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Tag: Fantasy

Cindy and the Beastly Prince

October 26, 2023 cheryl

Happy Halloween freebie! Cindy and the Beastly Prince – When Cindy gets her wish to go to the ball, things…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Marketing, News Filed under: fairytale mashup, fairytales, Fantasy, romance, short stories, writing

Abandoned wellies picture prompt

October 25, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Mara shook her head at the sight. Wellies abandoned on the path, umbrella too. Tears pricked her eyes, pride, sorrow,…

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

The folders bulge with unanswered letters

September 30, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

Writing prompts this week courtesy of Katie Ward’s Girl Reading. Nancy remembered crossing the road to the newsagent. She was…

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

Asian taxi in autumn forest: picture prompt

September 20, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

Continuing with picture prompts this week, and another short one. Have a little fun with this contrasting image. She had…

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

Girls in the rain: picture prompt

September 18, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Picture prompts this week and it’s nice to be back. Keeping it short and sweet for today, but getting the…

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

In the packed congregation solemnity ruled

August 23, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

Today’s writing prompt is also taken from Laurie Lee’s Cider with Rosie. Word spread, rumours sliding through the grass on…

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

‘You know why I’m here?’

August 2, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

‘You know why I’m here?’ He stood in the open doorway, lit by the moon, staring hard at her. She…

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

Origins: The Legend of Ava Ivy Logan

July 10, 2023 cheryl

The prequel to The Breach Chronicles Origins: The Legend of Ava by Ivy Logan, is a fast-paced read to create…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: book reviews, books, Fantasy, reading, short stories, writing

The boy squinted at the house

June 26, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

The boy squinted at the house. Tall, built of weathered stone with ancient stone windows filled with puckered glass. Four…

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

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