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Category: For the readers among us

Someone was dead. And she was supposed to do something about it?

July 26, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

I am following on from Monday’s prompt response which you can find here and which ended thus: The footsteps closed…

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

Resented Quick Sleep: use these three words

July 24, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

Quick footsteps sounded behind her. She didn’t dare glance over her shoulder. Best not to see what stalked her through…

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Maid Stumble Branch: use these three words

July 15, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

‘Why did you let Julie be your maid of honour? She’ll mess it up somehow, I know she will.’ Sue’s…

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Her hand went to her mouth when ….

July 14, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Edith stumbled as she got off the bus. She grabbed the rail to steady herself and made it safely to…

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Glimmering Bird Hasty: use these three words

July 13, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

‘What is it?’ Ada squinted into the woods at the edge of the field where she and her mother gleaned…

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He swore it was the truth

July 12, 2023 cheryl 1 Comment

He held his hand on the black book and he swore it was the truth, the whole truth and nothing…

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Living statue in newspaper: picture prompt

July 10, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

He didn’t know why he bothered. The time and patience it took to get dressed each morning, being careful not…

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The ripped open envelope lay on the kitchen table

July 7, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

It was still there when Laura came down for breakfast, wrapped in her winter dressing gown, sheepskin slippers warming her…

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Woman reading on beach: picture prompt

July 6, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

The house is crowded with mourners. The world and his oyster knew and loved her grandmother, and the funeral in…

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The storm was fast approaching …

July 5, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Elle hunkered down into the sofa, shoulders hunched and arms crossed. The voice – his voice – carried on its…

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