I enjoy being part of a writing group because it keeps my writing real. I can look at something I have written, and think there is nothing I want to change. Every two weeks a couple of us send in their prose, poetry, or parts of their novel. When you are brave enough to sendContinue reading “Fandango’s one word challenge – real”
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Twiglet #237 – Word Prompt – A wooden puppet
A wooden puppet caught on a luxurious string, swung its arms up and across the world like a dream without a cause. Now it was time to cut loose, be free, and fly higher than they had before.
Wednesday Worth – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
Her throat was a little dry, Martha drank her juice in one. When Thomas came over, she took a step back against the mantlepiece. The sharp edges of the crystal vase caught her skin. ‘Martha, it’s getting late, I must start the meeting,’ Thomas said. ‘If you’ve no objections Thomas, Martha can sit next toContinue reading “Wednesday Worth – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Word Prompt – Fandango – Innocuous
It didn’t look like an innocuous needle. The dentist held it aloft like a talon. Thirty seconds of pain, was all that he asked of me. I closed my eyes, and dug my nails into the chair. Would it help if I sang I will survive? Probably not, but it was worth a try. MinutesContinue reading “Word Prompt – Fandango – Innocuous”
From Fandango’s Story Starter – Word Prompt
I’d been planning the perfect vacation for months, but then everything went wrong. My rear tyre got a puncture. While I finally replaced the tyre, my mobile’s ring tone told me it was my husband calling. ‘You took a while to answer,’ Sam said. ‘Were you in the garden?’ ‘Yes, those weeds are getting outContinue reading “From Fandango’s Story Starter – Word Prompt”
Tuesday Test – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
He stopped midway, with an expression Martha couldn’t quite read before Charles called him over. ‘Just the man, we were just talking about how brilliantly you handled the mayor the other day.’ Martha glanced to Thomas, and back to Fred. ‘How did your first shopping trip on your own go?’ ‘I missed talking to youContinue reading “Tuesday Test – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Word prompt – diverse poets
https://dversepoets.com/2021/07/26/quadrille-132-your-poem-theme-stream/ A prompt to write a poem using stream in exactly 44 words. Stream My ideas stream from pen to page Lazily, slowly, carefully; then full of power. Until wiry words take centre stage. Roaring, crashing, my words in a shower of sentences. I stop. My pen retires from the paper. I read my streamContinue reading “Word prompt – diverse poets”
Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge – #FFFC
A myriad of journeys to be taken. What will happen if we turn left instead of right? You never know unless you take a chance – close your eyes, drive at speed; towards your light.
Monday Mystery – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
Plates were handed out, full of little cakes and triangle shaped sandwiches. Drinks were carefully supplied. Martha joined Thomas by the mantlepiece. She surveyed her front room. Each piece of furniture sparkled from her lemon polish. The maroon carpet was hoovered. Not a speck of dust could spoil his night. Their three-seater, leather sofa, andContinue reading “Monday Mystery – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Fandango’s Who won the week prompt
Who won the week? I think there are many people who won this week. Anyone who is going through any trauma and has walked out the other side. They won’t be in the news or be famous, but just by getting up in the morning they are winning their own silent battle.
Writer Ravenclaw 