Poems and short stories – Page 82

For Carrot Ranch

A story in 99 words A zipper for all occasions, it was an idea Helen had since her zipper got stuck on a dress she had once loved. No more throwing away clothes, which could have lasted longer. Just send away your treasured item, and it was sent back a few days later with aContinue reading “For Carrot Ranch”

Malleable Mayhem

The jagged cliff’s malleable clay feared the storm surge stealing more of its coastline. Soft rock, and the sand proved no defence against the raging winds. Battered, bruised, and another metre of land was lost to the surging seas. The caravan park, once with hundreds of homes, now struggled with thirty. With each storm, andContinue reading “Malleable Mayhem”

Bask in the Glow

Living in peace Animals of the dark night Envy the green God

Another Try

I recently went through a really bad breakup and had sworn off relationships forever until I got a phone call out of the blue. I intended to go to bed early, with a good book, and my Rottweiler warming my feet. He was the only good thing to come out of my last relationship, andContinue reading “Another Try”

Blind Date

What possessed me to go on Tinder? Boredom? Long lonely evenings with just my cat for company? I wasn’t sure, but sitting opposite my date, that’s where I wanted to be. He insisted on ordering the most expensive wine, and shared one glass with her. There were so many things she knew about his ex-wife,Continue reading “Blind Date”

Love, Life, and Gifts

My Take on Spark’s Questions from February 22 in response to https://fivedotoh.com/2023/02/17/fandangos-flashback-friday-february-17th/ Which traditional Valentine’s Day gift would you rather receive: chocolates, flowers, or a card with a personal message? I would have one single, red rose. I’ve always loved roses, and one is kind of special. If he wanted to buy me chocolates thenContinue reading “Love, Life, and Gifts”

Home Sweet Home

Thank you Fandango for your Flash Fiction Challenge. Daddy promised he would be home today, in his lorry. He promised me he would bring me a dolly all the way from Paris. Yet, I watch the fog drift in from the east, and see nothing but the bridge meander into the distance. I sit here,Continue reading “Home Sweet Home”

https://fivedotoh.com/2022/02/13/fowc-with-fandango-reprieve/

With several shakes of his head, the mechanic imparted his bad news. He really wanted to give this owner a reprieve. She had been a regular customer for a few years, and each time he could see the worry lines etched on her face and the holes in her jumper. Just once, he wanted toContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2022/02/13/fowc-with-fandango-reprieve/”

Capricious Capricorn

“How capricious of you,” my friend said, as I bent down to give a homeless man a cup of hot chocolate, sausage roll, and a pack of doughnuts. “Thank you,” he said. I stroked his pooch. I almost wished I brought a few treats, and retrieved a pack of cooked chicken from my shopping bag.

Word of The Day

“You don’t understand Mum, it’s the party of the century, and I’ll be a laughing stock at school if I don’t go!” “I’ve made up my mind, you have exams in a few months, and there will be other parties.” Kylie glared, and slammed the kitchen draw shut, nearly trapping it in her fingers. “I’mContinue reading “Word of The Day”