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Tag: writing prompts

I waited quite a while to see if he had anything more to say

February 7, 2024 cheryl 2 Comments

My mind is currently on dull to do lists (like updating the front and back pages of my other novels)…

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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

They put up a parking lot

February 3, 2024 cheryl 2 Comments

Listening on the radio to a conversation about Joni Mitchell, aged 80 and still performing from time to time, led…

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Life is a chair

January 29, 2024 cheryl 4 Comments

Jamie’s day had not gone well. He’d woken late, tripped over the feet of the bedroom chair digging out what…

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While he was cooking

January 24, 2024 cheryl 3 Comments

While he was cooking, Marie explored his bookcase. She’d offered to help with the meal. Chris had shooed her away,…

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That was before the cat showed up

January 22, 2024 cheryl 5 Comments

The party was a resounding success. Sophie poured herself another wine and glanced around. All her guests were busy chatting,…

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Photographer in the snow picture prompt

January 17, 2024 cheryl 4 Comments

Ella loved the park in all seasons. Two miles from home, she had found a more interesting way to reach…

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He looked surprised and said …

January 13, 2024 cheryl 6 Comments

The last instalment of Janet’s story. You can start here to read from the beginning. Janet held her sword before…

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I hope you don’t think that’s too vain

January 10, 2024 cheryl 3 Comments

Continuing last week’s stories which you can find here (Monday), here (Wed) here (Saturday) and part four here. I thought…

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We found the footprints in the snow

January 8, 2024 cheryl 2 Comments

Continuing last week’s stories which you can find here (Monday), here (Wed) and here (Saturday). One more day should wrap…

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Take this path and follow it across two bridges

January 6, 2024 cheryl 4 Comments

Continuing last week’s stories which you can find here (Monday) and here (Wed). Janet led the way to the open…

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