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Snake in the Grass

Slithering around each blade of grass, Serena felt the dusty floor beneath her slim-line body. Her eyes glued to the blue sky, she kept watch for the leather. Shoes, which could tread on her tiny yellow frame. To her, a snake in the grass felt normal, like she was just going from one place toContinue reading “Snake in the Grass”

Mum

In the UK, tomorrow is Mother’s Day, and if my granddaughter is clear of COVID, we are going out for a meal. If not it will be next week, but that’s okay because I need all of my children to be safe. My son worries more than most, and I don’t want to make himContinue reading “Mum”

Fibbing Friday

An appendix is a website where you can buy ball point pens in all sorts of shapes and sizes. A bladder is a ball made from the skins of all Dracula’s victims. duodenum is a singing act, who love singing in pairs. They are often seen singing in zoos, parks, and petting zoos. varicose isContinue reading “Fibbing Friday”

Chapter One – In The Dark?

Nobody notices me in the corner, sitting with my guide dog. That’s just the way I like it. I blend into the background, able to do my job with a confidence. An investigative reporter, my job hasn’t changed since I went blind five years ago. Why should it? I can do everything I did beforeContinue reading “Chapter One – In The Dark?”

Juggernaut

Her back felt like a juggernaut had hit her in the night. Winnie turned over, not quite sure how she was going to get out of the bed. One stretch of her spine, sent her into reels of pain. With deep breaths, she slowly manoeuvred into a comfortable position. She needed to call in sick,Continue reading “Juggernaut”

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PROMPT WORD: HARMONY Living in harmony Understanding our own failings Accepting nobody else is perfect Sharing our successes Helping those who fail Will make our world better.

Time to Dream

If you could have a second chance at just one event in your life, what would you choose? What would you do differently? How do you think your life would be different now? I would go back to when I was a child, and find the confidence to talk to a trusted adult about beingContinue reading “Time to Dream”

Five Fave Movies

The question on Tuesday was five movies better than books. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Even though the book was good, the first film showed us Harry. No longer something in our imaginations, we could see the characters interact with each other. The book and film weren’t quite in sync with each other. ThereContinue reading “Five Fave Movies”

Missed Payment

Another missed mortgage payment, and it was going to be a long month again. She studied her finances, until the red numbers, were the only thing she could see. Gas, electric, petrol and food. At least it was going into the summer months. She didn’t need to put the heating on anymore. It was gettingContinue reading “Missed Payment”

Truthful Tuesday

‘WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’VE REACHED THE END OF YOUR ROPE ABOUT SOMETHING YOU MAY FEEL CONFLICTED OR GUILTY ABOUT?’ DON’T WE ALL NEED ‘TIME OFF?” Sometimes I put too much pressure on myself, and try and do too many things at once. I’m trying to write my novel (changing something I have writtenContinue reading “Truthful Tuesday”