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”

Confident Strides

Written in response to https://skepticskaddish.com/category/poetry/poetry-prompt/ Life moving forward in confident strides towards your own goal even when you are thrown clear from your limitations; be strong, fearless, and know it will be an adventure with your own self. Never give up on a dream to be free of your own self doubts, don’t trick theContinue reading “Confident Strides”

The Dividing Line

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2023/08/24/reenas-xploration-challenge-294/ The dividing line between being human and being an mark one robot is nothing more than a name. This young woman, no older than my lost daughter, stands in front of me. I remember when, at the age of five, I was told to look after her. Even then humans are programmedContinue reading “The Dividing Line”