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#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”

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”