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Category: For the readers among us

It might be for the best

June 23, 2023 cheryl 1 Comment

‘I hate that saying.’ Maddie crossed her arms and glared at her mother. ‘It might be for the best,’ she…

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

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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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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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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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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Guest Dream Run: Use these three words

June 13, 2023 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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