Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again

‘No, it wasn’t. I wish you would understand that Thomas was the monster, not you.’ ‘I just didn’t love him enough.’ Martha didn’t want to argue anymore and turned her head to face the wall. It was easier to say nothing. Laura wouldn’t change her mind about her father, any more than she could hers.Continue reading “Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

Bethany – Pirate in Training – from Fandango Word Prompt.

http://fivedotoh.com/2021/09/19/fowc-with-fandango-exception/ I climb out the of the boat, and I am bombarded with a sound so loud my ears pop. This isn’t a battle between another ship, but another world. The sky is lit up like the Gods themselves are arguing. It reminds me of the storm that ate its way to my little islandContinue reading “Bethany – Pirate in Training – from Fandango Word Prompt.”

For Stream of Consciousness – Puzzle

https://wordpress.com/tag/stream-of-consciousness-saturday Life is a puzzle full of pieces that fit, and some that don’t. But that is okay because we are all different. It would be boring if were all the same. Saying that, since starting my blog I have come across many like minded people. Writers of poetry, novels and short stories. I’m enjoyingContinue reading “For Stream of Consciousness – Puzzle”

Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again

Martha watched as Laura drifted into the background and the spotlight was on the doctor.  ‘Mrs Whitman my name is Doctor Apti Patel, can you tell me where you are? ‘A hospital.’ ‘Can you tell me your name?’ ‘Martha Whitman.’ ‘How old are you?’ ‘I will be fifty in a month’s time,’ Martha said. ‘WhoContinue reading “Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

https://fivedotoh.com/2021/09/18/fowc-with-fandango-between/ #FOWC

Bethany – Pirate in Training I take a step into the swirling void. I am in between one world and the next, but I feel no pain. Every memory I’ve ever had is played in front of me. I get younger and younger, until I see myself in the farmhouse I grew up in. MumContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2021/09/18/fowc-with-fandango-between/ #FOWC”

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

Chapter Twenty-Four Martha Adjusting her vision to the bright ceiling light, Martha unsealed her eyes. At first, she could see nothing but blurry images. As the room obtained clarity she tried to raise tethered hands to her mouth. She couldn’t move them above the bed frame. Her eyes slanted to the left, the glint ofContinue reading “Friday Fears – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”