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Oh No It Isn’t a Fib

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/fibbing-friday-12th-september/  1. Widow Twanky. A newly widowed spider luring another mate in with a yank of her freshly made web. 2. Buttons. The gingerbread man 3. Cinders. Jonny Storm after a night on the town. 4. The Beast. Queen bee (don’t mess with her) 5. Gru. Gnome Rebellion Unit. 6. Cruella de VilContinue reading “Oh No It Isn’t a Fib”

Polished Toes

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Wishing waves washed smooth pebbles, as Carol finished her second cup of espresso for the morning. The freedom of her flip-flops were cool against her polished red toes. She dipped her fork into her light pancakes, covered in a lemon sauce. Each mouthful melted on her tonsils. She leant back in herContinue reading “Polished Toes”

Plans of Writing

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/my-prompts-2/ I self-published my first book, ‘‘Sticks and Stones’’, when I was in my early forties. I paid a company, but the editing was substandard. Do I regret writing the book? No. Whatever the outcome, I am proud of what I achieved. My first character ‘‘Alison’’ and she could do what I failedContinue reading “Plans of Writing”

It Was Cold

Written for https://thesoundofonehandtyping.com/2025/09/02/this-weeks-writers-workshop-prompts-september-4-2025/ In the UK in the eighties, schools did not allow girls to wear trousers because they were not part of the uniform. When it was cold, skirts didn’t offer the same protection. The policy changed soon after we wore trousers as a protest. Rara skirts were a trend, along with leg warmersContinue reading “It Was Cold”

Baked Beans

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/08/31/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-382/ Betty put the sack of washed potatoes in her cupboard. She pulled out the largest two, and wrapped them in silver foil. Two hours later, she covered them in melting butter, cheese, and a whole tin of baked beans. Each large mouthful lingered quietly before its memory ordered her to take anotherContinue reading “Baked Beans”

Warming Share

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/09/01/share-your-world-1st-september/ 1.  Is your home heated by radiators, underfloor heating or an open fire? I have radiators in all of my rooms, and they only go on when a jumper doesn’t keep you warm. I don’t have them on during the night, as I find it difficult to sleep when it is tooContinue reading “Warming Share”