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Papa

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ ‘I had a brilliant first day. I can write my name really well,’ Ayan said, his eyes bright with knowledge. It didn’t matter that these children weren’t biologically his; he was proud to be their papa. They forgot about work and replaced it with a joy that no pay could bring asContinue reading “Papa”

My Family

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/01/29/share-your-world-29th-january/ 1.  Who is your oldest living relative (aunt, grandparent etc)? None of them are alive,. Mum was 38 when I was born and Dad was 49. I think I was an unexpected arrival. My sister passed in 2021 and she was sixteen years older than me. My big brother, by ten. ItContinue reading “My Family”

Happiness Starts Here

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/01/28/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-299/ A craft, hiding in the corner of the marina, stole into the night. Its sails shifting in the silent air. Waves whispering, we are going on a journey. One girl, once insignificant, now empowered with her decision. No longer afraid of her father, she allowed the light of the stars to guideContinue reading “Happiness Starts Here”

No chat GBT

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ No, I haven’t used chat GBT. I assume it is something to do with artificial intelligence. The most I use is ProWritingAid. A writer in my group suggested it as an excellent program to sort out grammar, repetitions and a lot more. I have put my chapters through it and have foundContinue reading “No chat GBT”

A Lucky Chance

Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2024/01/27/story-starter-saturday-mix-27-january-2024/ ‘Damn it!’ she thought as the heel of her shoe snapped right off. That was all she needed. Her horrible luck started from the moment she stepped out of bed and her puppy had decided not to wait to go outside. The washing machine chose to leak all over the kitchen floor,Continue reading “A Lucky Chance”

The Call

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/01/26/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2024-daily-prompt-jan-27th/ ‘I’m making the call,’ the headteacher said. Tears formed a waterfall on Stephen’s face as he dragged his feet under the chair. It wasn’t like he was the only student, who was flying paper airplanes. His best friend Tim hurled it in his direction and it was only proper he returned it.Continue reading “The Call”

Fibs Bog Standard

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/01/26/fibbing-friday-26th-january/ 1. “A few sandwiches short of a picnic” When the scouts and guides go on a camping trip, and they forget to pack the sandwiches.2. “Bagsy” When the oldest child carries the bag, they get the chocolate that is left over.3. “Bog-standard A toilet seat, made of plastic, and the cheapest oneContinue reading “Fibs Bog Standard”

Hands

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/01/25/reenas-xploration-challenge-315/ Mobile phones are rarely out of our hands. Whether it is to communicate with family or friends, or play games, or search on the internet. WhatsApp, Snapchat, Messages, photographs; everything is on these mini computers. I am old enough to remember my earliest one – I got it free with a creditContinue reading “Hands”