Author Archives: writerravenclaw

Instinct

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ This year I have started a GCSE Math course. I work in a school, and wanted to see if I could pass. A test designed for sixteen-year-olds, most adults couldn’t pass it. When my tutor asked if I could do the higher level, my first instinct was to run. It still is.Continue reading “Instinct”

Not Dainty

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2025/03/15/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-dainty/ Sarah was not dainty. She tripped over thin air, and falling up the stairs was an art form all her own. She stared at her reflection in the mirror. Her wedding dress, covered in tiny rose petals, she held her dad’s St Christopher. What would he think of his little girl, allContinue reading “Not Dainty”

Safe

Written for https://crispinakemp.com/2025/03/05/crimsons-creative-challenge-024/ A little lamb lost Mary he wandered far and wide the lure of an adventure he jumped from side to side. BUT When the sun lost its light, he faltered with his fear hungry and thirsty dripping with his tears. YET Mary found her little lamb, he vowed never to leave happyContinue reading “Safe”

Best Night

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-357/ In the end it was a brilliant night. Although the late entry to the gala seemed oblivious he wasn’t wanted. An insect, the invite said, and bees were technically that. ‘Look, the Queen Ant said I could come. I’m bringing the honey for the special cocktails.’ Tracy smiled, as they let herContinue reading “Best Night”

Real Life

Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2025/03/11/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-03-11-2025/ All ants invited – movie night with the queen! Dave and Larry purloined the snacks; carrying a heavy bowl of ready salted crisps a great honour . They booked The Dumpster. It was looking to be a fantastic evening of rest, eating, and a shouting at the screen. It was nothing likeContinue reading “Real Life”

Cruel Joke

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-357/ As a late entry to the quiet room challenge, his dreams of breaking the record of forty-five minutes in a quiet room stealthily moved forward eleven minutes. Steve was never much a fan of noise, but a room without words was a cruel joke. After his attempt, he was part of theContinue reading “Cruel Joke”

Love of a Father

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/03/07/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-march-8-2025/ As fallen words catch, he couldn’t think of what to say to his daughter. I had been twenty years since he left. It wasn’t the easiest choice, but turning into his father scared him. Drink held him in a grip beyond his comprehension. ‘Dad …’ ‘Stella, you came.’ ‘I cannot stay. MumContinue reading “Love of a Father”