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Christmas Share

Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/09/28/share-your-world-28th-september-2026/ 1. It’s not yet the end of September, but already shops are displaying Christmas merchandise here in the UK. Do you think this is too early? Yes, because we are just getting over the Summer holidays, before they are wanting us to spend money for Christmas. Halloween isn’t as big in theContinue reading “Christmas Share”

It Won’t Happen Again – Novel

When I started my blog in 2021, I posted snippets of my book ”It Won’t Happen Again” every day. For anyone that is interested, they can go back to my older posts from 2021 or my book is also available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wont-Happen-Again-DIANA-COOMBES/dp/1655126148/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QT3YYHGAUNQR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w6Nph3hdkIZBpm0bY9sdxQ.LjdDHdF80UepnNNQa366wMATV0heGNm6thyL_9fM3PU&dib_tag=se&keywords=It+won%27t+happen+again+diana+coombes&qid=1789753231&sprefix=it+won%27t+happen+again+diana+coombes%2Caps%2C686&sr=8-1 I am proud of my novel. It was the first time IContinue reading “It Won’t Happen Again – Novel”

Spoke of Freedom

Written for https://mymindmappings.com/2026/09/01/fandangos-story-starter-262/ After the way they’d been treated, why shouldn’t they help themselves? It wasn’t just the lies; although they meant nothing if the truth spared them. Their leader spoke of freedom, yet whenever they spoke their minds, he told them they were foolish to believe the propaganda of the only other party inContinue reading “Spoke of Freedom”

I Will Help You

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ When you are in a fix, I will help you with a quick mix of love and support. You have grown into a wonderful adult and are an amazing mum. I observe you teaching your own daughter, taking her to the beach, or taking her on trips – the zoo, a speedboat,Continue reading “I Will Help You”

Second Hand

Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ His apartment, overlooking the ocean, seemed like a good idea when he won a million pounds on the lottery. Yet, all his childhood mates still lived on their old estate, in similar two up, two down sort of houses. When he first splashed out his cash, it was on pints of lagerContinue reading “Second Hand”

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”