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#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”

Sunday Slot – It Won’t Happen Again

Chapter Eight Laura ‘Laura, sorry to ring you at work, but has your mum been in touch?’ ‘No, I haven’t spoken to her since last night,’ Laura said, her worst fears realised. ‘She’s gone back to him hasn’t she?’ She didn’t want the answer, but her stomach had been unsettled all morning. ‘I found aContinue reading “Sunday Slot – It Won’t Happen Again”

#FOWC Word Prompt – Redeem

In a bid to redeem her actions, Stephanie walked inside the room. She was meant to be on a diet, but had eaten her own body weight in cakes – that was only on the first day. Today she was good and only ate vegetables and fruit. She looked at her fellow slimmer’s and wonderedContinue reading “#FOWC Word Prompt – Redeem”

My first Car – #Ragtag daily prompt

My first car was a beat-up second hand car. One of the windows fell out every time you tried to wind it down. I remember going on a trip with my family. We went up this hill and half way up the engine cut out. We barely had any petrol, so it was more ourContinue reading “My first Car – #Ragtag daily prompt”

Over the Top – Poem by Diana Coombes

Gunshots roar through the sky, A spear of light turns night into day, A young man dares to dream, There might be another way, But in his heart he knows, Over the top he will go.

Saturday Spent – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

Dozens of missed calls, but only one voicemail this time. Martha, please. I’m lost without you by my side. My drinking must stop, and it will. I’ve not touched any since you left. If you come back to me, I’ll be different this time. Please Martha, I’m drowning. I’ve had to take time off work.Continue reading “Saturday Spent – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

#FOWC Word Prompt – Garish

Garish cats lined the shelves with the precision of an expert archer. I walked through the porcelain creatures trying not to look them straight in the eye. It was only a few short centimetres to my grandmother’s room. I held on to my mother’s hands and hoped death wouldn’t follow me in.

Friday Friend – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

‘You’ve been such good company these past few days, we make quite a team.’ ‘I’m grateful. So incredibly grateful, never forget that.’ ‘Come on now, you know I would do anything for you,’ Theresa said. ‘You deserve good things to happen to you and they will from now on.’ ‘I shouldn’t be imposing on youContinue reading “Friday Friend – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”