Help

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ His suitcase hoisted above his head, Justin walked past the crowds, thinking about the best spot for a morning coffee, before going on his business trip. A few days away from his family, but he needed to do this. Pulling out his flask, he poured a healthy portion of coffee into hisContinue reading “Help”

Protector

Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/08/29/photo-challenge-479/ Armed with a piece of paper and crayon, Miles rubbed against the brave bark of the oak tree. He didn’t want to talk to anyone today; not without getting angry. His teacher had already told him off for pushing his friend Toby. It was an accident – but she wouldn’t believe him.Continue reading “Protector”

Abroad

Written for https://cyranny.com/2023/08/30/august-30th-1minfiction-challenge/ ‘Where to next?’ Barbara said, looking up to the screen. ‘There’s a flight in a few hours going to Rome, it wouldn’t be that far, and is only thirty pounds each for the travel. I mean, we have been thinking about travelling for so long. For once I would like to getContinue reading “Abroad”

Traipse

Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/09/03/fowc-with-fandango-traipse/ Traipsing round the shops with my daughter is a frightening thing – especially for my bank balance. She definitely should have been born into a rich family, as her eclectic tastes (anything Halloween or Christmas) are expensive. For example at this time of year she will go into T K Max, browsingContinue reading “Traipse”

Girl’s Night In

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2023/09/01/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-sept-2-2023/ Sometimes Stevie found it hard to choose, whether it was getting dressed in the morning, or what she was going to have to eat at night. The problem was, being on her own, she wasn’t used to making the right choices. Finally she picked out a meal for one, putting it inContinue reading “Girl’s Night In”