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The Show Must Go On

A prodigious day, and the star of the show wasn’t in the greatest of moods. It all started when his costume had a rip in it. One tantrum later, and yet another thing went wrong. There were no sparkly silver shoes left, only gold. This shouldn’t happen to the star of the show. He wasContinue reading “The Show Must Go On”

All Too Familiar

Familiar voices behind me, and walking home from school a nightmare she had to relive. It would only end if she confided in an adult, but that would make it more real. Vile, cruel words designed to shoot her down, and most days they break the spirit within her. Today was different – today sheContinue reading “All Too Familiar”

Lucky Dip – Saturday Mix, 4 December 2021

A Sibilance of Snow Soft snow shifts slowly down, a silent flow to wow.

Home

#writephoto A notable creature, so proud, almost silent in the darkness. They watch the castle, with all its history wrapped up in stone, as a familiar figure walks through the heather. He strides across the Scottish heather, and the oak trees welcome him back. It is as though time has never passed. The castle looksContinue reading “Home”

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QUESTIONS What was Fahrenheit 451 about? About Frank Fahrenheit and his climb up Mount Everest when he was just ten years old. It took him 451 hours to climb to the top. He was the first cub to with the mountaineering award. In 1984, who or what was “Big Brother”? 1n 1984 Big Brother was the largest whaleContinue reading “https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/2021/12/03/fibbing-friday-december-3rd-2021/”

#Curtains – For Thursday Inspiration #136

It was the night before Christmas, the curtains pulled tight, our tree shone brightly with colourful lights. Mince pies were placed on a platter so Father Christmas would just have to get fatter. A key was hung by the door just in case he couldn’t get through the old fire grate. Sleeping impossible I justContinue reading “#Curtains – For Thursday Inspiration #136”

Friday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again

Not willing to do as instructed, she fixed her legs to the floor and stared at the open doorway. Another officer would walk through at any moment. They would say that Chris had been taken to hospital. Tell her it was all an elaborate joke. She felt a sharp scratch. The muscles in her armsContinue reading “Friday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

One Liner Wednesday

https://lindaghill.com/author/lindaghill/ Give a little of yourself to others, so they may do the same thing for you.

Throwback Thursday Answers

Do you remember experiencing things that were hard for you to believe? I experienced dreams, where I have dreamt of something that hasn’t happened yet. They were dreams, which didn’t make sense before the event. Did you have a hero who you found fascinating – someone you wanted to emulate? I think fascinating is theContinue reading “Throwback Thursday Answers”

Wednesday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again

CHAPTER EIGHT MARTHA Waking up with the sounds of keys in the lock and bright sunlight through the bars in the window, early mornings were the best part of life in prison. There was a bird on the tree outside. It would signal the day in, without the need for any alarm clock. Martha reluctantlyContinue reading “Wednesday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”