Wednesday Wishing – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

Chapter Nineteen Elizabeth CHRISTMAS DAY Elizabeth had no close family. There were only an assortment of cousins she hadn’t even received a card from. Thomas was spending the day with Martha and couldn’t get away, so she had to spend the day alone. She wished her cat were there, to keep her company, but ThomasContinue reading “Wednesday Wishing – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

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‘Beth . . . is it really you?’ His eyes, portholes to his true self, are wide open now. He shoves his sword away from his reach, as if he cannot bear to touch it any more. Whatever happened to him, whatever spell he was under is now gone. He remembers me, because I rememberContinue reading “https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2021/09/01/your-daily-word-prompt-Abstemious-ydwordprompt-september-1-2021/”

#RDP – Word of the Day prompt – Decor

This picture reminds of the perfect show home and not like my home in any way. Since having my children and picking up mementoes as I go along, it is a muddled version of what you see. I have a dog, so I am constantly hoovering to get rid of the hairs. As a writer,Continue reading “#RDP – Word of the Day prompt – Decor”

Tuesday Take charge – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘Well that’s alright then because the sprouts are burnt too.’ ‘Even better,’ Laura said, grabbing the plastic bowl, full of flour. She threw a handful in Martins direction. His shoulders, covered in a fine white mist, wobbled like a bouncy castle. He grabbed the open bag from the side, pitched a handful of fine whiteContinue reading “Tuesday Take charge – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

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I search the ship for the others, who have been put to work. I watch them do all their tasks without complaint. When they are asked to do a job, they smile, and calmly walk away. There are several pirate’s, who are spooked by the dark clouds gathering in the distance. Those who believe, nowContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/31/fowc-with-fandango-macabre/”

From Fandango’s picture prompt challenge

http://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/30/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-132-2/ Splashing in the graceful river, we are friends together. Life has been tough, and there isn’t enough food to go around. Our stomach’s are never full, but we still smile at the little things – laughter, play and friendship. Friendship isn’t a little thing though. It is how we survive another day, not inContinue reading “From Fandango’s picture prompt challenge”

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

As she stood in the hallway, Laura couldn’t breathe. Her heart crashed against her chest like one of her father’s fists. It wasn’t as if her memory was about her mum, or even about Christmas, but the months that followed were etched in her memory. Anger rose from the soles of her feet and Laura’sContinue reading “Mandatory Monday – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”