Mummy

Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2024/04/20/story-starter-saturday-mix-20-april-2024/ There was no chance he was doing it, and that was that. What did she know anyway? She always wanted him to brush his teeth before going to sleep. What if he got hungry? Bob stomped his feet. His teddy bear hung in his right hand and he agreed. ‘No,’ he said.Continue reading “Mummy”

Liminal

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/04/18/reenas-xploration-challenge-327/ A liminal horizon stretched beyond the tracks. I held my battered rucksack over my shoulders, with nothing more than a few essentials packed; a reading book, snacks from the cupboard, the money in my savings jar, and a water bottle. I wore my coat. Clothes were a luxury I lacked the meansContinue reading “Liminal”

Found It

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/04/17/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-86/ She was scouring for her birthday present for months; she was never good at waiting. Whenever her mum was cooking, or her dad was watching the television, she would creep from room to room, trying to find it. One afternoon, she searched the cupboard in the hallway. Hidden behind piles of childhoodContinue reading “Found It”

April

Written for https://melissalemay.wordpress.com/2024/04/15/melissas-fandango-flash-fiction-challenge-264/ Drip, drip, drop little April showers, tumbling on my rainbow umbrella, Drip, drop, drip, I love those showers, wellington boots awash with joy Acting like a child in those April showers jumping around with a grin and giggle is on my lips Splash, splash, splash; Joy is abound.

Childhood

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/04/15/share-your-world-15th-april-my-response/ 1. Regardless of whether you had them, can you remember three popular toys from when you were a child? Pogo sticks, Tiny Tears and a turntable. 2. Did you ever want something specific, but never had it? I was fortunate and if I requested an item, my parents always made an effortContinue reading “Childhood”

Comments

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I respond to anyone who comments on my post. However, when it is emojis I think a like is sufficient enough to end the conversation. When commenting on other author’s posts; It depends on what is written. If I enjoy a poem or short story my feedback is normally brief. If theContinue reading “Comments”

Seagull Strut

Written for https://carrotranch.com/2024/04/09/april-9-story-challenge-in-99-words/ As Steve strutted along the railing, he raised his head, searching for a tasty morsel. The best time was at lunch. Most hungry people would surge towards the outside restaurants for a sugary treat. The trick was to lie in wait until they least expected the surprise attack. He observed as aContinue reading “Seagull Strut”