Happiness Starts Here

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/01/28/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-299/ A craft, hiding in the corner of the marina, stole into the night. Its sails shifting in the silent air. Waves whispering, we are going on a journey. One girl, once insignificant, now empowered with her decision. No longer afraid of her father, she allowed the light of the stars to guideContinue reading “Happiness Starts Here”

No chat GBT

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ No, I haven’t used chat GBT. I assume it is something to do with artificial intelligence. The most I use is ProWritingAid. A writer in my group suggested it as an excellent program to sort out grammar, repetitions and a lot more. I have put my chapters through it and have foundContinue reading “No chat GBT”

A Lucky Chance

Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2024/01/27/story-starter-saturday-mix-27-january-2024/ ‘Damn it!’ she thought as the heel of her shoe snapped right off. That was all she needed. Her horrible luck started from the moment she stepped out of bed and her puppy had decided not to wait to go outside. The washing machine chose to leak all over the kitchen floor,Continue reading “A Lucky Chance”

The Call

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/01/26/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2024-daily-prompt-jan-27th/ ‘I’m making the call,’ the headteacher said. Tears formed a waterfall on Stephen’s face as he dragged his feet under the chair. It wasn’t like he was the only student, who was flying paper airplanes. His best friend Tim hurled it in his direction and it was only proper he returned it.Continue reading “The Call”

Fibs Bog Standard

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/01/26/fibbing-friday-26th-january/ 1. “A few sandwiches short of a picnic” When the scouts and guides go on a camping trip, and they forget to pack the sandwiches.2. “Bagsy” When the oldest child carries the bag, they get the chocolate that is left over.3. “Bog-standard A toilet seat, made of plastic, and the cheapest oneContinue reading “Fibs Bog Standard”

Hands

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/01/25/reenas-xploration-challenge-315/ Mobile phones are rarely out of our hands. Whether it is to communicate with family or friends, or play games, or search on the internet. WhatsApp, Snapchat, Messages, photographs; everything is on these mini computers. I am old enough to remember my earliest one – I got it free with a creditContinue reading “Hands”

Compliment

Written for https://jewishyoungprofessional.wordpress.com/category/jyprovocative-questions/ My most memorable, is that I am kind and have a friendly smile. I find reacting to them difficult because when I am given one; I struggle to accept it. Sometimes it is nice for friends to say your haircut is great, or what you are wearing suits you. Even when IContinue reading “Compliment”

Yesteryear

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Yesteryear each memory is an inspiration to smile with your loved ones telling stories to bring you closer. Every gentle squeeze of the hand reveals a smile connected to your happy memories. Every moment shared, a protection for all. Yes, a strength, in love.