It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story featuring Alice Pendragon and her family! Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge and for this week’s photo prompt. PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields The Escape Alice looked up at the starry sky, not daring to look down at the street, four storeys below.Continue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘The Escape’ #FlashFiction”
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#TuesdayBookBlog ‘Us’ and ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls #BookReview #Amreviewing @Audible
Today on I’m reviewing One Day and US, contemporary literary fiction, written by David Nicholls. I read ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls about eight years ago, when it first came out. It was before I started reviewing the books I read. I loved everything about One Day, especially the way the plot was structured, taking oneContinue reading “#TuesdayBookBlog ‘Us’ and ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls #BookReview #Amreviewing @Audible”
#3LineTales Week 119 ‘Dreaming of a Ballerina’ #FlashFiction #MondayBlogs
Ballerina “Last night I dreamt I was a ballerina, wearing a pink, gauze tutu, dancing barefoot to Swan Lake in an underpass, while outside the birds sang and the wind shook the leafy trees.” “That sounds like fun, but now let’s get back to the real world, shall we?” said my physiotherapist, rolling up myContinue reading “#3LineTales Week 119 ‘Dreaming of a Ballerina’ #FlashFiction #MondayBlogs”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘My Mother’s Cottage’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare
This post was written in response to Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch’s weekly #99 word Flash Fiction Challenge. This week’s prompt is to write a story about variations in property values. Check out other entries or take part yourself! My Mother’s Cottage I wished I hadn’t inherited the beautiful, but run down cottage from my eccentricContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘My Mother’s Cottage’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare”
#Writephoto ‘The Letter’ #FlashFiction #100Words
This 100-word Flash Fiction was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. The Letter ‘Your Grace,’ said the maid, curtseying. ‘A letter.’ The Duchess snatched the envelope. ‘Anything else, Your Grace?’ Amelia waved her hand towards the door. ‘Leave.’ She read the letter, smiled and watched it blacken, shrivel and slip between theContinue reading “#Writephoto ‘The Letter’ #FlashFiction #100Words”
#FridayFictioneers ‘The Ransom’ #FlashFiction #100words
It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story featuring Alice Pendragon and her family! Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge, and to Courtney Wright. for submitting the photo prompt by a photographer who prefers to remain anonymous. The Ransom ‘Alice! Are you alright?’ Alice held her throbbing cheek, too dazed toContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘The Ransom’ #FlashFiction #100words”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘A Thousand Paper Cranes’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare
This post was written in response to Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch’s weekly #99 word Flash Fiction Challenge. This week’s prompt is to include ‘the charisma of cranes’ in the story. Check out other entries or take part yourself! Miss Martinelli’s Present ‘We’ve come to see Miss Martinelli,’ said Sally. ‘I’m afraid, my daughter isn’tContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘A Thousand Paper Cranes’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare”
#SundayWalks ‘Flowers and Patios’ #Tanka #Poems
In ancient gardens Dismembered, Roman statues Watch pruned, potted plants Bursting with fragrance, glowing In lush, flourishing patios. **** I went for a walk to visit the World Heritage Patios Festival in Cordoba, Spain, this morning with my friend Gabriela. What a stunning place to stimulate all my senses! **** I hope you wereContinue reading “#SundayWalks ‘Flowers and Patios’ #Tanka #Poems”
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Through a Window
My ‘To Be List’ on my study window. Find out more about Cee’s Weekly Black and White Challenge here
#3LineTales Week 119 #FlashFiction ‘First Date’
First Date The children pointed to the orange scarf she had asked him to wear and ran towards him, begging him to tell them a story, so he told them about the extraterrestrial children who had brought magical stones as gifts for their earthling friends. She watched her enthusiastic students enthralled as he improvised hisContinue reading “#3LineTales Week 119 #FlashFiction ‘First Date’”
