Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/06/05/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-june-6-2026/ ‘What a coincidence, seeing you on the train, and us going to the same place.’ Alice shrank into the corner of the seat and interlocked her fingers over her lap. She gave a brief nod and returned to her mobile, scrolling through all her notifications. ‘I mean, the theatre is not theContinue reading “Paper Cup”
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Floated Away
Written for Melissa’s flash fiction challenge. Dream therapy, but with a twist. Her doctor assured her it would help her sleep, but she wasn’t so sure. How could they piece together the puzzle of what came to her mind when she finally drifted into her strange imagination? ‘I saw an orange floating around in theContinue reading “Floated Away”
Fragile Smile
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I wrote this story because I wanted to highlight that girls can have autism too. Many have been misdiagnosed with depression and anxiety. They are more social and will try to fit in, where boys can be more distant. It is exhausting to mask (act like others do). Constantly having a commentaryContinue reading “Fragile Smile”
No More Beige
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/share-your-world-9th-march/ 1. What is the worst place you have ever lived in (house, town, caravan, other)? We rented a property for about three months when we needed a temporary residence between purchases. Renting for three months was the only option. You couldn’t wipe any dirty marks off the wall without the paint goingContinue reading “No More Beige”
An Archway of Hope
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ An archway of patients led Allesandra to the end of her chemotherapy. When the doctor gave her the good news, she didn’t quite believe him. This faith was real. She couldn’t have survived her treatment without them. Their fingers intertwined, every one of them were considered friends for life. The day sheContinue reading “An Archway of Hope”
Heaven Sent
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ I chose this picture because it relates to the dad going to heaven. PROLOGUE – Orvieto Alessandra leant over the reception desk. Her long auburn hair waved past her shoulders. She positioned the handle of her handbag back on her shoulder before she addressed the ward sister at reception. ‘Hi, I’m Allesandra.Continue reading “Heaven Sent”
Partially Blind
Written for https://melissalemay.wordpress.com/tag/fffc/ This is part of my novel ”In The Dark”. It is out for submission, and worked well with the prompt of arcade. It is about a journalist called Sarah, and she is investigating a drug’s operation which led to her husband’s murder and her going partially blind. The high street has undergoneContinue reading “Partially Blind”
Reading Rules
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/share-your-world-15th-december/ 1. Did anyone read you a bedtime story when you were a child? I can’t remember being read to, or being taught to read. Although, I would imagine it were my dad, sister, or brother. Mum was dyslexic. Her shopping lists ”shugar, sauges, potoes”, proved that. I could read hardback books likeContinue reading “Reading Rules”
Orvieto
This is the last but one chapter from my novella ”Orvieto”. What do you think? Allesandra tapped the steering wheel, as the droplets drummed on the car roof. They ran across the windscreen. Wipers swiped across, as she turned into the hospital carpark. Even though the heater was on the highest setting, damp clung toContinue reading “Orvieto”
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”
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