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Dinner for Two

I have written this short story for https://fivedotoh.com/2022/10/25/fowc-with-fandango-insubstantial/ An insubstantial meal for a person, but he always shared with his dog. With the pound in his plastic container, he got a free coffee, from Costa, and a pack of out-of-date chicken to eat with his dog Mitch. Many looked at him with disgust in theirContinue reading “Dinner for Two”

On-line

My question from https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2022/10/25/truthful-tuesday-25th-october/ Would you like to be a child growing up in today’s world? No, I wouldn’t because as bad as growing up in the eighties was, at least my mistakes weren’t there for all to see. Most teenagers, some younger, will have a mobile phone. They aren’t allowed in schools, but thenContinue reading “On-line”

In The Dark

Today’s prompt from https://fivedotoh.com/2022/10/25/fandangos-story-starter-69/ is He put on a wig hoping that he wouldn’t be recognized but realized he had failed when the person he was following turned around. She stared at his face. He was aware of her failing sight. Thought he could fool her. ‘Can we stop this charade?’ Sarah said. ‘Richard, IContinue reading “In The Dark”

I Solemnly Swear . . .

This week’s picture is so me, as my website name suggests I am a fan of the Harry Potter books, and movies. https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ A coffee shop in the middle of nowhere – her napkin was a clue to her husband’s murder. I solemnly swear I am up to no good. Who was it? She wasn’tContinue reading “I Solemnly Swear . . .”

I’ll Be Back

This week from https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2022/10/23/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-2/ The branches of the elm tree struck the wall at an awkward angle, but it was just right for climbing down without anyone noticing she was gone. If her mum was aware of her flight away from home, she would have cut it down. She needed that freedom, if only forContinue reading “I’ll Be Back”

Home

Today’s Sunday Poser from https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I am not very good at sitting still even when I am at home. There is always something I can do, whether it be painting by numbers, colouring, being creative, writing, blogging or on my mobile. I do enjoy binge watching my favourite series. At the moment it is RizzoliContinue reading “Home”

Snow Trouble

Sunday’s word of the day prompt from https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2022/10/23/rdp-sunday-flight-2/ ‘Today’s flight to America has been cancelled due to bad weather,’ the woman on the speaker said. ‘There is snow on the runway, we will let you know of any further developments.’ It was true, for UK’s version of snow, it always stopped play. Schools, roads, andContinue reading “Snow Trouble”

First Hair Cut

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2022/10/21/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-oct-22-2022/ ‘Mum, I don’t want you to cut my hair,’ Shelly said ‘It’s just your fringe, besides it is getting into your eyes.’ ‘They call me bowl cut head at school, and you always cut it way too short. It takes ages to grow out. Please mum, I’ve got some money saved, andContinue reading “First Hair Cut”

Battery

Today’s word of the day from https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/talesfromthemindofkristian/ is battery. ‘I’m not eating that chicken, it is from them battery hens,’ Charlie said. ‘I learnt at school how they keep them in little pens. They aren’t even twelve weeks old. Like they are babies.’ ‘It’s all I have; you need to eat something.’ ‘Can’t we eatContinue reading “Battery”