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#FOWC – Word Prompt – Trinket

It is a trinket nobody would think twice about, but it means the world to me. It was my dad’s St Christopher. He wore it every day. Passed down to me, it is a silver circle of hope. I know, wherever I am, my dad is with me. He will always be an angel fromContinue reading “#FOWC – Word Prompt – Trinket”

Wednesday Worry – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘I’m just going to the toilet.’ She merely glanced at her colleague and bolted through the double doors – Lucy not far behind. Laura couldn’t feel any connection to her legs. It was as though there was no time to think. She hated her mum. She hated a God that allowed women to suffer inContinue reading “Wednesday Worry – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

#FOWC – Pendulum

The pendulum swings, back and forth in time, To the same incessant beat. One day you are surfing the waves – the other drowning in a sheet of pure terror.

Photo Challenge #374

Am I outside looking in? Or inside looking out? I wish I were full of hope, instead of my self doubt.

#FOWC – Word Prompt – Repose

To let the day pass in repose; painting, reading, or just doing nothing. Bliss.

Tuesday Tears – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘We can’t stop trying.’ ‘He deserves to rot in hell, then maybe Mum will see sense!’’ Laura couldn’t speak any more and ended the call. Only yesterday they had planned for their future. Her mum had even talked about coming to look after Tabitha, maybe even live with them. Inside the library, people just carriedContinue reading “Tuesday Tears – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Word Prompt – Fandango’s Story Starter

‘Just to be clear what you’re saying is that I am lying about my part in the robbery at the bank yesterday,’ Mike said, rifling through the bank notes on the table. Tom stared directly at Mike. ‘I’m just saying, you could have picked a better get away car.’ The air was as thick asContinue reading “Word Prompt – Fandango’s Story Starter”

#FOWC – Word Prompt – Bridge

To bridge the gap between heaven and earth is a job full of multitasking. To bridge the gap between earth and heaven is no easy task either. Yet, we strive to make the bridge possible

Monday Misery – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘Laura, I’m angry too, but that won’t get us anywhere,’ Theresa said. Laura gulped down salty tears. ‘I’ll leave work early and try and make her see sense.’ She wanted to punch the wall, at least then all the anger could dissolve into nothingness. ‘One day I will get that call from the police tellingContinue reading “Monday Misery – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

#FFFC – Picture Prompt

Towers rise above the snow covered mountain like soldiers at Buckingham Palace. As the horizon trails behind, we stagger through the snow. Comrades are not sure if we will make it in time. Many of our numbers have perished. Our rations have depleted in the last few days. Yet, we keep on climbing. Tomorrow weContinue reading “#FFFC – Picture Prompt”