Poems and short stories – Page 84

For Weekend Writing Prompt

From The Times, there is a crossword, that will flummox a reader or two, their clues are often ambiguous, and your brain cells are all in a stew. So if you value your sanity, leave it till you are given the clues.

Wedding – Page Boy

Charles stood behind the bridesmaids, a pageboy head to toe in blue pulling at his little bow tie Did he think he could sue? His price a few choice chocolates with the peppermint inside a can of orange fanta would soothe his wounded pride

FOWC – Inspiration

Today’s word is “visceral.” A fear of change, but this visceral fear couldn’t be shaken loose. No matter how hard Sheridan tried to use the facts to stop feeling so worried, they rushed at her when she least expected it. It was only a new job, but she had gone through the interview, and herContinue reading “FOWC – Inspiration”

For Word of the Day

The Word of The Day is PISMIRE. “The whole situation is a blooming pismire,” James said, his voice raised several octaves higher. This was the tenth meeting of the brewery’s budget for the next year and they were no further in saving any money. “I don’t hear you come up with anyway of being able toContinue reading “For Word of the Day”

A Little Bit of Love

Grannie’s was always her favourite place to go on the weekend when it was raining outside. In the cupboard under the stairs there was a plain cardboard box. Inside, there was a treasure trove of fun. Along with a selection of board games, which weren’t even plugged into the mains, there were puzzles, colouring books,Continue reading “A Little Bit of Love”

Word of the Day – Perplex

Perplex Patience is the teacher’s aim, but . . . easy to perplex a student’s brain. Remembering Shakespeare’s punchy prose purpose has been juxtaposed. Every sentence extremely muddled Xanthippe’s scolds, bursts their bubble.

Snakes, Fears, and a New Pet

If ever there was a time life decisions were regretted, then this was one of those times. It seemed a good idea to face my fears, but as the zookeeper strode towards me, my knees were knocking against each other like a tree branch against an abandoned building. I wanted to escape, but I wasContinue reading “Snakes, Fears, and a New Pet”

A Duo of Word Prompts

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/talesfromthemindofkristian/ https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/ SURREPTITIOUS and QUANDARY Sliding past the cans of beans, she surreptitiously slipped it inside her handbag. Honesty was a quandary she couldn’t afford. She tried to make the food in her cupboard last, but her little boy was hungry. The last few months she had lost weight, and convinced him it was fromContinue reading “A Duo of Word Prompts”

Potato Three Ways – For RFP4

For Flashback Friday – The Humble Potato

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“I insist you take a holiday, Miss Thompson. You have worked at this firm for three years and the last few years have been tough for you.” Susan didn’t want to take a holiday, being busy kept her worries from consuming her at night. If she was working, she wasn’t over thinking and she wasn’tContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2022/01/28/fowc-with-fandango-insist/”