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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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So the next week Bob and I walked again

January 15, 2024 cheryl 5 Comments

Village life was new to me. I’m a city girl. I was a city girl, that is. Until circumstances brought…

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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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The iron gates stood open

January 3, 2024 cheryl 4 Comments

Janet fell asleep to the steady rhythm of Dragon’s wings as they flew above the world. Her dreams filled with…

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Among her new year resolutions Janet decided

January 1, 2024 cheryl 1 Comment

Among her new year resolutions, Janet decided she would spend less time in her imaginary world and engage more in…

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