? No, but I don’t thinkContinue reading “My People”

Care of the Earth

Climate Control Care of the earth, Let us do more, Inspiration to others, Mother planet to the fore, All of us together, Then we can change the weather, Earth can stand no more! Creation is so clever, Over time our home will heal, Nothing should stop us, Trying to keep it real, Recycle paper andContinue reading “Care of the Earth”

Not My Fault

Questions from https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/04/21/fibbing-friday-21st-april/ 1. Meeting the prospective in-laws for the first time. I’m looking after an aunty, and she can’t be on her own. 2. Going to your partner’s firm’s social evening where you know it will be talking shop all night. Is it this week, I thought it was last week and I needContinue reading “Not My Fault”