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Lazy Alone Different: use these three words

June 22, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

Freddy hated being different. It was bad enough having the only white skin among them all – skin which actually…

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

She wishes she had waited

June 21, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

‘A new future,’ he told her. ‘Together forever.’ He laid a gentle hand on her stomach. ‘The three of us.’…

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

London road picture prompt

June 20, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

A rainy London day and the taxis are busy, not one to spare for him. He doesn’t care. The weather…

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‘Lost soles’

June 17, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

‘Lost soles’ and ‘I’d rather have a cup of tea’ (Cheated here and conflated two prompts, to catch up. Enjoy!) If…

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I sit on a window ledge …

June 15, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

I sit on a window ledge, high up in the tower. Behind me is the room I’m to spend the…

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

Cat under an old moon: picture prompt

June 14, 2023 cheryl 1 Comment

An old moon hinted at the winter dawn, its soft white luminescence sufficient for the cat to see by. Well,…

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

The Ransom for Ruth Reed KT McGivens

June 13, 2023 cheryl

In the manner of Miss Marple, but younger, and more upper class, journalist Katie Porter bends her crime-solving skills to…

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Guest Dream Run: Use these three words

cheryl 4 Comments

‘She will be our guest.’ Issy dared lift her gaze a fraction to view the elfin king. He sat on…

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The honeymoon was over

June 12, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

Her best friend hissed at her for days before the wedding. ‘Why are you marrying him?’ ‘He’s not a nice…

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It’s the first day in the new job and

June 10, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

It’s the first day in the new job and Marian is rushing to be on time. She left home when…

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