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Sunday Spirit – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘Have you got any photographs of the two of you together?’ Lucy asked. ‘Mum never keeps photographs, well that’s not quite true,’ Laura reached for a small, grey folder from the top of the table. ‘When I went on a school trip, I was given this camera by my teacher. Miss . . .  MissContinue reading “Sunday Spirit – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

I’m At Home in the Dark – My next work in progress.

A brief listen to the time on her mobile. How had it got to two o’clock in the morning? There were no missed calls. Missed messages didn’t ping in her ears. Was he still riding his motorbike?  Could he already be on his way home, with an apology? Worry turned quickly to anger.  He couldContinue reading “I’m At Home in the Dark – My next work in progress.”

Saturday Special – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘I was like that with my friend Julie. I met her when I was volunteered at church functions.’ ‘I wouldn’t imagine your father liked that?’ ‘It made him look good with the neighbours, his daughter, helping out at the church.’ ‘Makes sense.’ ‘During our breaks we used to sneak to the back of the church.Continue reading “Saturday Special – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

FOWC with Fandango – Word Prompt – Realm

‘There is a realm of possibilities at your feet,’ Sheila said, handing me a cup of coffee. She knew me so well. Normally tea was something offered when stressful moments arise out of nowhere. She understood, coffee was my preferred drink of choice. It caused my brain waves to think more clearly. ‘I’m not sureContinue reading “FOWC with Fandango – Word Prompt – Realm”

This post is part of Linda J Hill prompt for my least favourite word.

I have two least favourite words – No offence. It is always said just before someone says something offensive. They know it is going to upset the other person, but it doesn’t stop them saying it. Rather than saying those two words think before you speak. If in any way you think it will offendContinue reading “This post is part of Linda J Hill prompt for my least favourite word.”

Friday Friendship – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

CHAPTER NINE LAURA Coffee going cold, Laura spread out a group of photographs on the dinner table. They could have been happy mementos of her mum’s past, wrapped in a red ribbon, but instead were mere glimpses into what could have been if her mum had turned left instead of right. ‘It’s almost like she’sContinue reading “Friday Friendship – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”