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

‘Ignore them,’ Martin advised, moving Laura away from the crowd. They could slip away. Nobody would know who they were, but Laura’s eyes hardened. If they wanted a story, she wanted it to be the truth – not something that was gleaned from Mrs Carmichael. ‘I’m on your side Laura, I know how you’re feelingContinue reading “Wednesday Whispers – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

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At a time when most people were struggling, Mavis was having the time of her life. Retired, she took her lump sum and invested it a once in a lifetime trip round the world. Her first destination was Italy, then she would go from country to country, and throw his ashes in the four cornersContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2021/09/21/fandangos-story-starter-12/”

For SHARE YOUR WORLD (Squirrelly Style) 9-20-2021

If I were in a comedy duo, I would be the straight man, and my son would be the funny one. He says funny things without even trying. I think it is partly to do with his autism – he has a sort of dry humour and is naturally gifted in that way. I tendContinue reading “For SHARE YOUR WORLD (Squirrelly Style) 9-20-2021”

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lithography I’m not sure if my mother understands me, but for a second she lowers her arms. She is tiring, but that isn’t why she has stopped. The ships steers towards the clouds, and she turns to face me. Hailstones are like lithography, and imprint only the sea around us. The ship is safe, butContinue reading “https://sparksfromacombustiblemind.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/wodzigg.jpg?w=285&h=189”

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One boy and his dog, it had always been that way. From when I was old enough to talk Mitch was always with me. At first he took me on walks, but as I got older I took him. We both loved the park, with its great hideaways from the world. Today we waited. WeContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2021/09/20/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-136/”

When I grow up

Also, this is my https://fivedotoh.com/2022/09/23/fandangos-flashback-friday-september-23rd/ In answer to the question, what did I want to be when I grew up. I’ve always wanted to be a writer, that has never changed. I am a writer now, and was when I was five. I also wanted to be an actress. I was going to be centreContinue reading “When I grow up”

Monday Mayhem – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

Theresa tried to lessen the distance between them. ‘Listen to Martin love.’ ‘Why can’t you get angry?’ She twirled around, and stabbed Martin in the chest. ‘You too Martin. You didn’t live through the carnage that was my childhood.’ Laura’s whole body felt like it was on fire. ‘For years I kept that contact goingContinue reading “Monday Mayhem – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

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Ordinary Others see you in a real way, walking through life, down an ordinary path, but what is ordinary, can be extra ordinary too. Nobody can be taken for granted and we all deserve to have our dreams realised, so that you will see ordinary can be special too.