Poems and short stories – Page 69

Sinister

This is for E.’M’s random word prompt. Molly wasn’t sure why she disliked Tom. Was it his sinister smile? The way his eyes followed her around a room? She wasn’t sure, but everyone else liked him. They sang his praises at his fancy parties – nothing out of a place, a beautiful home. She wasn’tContinue reading “Sinister”

Custard

Custard, a word prompt from https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/talesfromthemindofkristian/ . Custard goes with most delicious things. My favourite is treacle pudding. I love hot custard, with the treacle. It also is a great addition to things like apple pie, crumble, or just on its own. As a child I put it with ice-cream and cream. When I wentContinue reading “Custard”

Gnarly

A gnarly tree, in the middle of nowhere. Why was Stella here? In this forgotten place, where even witches feared to tread. Fortunes could be won, but also lost. Your future in a crowd of broken hearts. She needed to know whether her marriage was true. Love, lies, and a feeling that she couldn’t shake.Continue reading “Gnarly”

Ouch

‘How much will it cost?’ Davina didn’t want to know, but she couldn’t help asking. ‘With the tyres six hundred and one pounds,’ the receptionist said. Inside, conversations could hardly be heard. Especially with going deaf in one ear. Repeated in the quiet of the shopping centre, she sat down on the chairs reserved forContinue reading “Ouch”

Mother

Today’s Word of the Day from ”Word of the Day” is Mother. Mother, Mum, Mama, Mummy No other word will do, for the person, who loved me like no other could. Thank you nurse, for those kissed knees. Thank you teacher for my A,B,C’s. I will always love you, keep you safe, a mother’s love youContinue reading “Mother”

Questions

Thanks pensitivity101 for another Fibbing Friday What did the couch say to the toilet? Don’t get too settled up there, my cushions are comfier. What caused the last traffic jam in town? The latest game for the Xbox (version 2000). They are saying that this one has one new feature than the rest. What reallyContinue reading “Questions”

Life is a Stage

“The water slapped her on the leg, and then it began to…” The water slapped her on the leg, and then it began rising – first over her waist, to be followed by the familiar swirling. It was like an old friend somehow. Nobody knew her secret (apart from her father). It was passed downContinue reading “Life is a Stage”

Don’t Run

“This post is part of SoCS:” https://lindaghill.com/author/lindaghill/. She asks for a phrase you grew up with. My mum used to say if you fall down and break your leg don’t come running to me. I mean, even as a child I knew, that if I did break my leg, how in the heck was I goingContinue reading “Don’t Run”

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Thank you ”Girl on the Edge” for this six sentence prompt. When they first got married she thought his control sweet – he cared enough to try. When he first was cruel she thought it was her fault – she must try harder. When he first hit her she had no control over her thoughtsContinue reading “https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2022/05/01/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-210/”

Memories

From Cave Walls gave us this musical prompt this week. What music were you exposed to in your family home – genre, artist, or style. Mum and Dad never listened to much music while I was growing up. I don’t remember much, but I do like sixties and fifties music, even though I wasn’t bornContinue reading “Memories”