Where – Word Prompt

Thanks https://lindaghill.com/author/lindaghill/ for this week’s prompt where. and reposted for https://fivedotoh.com/2022/09/16/fandangos-flashback-friday-september-16th/ When you go away for a few days away, Home a distant memory, but never far from our thoughts, Eating out, walking along the beach, and a night out on the town Realising the pace of life is slower, but then it has toContinue reading “Where – Word Prompt”

Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again

As she got her old books stamped with the date of their change, Martha’s curdled stomach righted itself. She braced herself against the wind and strode into the distance. Lucy and James hadn’t been thought of in years. That was a lie – she often thought of James. How did Laura get in contact withContinue reading “Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

Friday Find – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

Laura sighed, didn’t speak until she sat down. ‘Mum you don’t have to.’ With her cup held firmly in both hands, Martha sipped at her tea. ‘I’m sorry it’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other.’ ‘I’ve not gone anywhere Mum . . .’ ‘I know, but I’ve been busy, and what withContinue reading “Friday Find – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Thursday Thursday – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘He . . .’ Her mum crashed on to the bed. ‘Have you somewhere you can go?’ She said quietly, defeated. ‘Yes.’  It was impossible to ignore the pain reverberating around her stomach. Laura chucked Tufty into her rucksack. She wanted to get as far away from this house as possible. Then, and only then,Continue reading “Thursday Thursday – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Word of the day – Disguised and Fandango – Prattle

Tired, she was disguised as someone who had all the answers. Women’s rights had made it possible for women to work, but there was still so much to do at home. The alarm went off in the morning, and after a heavy, hot, and humid night, all she wanted to do was go back toContinue reading “Word of the day – Disguised and Fandango – Prattle”

Tuesday Terror – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘I’m not calming down woman!’ Thomas reeled back and steadied himself on the bannister. Both feet planted on the floor, he pushed forward all the more. The aroma of whisky could have knocked out a fully grown adult. Her mum’s attentions darted between Thomas and Laura. ‘Keep out of this Martha you have mollycoddled herContinue reading “Tuesday Terror – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”