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It’s a Scam

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/02/23/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-feb-24-2024 ‘It rhymes with ale,’ Maurice said, his grip tight on his mobile. ‘Could you speak up, I still cannot hear you.’ With a heavy sigh, he spelt it out. ‘G-A-I-L Robertson. I spoke to her yesterday.’ ‘Can you hold on the line?’ ‘Alright.’ Humming along with the music, he wondered why theyContinue reading “It’s a Scam”

Pig by Andrew Cowan

Pig by Andrew Cowan took me back to where things were different. It was a time when the less tolerant around us could air their negative views, and nobody would see anything wrong. I recollect being with my best friend, aged twelve, and a man thinking it was okay to comment about our diverse colours.Continue reading “Pig by Andrew Cowan”

Friday Half Truth’s

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/02/23/fibbing-friday-23-feb/ 1. What is an orderly? The person in charge of the queues in theme parks.2. What is an auxiliary? A type of medication, which helps you to wake up in the morning.3. What is a clip? The opposite of clop.4. What does ECG mean? Extra Clean Gum – You can re-use it whenContinue reading “Friday Half Truth’s”

Respect

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/02/22/reenas-xploration-challenge-319/ This image makes me think of Rosa Parks. She was an African American human right activist, who refused to give up her seat when a white member of the public got on a full bus on December 1st 1955. Even with the knowledge of being arrested and fined – this didn’t stopContinue reading “Respect”

Home

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/02/21/one-liner-wednesday-weird/ A house is only a home when there is love within its walls.

One and Only

Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2024/02/20/fandangos-story-starter-137/ It was five in the morning and Carla still hadn’t received the phone call from her husband. He said he would ring when he got there. Scrolling through her contacts, she rang him again. ‘This person’s phone is switched off, please leave a message at the end of the beep.’ She calledContinue reading “One and Only”

The Thirteenth Girl

The Thirteenth Girl, by N V Peacock, is an intriguing read. Dee is an unusual protagonist because she suffers from a psychiatric illness. After a car accident, outside a church, her brain injury changes her behaviour, and she sees ‘‘red” when faced with any danger. Her flight or fight has turned into fight. Her parents,Continue reading “The Thirteenth Girl”

Stronger

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Climbing into the atmosphere, footprints imprinted in hearts full of doubt Sometimes it is easy to give up when life gets tough. Yet striding forwards creates memories. With family and friends, we are stronger. together.

Training Day

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/02/18/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-302/ ‘No, I have plans for the weekend.’ ‘I thought you liked these training days.’ Mary stared at the computer screen, and the mud covered assault cause. It was meant to give the team a boost of confidence, but she couldn’t think of anything worse. ‘You can’t say no to this one, besidesContinue reading “Training Day”

Short Posts

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I prefer short because I cannot focus on the writing when someone creates a longer post. Easily losing concentration when it has too much information. Scanning it, rather than reading properly. That being said, there are some that are interesting. There are some brilliant writers out there. With AI in the mix,Continue reading “Short Posts”