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Violence – #6WSP

Violence in the home should never be tolerated.

“Whatever you do, you can’t do that.” I am assisting with the surgery today, and I am looking forward to learning off the best. ”Can’t do what?’ I ask.” ”Be afraid for the patient,’ he says, as I hand him the scalpel. ”What if I make a mistake?” ”If you care too much, then mistakesContinue reading “#FOWC and #Firstlinefriday”

From Word Prompt – #Minifictionchallenge

Net curtains on the alert, I don’t want to answer the door. Yet he keeps on knocking. I took the loan out because I wanted to get my little girl the present she always wanted, now it was clear the interest threatened to lose us our home. She just wanted to fit in. Now I’mContinue reading “From Word Prompt – #Minifictionchallenge”

Never Again

I listened as Big Ben struck eleven, twelve and closed my eyes, but tonight it kept going. Thirteen. Had I heard it right? I peer into the darkness, and tap my phone. All I see is a blank screen before it changes. Not one o’clock, not two, but something in between. If I had beenContinue reading “Never Again”

Haiku – Moon

Haunting, filter and moon Winter Moon A gnarled moon’s haunting lyrical sings loud, I have no filter.

Independence – An earned right

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/ I am the youngest child, and there are many benefits to this. I’m sure my older brother and sister will say I got away with a lot as a child., but as I watched them gain in independence I was still at home. I wanted to be where they were, able to make myContinue reading “Independence – An earned right”

School Days

Not a story today, but a memory for the word regurgitate. An old Geography teacher, and I cannot remember is name (well it is nearly forty years ago) We called him the Jolly Green Giant because he had to duck when walking through doors. His favourite saying when we had a test was I wantContinue reading “School Days”

#One Liner Wednesday

https://lindaghill.com/author/lindaghill/ To forgive yourself is to understand that we all make mistakes.

Halloween 3 for the price of 1

A vampire who is a vegetarian, doesn’t like blood from the bank. He prefers the decor in Vlad’s Desserts, where his delicious cheesecakes are the best. His favourite is pumpkin, so if you see him do not beware, because this vampire is vegetarian, and only takes cakes to his lair.

Wednesday – Trial – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘She was never angry, just worn down; she thought it was her fault.’ ‘I put it to you Mrs Carlton that your friend was pushed to the end of her limits and had told you about her animosity towards her husband.’ ‘No, Martha is the least confrontational person I know. That’s what makes this wholeContinue reading “Wednesday – Trial – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”