Today’s prompt https://weeklyprompts.wordpress.com/?p=14418&preview=true ‘You have purple hair!’ ‘Do you like it?’ ‘You are sixty, what will Dad think?’ Sarah didn’t care what he thought. Twenty years of married life , and he sought comfort elsewhere. ‘I have made a decision. He is a great father, that much I am sure of, but our partnership isContinue reading “Purple”
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Either Way
Written for https://crispinakemp.com/2024/01/03/crimsons-creative-challenge-269/ I hide in the depths of murky water until the human moves on by. It can go either way. You trample grass, escaping, does more damage than you think. The other will take me in their hand, removing me from my safe place. Despite the fear, being a spider has its benefits.Continue reading “Either Way”
Bride
My take on https://lindaghill.com/2024/01/04/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-4th-2024/ ‘Captivating,’ Alan whispered, as his pride and joy stood at the top of the stairs. He rarely cried. Not even when Chelsea won the treble. Now, with graceful steps in his direction, his tears cascaded down his face. ‘You okay?’ ‘You are beautiful. I am so proud of you.’ Elizabeth loweredContinue reading “Bride”
2024
Written in response to https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/01/04/reenas-xploration-challenge-312/ I am writing a story in twenty-four words. If time travel were possible, my dad is the first person I thought of. I would love to be able to talk with him as he is my hero. ‘Your choice?’ They limit time travel to a worker human. Arms relaxed; IContinue reading “2024”
Resolution
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/01/03/one-liner-wednesday-jusjojan24-the-3rd/ Making a new year’s resolution is like a promise to do better next time.
Rain, Rain
Written for https://jewishyoungprofessional.wordpress.com/2024/01/03/jyprovocative-question-17-low-tech/ My low-tech possession I couldn’t do without is a must in England. If you are sensible, it is best to leave the house with this because we cannot trust the weather person. A few years ago, a man called Michael Fish said the hurricane wouldn’t happen. The next day walls were beingContinue reading “Rain, Rain”
Favour
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2024/01/02/fandangos-story-starter-130/ “If I asked you to do something for me, would you do it no matter what?” Jessie asked. ‘Well, it depends on what you want me to do,’ Peter said. ‘Can you go to town with me? I need to buy new boots. I could do with some advice.’ ‘Last month, itContinue reading “Favour”
Repair the Past
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ A new year, fireworks a plenty, January is a chance to make peace, give ourselves a reset. Whatever your life has shown, we can repair the past with a positive outlook, friends, family and love is a strength stronger than doubt and fear. as we begin our new year.
A New Year
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/01/01/share-your-world-january-1st-2024/ 1. Did you stay up to see in the New Year last night? I saw January in with my daughter, son, grandson, granddaughter, other half, and my daughter’s partner. It was a quiet evening, playing board games and eating snacks.2. How are you feeling this morning? Not too bad, a little tired, but onlyContinue reading “A New Year”
New Year
Written for https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/12/31/sunday-confessionals-bring-in-the-new/ When I started blogging in 2021, it was to promote my novel. My daughter helped create it because I had no idea what to do. Prompt words help me attempt forms I didn’t appreciate I was capable of. Although as you all understand, it can be stressful. I used to blog everyContinue reading “New Year”