Her Perfect Web

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Sarah pulled back and rested on her back legs. Each droplet highlighted in the golden dawn shimmered. Layer upon entrusted layer, identical in its inspiration, held strong. She gathered in lithe limbs into the tiniest ball she could; hid like the moon on a cloudy night. Would her creation lure her victim?Continue reading “Her Perfect Web”

Sharing Love

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/share-your-world-10th-november/ I am grateful for my bestie; when I met her, at the age of eleven, our friendship is strong. She moved to America when she was fifteen, but best friends do not have to see each other every day. When I retire, I hope to make the journey across the water toContinue reading “Sharing Love”

Most Days

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ Most days merge, especially when I am working. Even the weekends are very similar, but during each day there is a reason to smile. When my granddaughter makes a joke, or even when she says anything serious, I can’t help but chuckle. Sharing memories loved ones is a pleasure I look forwardContinue reading “Most Days”

A Cerulean Sea

Written for https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/weekend-writing-prompt-441-cerulean/ A cerulean sea brushes over the shore, each wave shifting its position over grains of subtle sand. Sarah dug her feet into the soft clumps and steps slowly forward. A lifetime of memories, held together by a fragile connection. Hesitant clouds drifted upon the horizon, blocking out the sun, before drifting intoContinue reading “A Cerulean Sea”

Favourite Treat

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2025/11/07/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-8-2025/ When I got diagnosed with high cholesterol, I decided I would start making cakes from scratch. I have an extremely sweet tooth, and didn’t want to cut out my favourite treat completely. Using flora, which was lower in fat. I enjoyed baking, and it gave me something to do in the afternoon.Continue reading “Favourite Treat”

No Fear

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/reenas-xploration-challenge-406/ With an unappetizing lump of dry beef in a stale bun, Sarah gulped down a glass of lemonade. ‘So what do we have to do?’ Sarah asked. ‘Our therapist takes us to our happy place. Something to do when we are feeling anxious. Basically, we close our eyes, and lie on ourContinue reading “No Fear”

Silver Cross

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/sundays-six-sentence-story-prompt-word-3/ Her dad’s silver cross, clutched between fragile fingers, Masie soothed her thoughts to a normal pace. Would he have approved of her career change? Probably. He always understood. He would advise her to ignore her doubts and allow her heart to heal. A new job, hope, and a chance to live herContinue reading “Silver Cross”

Mother Nature

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ It’s lovely that nature is everywhere. Sometimes we don’t notice its beauty, and sometimes we glimpse something we don’t expect to see. My son works near a woodland, and when I drove him to work in the early hours, we saw a family of deer just beyond the foliage. Mother Nature’s wonder.Continue reading “Mother Nature”