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Assumptions

I can go either of two ways. I don’t talk, and people assume that I’m being stand offish and not taking part in any conversation. I am extremely shy, and always have been since I was a little girl. Or . . . I talk way too much, and ramble on about everything and anything.Continue reading “Assumptions”

Rainbow

The word of today, from https://fivedotoh.com/2022/07/10/fowc-with-fandango-sample/ ‘Not another sample,’ James said. Tracy spread out all the little paint swatches on the kitchen table. She couldn’t choose any colour for the new bedroom. It was the biggest decision she needed to make. Not pink, not blue, her baby needed a neutral colour – but what. NoneContinue reading “Rainbow”

Shopping

Sammiscribbles.wordpress.com has given us the word return in their word prompt this week. I return from a shopping trip. Should have got presents for my husband, but end up spending money on my granddaughter and daughter instead. Still need to buy his present . . .

Having a Party

Some more fibs from https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/13680591 1. A dynasty of ………divers…………….. 2. A bevy of ………bears…………………… 3. A mustering of ……moles………………… 4. A scold of ………seals……………………. 5. A cast of ……………characters…………………. 6. A sedge of …………silver………………… 7. A comb of ………………climbers…………… 8. A pod of ……party food……………………….. 9. A covey of …………chairs………………… 10. A group ofContinue reading “Having a Party”

Writing

Today’s challenge from https://fakeflamenco.com/ is to write a poem with an ABAB rhyming scheme, to show why writing is so important and gives us inspiration. Inspiration, in every corner of my mind A world of pictures, words, roaming free people, places, lives to find gives the chance to be me.

The Waiting Game

Written for Reena’s Exploration Challenge #238 The waiting game. We don’t need strings to move. That’s our secret. We are watching you, watching you, watching you from the back of the shop. Bundled together in a circle, Waiting, waiting, waiting for you to make the mistake of thinking we are not here.

Secrets

This week’s prompt fromhttps://fromcavewalls.wordpress.com/author/magcindy/ is: Secrets, Hiding Places and Niches You can either free write using these questions as inspiration or answer the question as they are. Did you keep a diary or a journal? If so, where did you keep it? As a child I kept a diary, and it helped having a ”friend” to talkContinue reading “Secrets”

On the Prowl

This isn’t from a word prompt, but I had this idea for a short story and thought I would post it anyway. Creaking open, the night is silent. Green grass, now cast in shadows, apart from the occasional whirring of the water sprinkler. I take a step outside, and the door shuts behind me. Slowly,Continue reading “On the Prowl”

Safe

The dark silhouette of a woman stood in the doorway, gestured for me to come forward, and whispered my daughter’s name. ‘Stacey.’ I wrapped my arms around my coat, and edged into the darkness. Secrecy was my only option. Stacey. Where was she? Safe, I didn’t think so. She hid in the shadows and IContinue reading “Safe”

Fine

‘https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/talesfromthemindofkristian/ have given our word prompt today FEELINGS. How are you feeling?’ Richard asked. ‘Fine,’ She wasn’t fine, but it seemed like the only thing she could say in that moment. If she revealed her anger mixed with a sorrow she couldn’t handle, her words wouldn’t stop there. ‘Are you sure you are okay toContinue reading “Fine”