Chapter Seven Martha Every step was torture for Martha, like sharp nails were being pushed into her skin. Determined, she gritted her teeth and rammed through the pain barrier. As she hobbled into the kitchen, she glanced around. In the corner, her best friend watched the kettle boil. Steam rose and disappeared into the kitchenContinue reading “Sunday Slice of It Won’t Happen Again”
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Climate Control
Climate Control Care of the earth. Let us do more. Inspiration to others. Mother planet to the fore. All of us together. Then we can change forever. Earth can stand no more! Creation so clever. Our precious home will heal. Nothing should stop us. Trying to keep it real. Recycle paper and plastic. Our optionsContinue reading “Climate Control”
Word prompt
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/07/03/fowc-with-fandango-symbolic/A A symbolic gesture is all it takes to make a loved one smile. It doesn’t have to be much. Cooking the dinner, or a cup of coffee when it is most needed or a reassuring hug.
Saturday Style
‘I used to think of ways of killing him while he was sleeping off another drinking session.’ Laura could be honest with Theresa. ‘We can only hope he dies a horrible death.’ ‘Why does she stay with him? She has a choice of a better life. I’ve offered. You’ve offered.’ ‘Your mum used to beContinue reading “Saturday Style”
Friday First – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
Posted last year and posted for https://fivedotoh.com/2022/07/01/fandangos-flashback-friday-july-1st/ ‘Come on love.’ Theresa was now beside her. ‘This must make her see sense,’ Laura allowed another glance backwards. She then allowed Theresa to steer her away from the room. Reluctantly left her mum to sleep. Theresa had taken out her granddaughter’s old sleep monitor. If she wokeContinue reading “Friday First – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Thursday Test
‘What’s wrong?’ Laura blinked, not wanting the answer, but knowing it before he spoke. He carefully took each step towards her, as if thinking of what to say. His arms protected her almost at once, ‘It’s your mum … she’s round Theresa’s now.’ ‘I’ll kill him!’ Laura wanted to scream, but it wasn’t fair toContinue reading “Thursday Test”
Wednesday Wish – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
She wanted to ring her mum but chose to send a text instead. That way, just like Martin did with her, she would let her mum come to her own decision, without forcing the outcome. Laura knew the text would be deleted but that wouldn’t have stopped the words being read. The reason why theirContinue reading “Wednesday Wish – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
One Liner Wednesday https://fivedotoh.com/2021/06/30/one-liner-wednesday-oh-my-aching-back/#like-59221
I regretted limbo dancing – should know better at my age.
Football Fever
I’m not a person who likes to watch football as a general rule. My husband supports Chelsea, and will watch every match. While he does this I’m generally writing or editing. Club football isn’t something am interested in. I normally watch England play. Generally behind a pillow and screaming a lot at the TV. ThisContinue reading “Football Fever”
Tuesday Truth – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
‘Is there anything you would like to ask me?’ ‘Will there be a trial period?’ ‘Normally three months, and after that, if everything is satisfactory, we will continue the contract as a permanent.’ ‘You said the position was part-time – What are the hours?’ ‘Nine till one, with a fifteen-minute break in between.’ ‘When willContinue reading “Tuesday Truth – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Writer Ravenclaw 