writing – Writer Ravenclaw

Social Media

Written for https://melissalemay.wordpress.com/2026/09/07/melissas-fandango-flash-fiction-challenge-393/ Sally stared at her screen, waiting for the ping that showed a new notification. Tic Toc shorts flashed. She scrolled through each funny cat video, cooking lesson, and her peers doing silly stunts. Nothing lasted anything more than a minute. ‘Sally! Dinner is ready,’ her dad said. ‘Be there in a minute!’Continue reading “Social Media”

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”

It Won’t Happen Again – Snippet

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. Ready for the blows that she expected to come, Martha cowered. ‘I’m sorry.’ ‘Why are you sorry? I shouldn’t have gotContinue reading “It Won’t Happen Again – Snippet”

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”

Paper Cup

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”

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”

Sorrento – Day One

Hi or should I say, Ciao to all my blogging friends. Been a while since I posted, but I have been to sunny Sorrento for a week. I am writing a day by day guide of my holiday as I am now home. Sorrento Day One We arrived at Birmingham Airport three hours before ourContinue reading “Sorrento – Day One”