‘Don’t worry.’ ‘I can’t stay all day,’ Martha insisted. ‘Just the morning and then I’ll have to go home.’ ‘Forget Thomas, for the next few hours at least.’ An explosion of festivity, Theresa’s front room shone. An array of decorations hung everywhere. Merry Christmas Everybody blared out from the record player. Tinsel was entwined aroundContinue reading “Monday Milestone – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
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Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again
Minute after minute, her mobile remained silent. What if her actions meant nothing and Thomas would never speak her name again? Focussed on her phone; she nearly missed her stop. Not wanting to return to an empty bed, Elizabeth rushed around the house. She swept the floors and tidied the house until even the floorContinue reading “Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”
Tuesday Toll – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
‘I will pick you up from the cinema about 8:20,’ Julie’s dad said, as they left the car to go in the cinema. As they walked over the bridge, Laura looked over at the swans, grouping up at the edge for a piece of bread. They reminded her of the parishioners, lining up for theirContinue reading “Tuesday Toll – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Friday Formation – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
Suddenly Martha had to know if it was true. ‘Do you still love me?’ she asked timidly. His assurance wasn’t gentle, just a matter of fact. ‘You know I love you, why do you ask?’ ‘I don’t really know.’ ‘I married you, didn’t I?’ Martha nodded. ‘You do know I’ve always loved you.’ His browContinue reading “Friday Formation – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Tuesday Teaser – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
Martha shrank back into the bath, allowed the water to cover her nose and mouth. It was good to feel nothing – let the world revolve without her for a while. Back to reality, Martha made herself busy and cleaned the house until it was as spotless as an unused present. She polished with suchContinue reading “Tuesday Teaser – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Monday Milestone – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
‘I’m sorry love.’ ‘Bring me a whisky with my dinner,’ he said. ‘But it’s early Thomas. Are you sure you don’t want some juice instead?’ ‘Stop worrying Martha, after the day I’ve had, I want a whisky not juice.’ ‘But Thomas, it’s hardly the evening yet.’ ‘I’m a grown man, and if I want aContinue reading “Monday Milestone – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Monday Mystery – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
Plates were handed out, full of little cakes and triangle shaped sandwiches. Drinks were carefully supplied. Martha joined Thomas by the mantlepiece. She surveyed her front room. Each piece of furniture sparkled from her lemon polish. The maroon carpet was hoovered. Not a speck of dust could spoil his night. Their three-seater, leather sofa, andContinue reading “Monday Mystery – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Indie Review – Sweet Entanglement
Sweet Entanglement, by Drew Greenfield, is a romance about Andy Ravel and Nicole Durand. This is the second book in a series. With the first book Sweeter than Wine being the first instalment. Even though I didn’t read the first book, I found the backstory easy to follow. I don’t generally read romance, but IContinue reading “Indie Review – Sweet Entanglement”
#FOWC – Sedate – Word prompt from Fandango
With a sedate way of life, Lisa should have been happy. There was nothing to do all day except swim in the pool, sunbathe and watch the world go by. But it wasn’t for her. It felt like there were more than twenty-four hours in a day. With her bags packed – she left theContinue reading “#FOWC – Sedate – Word prompt from Fandango”
Sunday Life – Too hot!
Took my dog out early for a walk today. It is far too hot to walk him during the day – the concrete will be far too hot. I’m melting just sitting in the front room, let alone moving about. We are wimps when it comes to hot or cold weather in the UK. WeContinue reading “Sunday Life – Too hot!”
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