My first chapter of a novel I am editing. PROLOGUE I can sneak into Joe’s room and leave. Big bro will be none the wiser. A smirk slowly creeps across my face as I gently shove the corner of his ivory door. ‘Joe, you in there? Joe,’ I whisper. I leave it a few secondsContinue reading “In The Dark”
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It Matters
Written for https://jewishyoungprofessional.wordpress.com/2023/11/15/jyprovocative-question-10-changing-your-mind/ Have you ever changed your mind on a position stance or changed an opinion you previously held? What was the impetus for the change? Was it difficult for you to admit that your views had changed? Growing up in the seventies, there were many views, which were not accepting of others. ComediansContinue reading “It Matters”
The Gun Was Empty
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2023/11/16/reenas-xploration-challenge-307/ He pulled the trigger, but nothing happened. The gun was empty. Just like his life. Russian roulette. Only this time, he couldn’t insert the bullets. The metal handle caressed against the tip of his thumb as he searched the desk for truth. Blank and live bullets scattered around like poisonous sweets practicallyContinue reading “The Gun Was Empty”
Coffee and Cake
Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/11/15/weekly-prompts-wednesday-challenge-energy/ The energy sapped like a deflating balloon; she collapsed on the sofa, her legs refusing to move any further. All she wanted was a mug of caffeine filled coffee and a large slab of carrot cake, but getting up was next to impossible. From the moment she woke up, she was rushingContinue reading “Coffee and Cake”
Flamboyant
Written for http://amanpan.blog/2023/11/14/moonwashed-weekly-prompt-flamboyant/ Flamboyant colours leaving the safety of an haunted autumn; mixing in a pallet of brilliance. Ordinary lesions changed from green to yellow hues. Following their own adventurerous journey. Never fearing the end.
My Girl
Written for https://christinebialczak.com/2023/11/14/simply-6-minutes-welcome-to-the-challenge-11-14-2023/ ‘You alright?’ ‘You are such a vision; I’ve been married to you for fifty years and I love you as much as I did on our first date,’ Robert said, with a quiet kiss on her cheek. ‘Go on with you. I’m only wearing an old pair of gardening trousers and aContinue reading “My Girl”
Exercise your Mind
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/11/13/share-your-world-13th-november/ 1. If you can, how often do you exercise every week? When I arrived home during the summer months, I would take my dog for a walk. Now it is getting dark, I am less confident about going out alone.2. Do you belong or have you ever belonged to a gym? WhenContinue reading “Exercise your Mind”
Rory Lion
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/11/13/what-do-you-see-212-13-november-2023/ Rory was the most amazing lion; ever since Lily was old enough to speak, he spent his time drying her tears. When she argued with her mummy about not wanting to eat her broccoli, he said she would grow big if she ate those disgusting greens. Those are the ones she lovesContinue reading “Rory Lion”
Mind Candy
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ How do you cope with stress? What is your mind candy that makes you forget the cause of stress? How do I cope with stress? Mind candy is a brilliant way to describe it, although living in the UK; can I replace it with sweets? Writing has always been my go toContinue reading “Mind Candy”
Creating Life
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2023/11/10/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-11-2023/ Being a writer, my creative side has always been words; connecting them into sentences, giving life to something that would otherwise not exist. When I am reading a book, I am immersed in a different world. The first book I read was the Janet and John, phonic stories. I quickly graduated tooContinue reading “Creating Life”
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