‘You supercilious witch, how do you not know they will not go to the authorities when they reach land.’ ‘They do not belong on this ship. You and I both know that, and I didn’t want you to blame their faith for what is following this ship. There is a dark cloud, which has onlyContinue reading “Word of the Day – Supercilious”
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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”
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/31/fowc-with-fandango-macabre/
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”
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Family come first, Toe the line, mask wearing still, Keep each other safe.
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”
Fandango and Word of the Day Challenges
Generate Excellence Not sure why I am left alone, I wander around the ship. My friends are confined to the galley, and I try to get close to let them know of my plan. I’m not sure they will agree. Mary will want me to go with them – she already treats me like aContinue reading “Fandango and Word of the Day Challenges”
Monopoly Mayhem
What do I see? I see myself in a monopoly match like no other. When I was about eleven years old I used to play monopoly with my nephew. Though it was more like a brother to me. Our game use to last for hours, and always end with me owing the bank money. AContinue reading “Monopoly Mayhem”
Sunday Stopper – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
Laura leant in on Todd’s shoulder. ‘What messes with your head?’ ‘Weed, and it don’t mess with anything, if you use it right.’ ‘Drugs?’ Laura asked, her legs looped over Todd’s. ‘It ain’t quite drugs, it’s like smoking Loz, only you feel like you’re flying.’ ‘I wouldn’t mind a try,’ Laura said, willing to doContinue reading “Sunday Stopper – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Word Prompt from Word of the Day
My stomach growls in its emptiness. As I move towards the door, I stare into the corridor. Did he forget to lock the cabin door? I wasn’t sure, but I couldn’t wait around for him to join me again. I wanted to go exploring. I am two again, looking at the wooden structure of theContinue reading “Word Prompt from Word of the Day”
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