Shiny new plates, and the chef’s personal treatment. Tonight’s effort would be a culinary treat. He watched the deft hands of the expert, slicing each morsel of fish into exact squares. His mouth foamed, as he readied his plate for his meal. Saying that he was a food critic was a great idea. Not onlyContinue reading “The Personal Touch”
Category Archives: Poems and short stories
For Fandango’s Word Prompt
We’re all made out of robust leather, Always stronger when we’re together, Following on life’s path, We don’t know how tough we are.
Be Kind
Being kind costs nothing, but travels a long way.
Oops
“Oops,’ I say, dropping my glasses on the floor yet again. It has been a long night, and perhaps, in hindsight that fifth glass of wine isn’t such a great idea. Giggling into my empty glass, I ponder whether I am going to have another glass. After all, I’m not driving, and don’t have workContinue reading “Oops”
Going Dutch
Mocha ‘What do you want?’ Stacey asked her friend. ‘I’ll have a mocha,’ Graham said, ‘with extra chocolate.’ Stacey searched inside her purse, and hoped she would have enough to cover the expensive coffee. She had said she wanted the blind date to be a shared experience, but didn’t know he wanted to go toContinue reading “Going Dutch”
#FSS – Story Starter
Laura dreaded hearing the alarm go off because today was the day she would have to go back to work. It had been six months since she took sick leave. Stress, and her capability to cope had been burdened by Covid. Working from home and she didn’t have to brave the traffic, or even getContinue reading “#FSS – Story Starter”
What Do I See?
In a bid to help the rise of mankind again, the first metal exoskeleton was born. Scientists, proud to reveal their new hybrid. Part human and part robot. For those brave enough to try, their brains changed into a series of electrical impulses, and kept alive in a computer. Transferred into the base of theContinue reading “What Do I See?”
For E’M’s Random Prompt
His flight almost over, Saul didn’t need to look out of the window. Mist, like a soft quilt, wraps the mountains of home. A forest of pine, covered in a blanket of snow would always guide him home. It had almost be ten years since he saw his mother. An argument about . . .Continue reading “For E’M’s Random Prompt”
A Fairy Trial
Felicity Fairy rested her notebook, on a stone, watching the human beings at sunset. Cars, headlight, to back lights and everyone in an angry trail to the finish line. It was like fire flies on an unlimited string of coloured beads. No-one going any further than a few millimetres per second. Every so often aContinue reading “A Fairy Trial”
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A quizzical look and she stared at the image in the mirror. There was something different about her reflection. She wasn’t sure what it was, but she had put on weight lately. It couldn’t be what she thought. Pregnant, and without any father in sight. She turned and looked at herself from the side. HowContinue reading “https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/”
Writer Ravenclaw 