Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2023/05/30/fandangos-story-starter-99/ Ross opened the fortune cookie that was delivered with his Chinese take-out and was shocked when he read the message inside telling him that his life was in danger and that he needed leave the city immediately. He thought his time in MI5 was over, his marriage to the Russian spy heContinue reading “Fortune Cookie”
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Slip Knot
‘What is a slipknot?’ Sheila said, opening the knitting pattern to the first page. It was a good idea, when she found out she was going to be a grandmother, to knit some baby clothes. The most she could do was knit and pearl, the rest looked like it belonged in a torture chamber. TheContinue reading “Slip Knot”
Wobble
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/cyranny/ and her prompt word wobble. ‘You’re allowed a wobble every now and then,’ he therapist said. ‘It’s just, lately, there have been too many wobbles. I can’t see to get myself out of this horrible mood. I am trying to get things straight, but every time I do, I just seem toContinue reading “Wobble”
Star Light
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/author/sadje19/ Every morning, just as the stars were reflecting against the blue sky, Brian brought his lamp to the same spot. It was here, he could hold his arm up to the sky, and shine with the stars. They brought hope to an uncertain world. As the last star dwindled, his own lampContinue reading “Star Light”
In Training
Written today for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/cyranny/ Out of shape, that’s what the gym said, but then that was never in doubt. She hadn’t worked out since she was twenty years old. If it wasn’t for the fun run at her granddaughter’s school, she wouldn’t even be here. Last year, she tried running, gave up half way throughContinue reading “In Training”
Divorce
Today from https://fivedotoh.com/2023/05/28/fowc-with-fandango-divorce/ and https://fivedotoh.com/2024/05/31/fandangos-flashback-friday-may-31st/ Her husband, not good at being faithful, ended her marriage. Affair after tortuous affair. She forgave. Being trampled on with harsh lies, not something she no longer would accept. She was the first person to consider a divorce, yet it felt right all the same. They married when they wereContinue reading “Divorce”
Ocean of Inspiration
Today’s inspiration from https://lindaghill.com/2023/05/26/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-may-27-2023/ An ocean of inspiration ahead of her, she sailed past beautiful jade trees, hoping her journey would take her to new possibilities. There was a need to explore, more to life just waking up in the morning. Her journey, she wasn’t sure of where it would go, only that life wasContinue reading “Ocean of Inspiration”
Thoughts of Positivity
Written for https://earthlycomforts.uk/ Special connections thoughts of positivity roaring to the surface each friend, or family never failing to protect giving hope to those who think they have none.
A Stitch
Written in response to https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2023/05/27/weekend-writing-prompt-313-stitch/ A stitch, carefully placed, on a blanket made of love.
Exams
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/author/cyranny/ ‘Flummox, that’s a brilliant word, and what does it mean?’ ‘Not sure miss, but that’s how I feel about my homework. I mean you asked us to write a story, to practice for our GCSE’s and I can’t think of anything to write. I mean I get it is worth forty marks,Continue reading “Exams”
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