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Out of the corner of my eye I saw a flash.…

December 4, 2023 cheryl

The woods were quiet that morning, the way I like them. A dull day with a fine drizzle of rain…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: flash fiction, short stories, writing, writing prompts

Christmas paperback sale!

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We all know books make great gifts. I know many of you have enjoyed various of my books over time,…

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He read at a pirate party

November 29, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Long John Silver took a fancy to him when the pirates raided the ship en route to the new plantations…

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Tower Bridge and the sea picture prompt

November 27, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

The change had been gradual. Heat building, day by day, month by month. The scorched earth cracked, swallowing London one,…

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The kid was in trouble

November 25, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Addie spotted him in the supermarket queue, pretending he wasn’t with the woman who must be his mother going by…

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As soon as the ship had sailed…

November 20, 2023 cheryl 5 Comments

As soon as the ship had sailed… Mara danced a little (sailor’s) jig of joy on the balcony overlooking the…

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End of the road picture prompt

November 18, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

A picture prompt this time. What’s happening here? The scene gave new – and literal – meaning to the phrase…

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Christmas at Hummingbird House by Jane Harvey

November 15, 2023 cheryl

Jane Harvey’s Christmas tale is a delight for her many fans of the residents of Hummingbird House and their inter-related…

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Trapped in the milky unreality of the fog

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Trapped in the milky unreality of the fog, Millie’s new love met its first challenge. It had been an adventure…

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She discovered the love letters by chance

November 13, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

To explain: On occasion, when the brain isn’t sparking, I put the prompt into ChatGPT and ask for ideas –…

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