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”
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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!”
Sunday Spirit – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
‘Have you got any photographs of the two of you together?’ Lucy asked. ‘Mum never keeps photographs, well that’s not quite true,’ Laura reached for a small, grey folder from the top of the table. ‘When I went on a school trip, I was given this camera by my teacher. Miss . . . MissContinue reading “Sunday Spirit – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Tuesday Tears – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
‘We can’t stop trying.’ ‘He deserves to rot in hell, then maybe Mum will see sense!’’ Laura couldn’t speak any more and ended the call. Only yesterday they had planned for their future. Her mum had even talked about coming to look after Tabitha, maybe even live with them. Inside the library, people just carriedContinue reading “Tuesday Tears – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Over the Top – Poem by Diana Coombes
Gunshots roar through the sky, A spear of light turns night into day, A young man dares to dream, There might be another way, But in his heart he knows, Over the top he will go.
#FOWC Word Prompt – Garish
Garish cats lined the shelves with the precision of an expert archer. I walked through the porcelain creatures trying not to look them straight in the eye. It was only a few short centimetres to my grandmother’s room. I held on to my mother’s hands and hoped death wouldn’t follow me in.
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