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Tag: flash fiction

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

Trapped in the milky unreality of the fog

November 15, 2023 cheryl 6 Comments

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

Using all five senses to immerse the reader

November 9, 2023 cheryl

As writers, we tend towards language which visually describes our characters and the settings in which we place them. Imagery…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: editing, flash fiction, sensory writing, short stories, writing

Indignation and fear mingled in her heart

November 6, 2023 cheryl 5 Comments

The letter arrived on the hall mat together with a bill Ingrid knew would have a great red overdue stamp…

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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

Wish Bone by Dreena Collins

November 3, 2023 cheryl

An easy five star review for this latest delightful collection by Dreena Collins. I adore Dreena’s work – her imagery…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: flash fiction, short stories, women's fiction, writing

She had tied her hair with a red ribbon

November 2, 2023 cheryl 1 Comment

Jake glanced at his watch again. He pulled at the uncomfortable bow tie at his throat, shrugged his shoulders to…

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

She had been content with this life

October 30, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

Sophie had no memory of ordering the book. It arrived through the mailbox that Friday morning, just squeezing through to…

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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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‘You can’t imagine what it’s like after 33 years.’

October 18, 2023 cheryl 5 Comments

Writing prompt courtesy of William Boyd’s The Blue Afternoon, my current read. ‘Mum, are you awake?’ The voice threaded its…

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