Going on with life seemed pointless. What did I have left to live for?
A chance encounter in a supermarket gives a grieving man a message of hope.
Theilc kicked moodily at a stone that had come loose from the footpath. He looked up at the …
First part of a children’s fantasy book I’m working on. Critique welcomed.
‘If you must go into that terrible forest, do not forget it be Samhain, child.’ / ‘Samhain?’ Siobhan repeated, puzzled, ‘You mean Hal…
Short story entry for the Spirit Walks Challenge
The sparkling flow of water drew Bill like a magnet. Clumps of jonquils, Dutch iris and daffodils flourished along the banks of the s…
Written piece for the Fantasy Art Group’s Spirit Walks Challenge
‘You knew of your husband’s affair with the victim, Mrs Lehman?’ / ‘Yes,’ Carla replied. / ‘But you maintain that your husband was with…
Entry for Flash Fiction’s Witness Challenge
“Hangman, Hangman, hold it a little while? I think I see my friends coming, riding many a mile.’ Troy glanced up at the karaoke stage….
Short story written for Twisted Tales’ Twisted Karaoke / Competition. Inspired by (and the lyrics that are included within) Led Zeppelin’s – “Gallow’s Pole”
The bridge was deserted. Light from the full moon reflected over the debris that polluted the canal below. Sandra rested her elbows on th…
For Twisted Tales Star Twisters Challenge. Week 2 prompt – Canal
Inside the hedge, Asha and Theilc were washed an emerald green as the sun tried to push through the dense foliage. The little man swung n…
Children’s fantasy novel – Work in progress / Critiques welcomed! Part one can be found here
I’d loved the river that ran through the woods behind our property. It was my sanctuary, my confidante when times were tough. When Mama d…
For Flash Fiction’s Missing Challenge Inspired by Coppertrees artwork Lost in the Waves
It was usually a curse. An unbearable pain and sense of dislocation that made Cassie sick for days. Cassie had carried this ability of he…
250 word flash fiction story for Star Twisters Trust Me Prompt
“She’s the perfect catch! Smart, beautiful, talented! How did you get so lucky?” / Adam heard the same phrase over and over from his fam…
Wriiten for Twisted Tales group Star Twister’s Challenge. This week’s prompt word is catch 250 words exactly
‘I can’t believe you guys convinced me that this would be more fun than skiing!’ Holly shivered, wrapping her arms more tightly around …
Wriiten for Short Stories- Spherical Writings, Long Weekend Writing Challenge. The prompt word was Queen
The panes shivered slightly before imploding. Shards of glass flew in every direction. All of the window frames in the room lay em…
My entry for the Twisted Tales Group Shivered Challenge
Karen swung her knapsack wearily into a more comfortable position on her back, only problem was there didn’t seem to be one. / / “Never…
For A Novel Idea’s Fall Challenge
Shalala made the first move. One pawn, two spaces forward. Quolo followed suit. In silence the game continued. Shalala’s first pawn fin…
For Short Stories – Spherical Writings Checkmate challenge
My story, The Amulet received an honourable mention in “Short Stories…
My story, The Amulet received an honourable mention in Short Stories – Spherical Scriptings Revenge of the Pawn writing challenge! The winners were feaured in the group and then on RedBubbles Writing Home Page!! / Check out Short Stories – Spherical Scriptings to read some amazing and creative works by my fellow writers!
The little glade in the forest was where Emma liked to come to think. Surrounded by waist high hollyhocks in a broad semicircle, with t…
Written for the current contest being run by Fabulous Flowers. The theme is The Secret Garden
The drumbeats grew faster as the night progressed. The dancers seemed to have worked themselves into a fever; limbs thrashing, hips gyrat…
Written for Star Twister 35 Prompt – Fever Word Count – 334 n.b. I have once again used the prompt to help me start off a new story. As always, contructive critiques are most welcome!
Lola caught the flicker of a shadow out of the corner of her eye. She turned. Nothing was there; again. / Lola wondered whether this w…
For Star Twisters #51 challenge Prompt – shadows Word Count 350
Will walked down the hallway of the moonlit apartment. Everything was so different and yet the same. He ran a hand lightly over an old dr…
This story is a complete work of fiction, it has, however, been inspired by the eternal love shared between my friend Elsie Duggan and her beloved husband, Bill. I can only hope that my husband and I shall shall share the same depth of love that endures past all boundaries.
Salt spray whipped Cody’s cheeks as pale green waves crashed upon the unfamiliar, rocky shore. Jumping to his feet, Cody studied his su…
For Art and Stories Made for Children’s Fantasy Writing Challenge
‘Hello. My name is Isabella. How can I help you today?’ / _You can serve me best by returning to your fancy smancy college to learn a …
For Star Twister’s #56 challenge Prompt – Deal Word Count – 347
‘I’m so excited, Mr Twinkles!’ Bronwyn exclaimed, scooping her tiny black kitten into her arms. Mr Twinkles purred deeply as he nuzzled i…
This piece was inspired by Coppertrees Halloween image Trick or Treat written for the Halloween collab challenge currently running in the Challenge Cafe group.
_The room was cold. It tasted like blue on the tip of Fran’s tongue. Blue splayed out in delicate tendrils to cover her face. In another …
For Star Twisters #56 Prompt – Choose a picture from the Twisted Tales Gallery and base a story around it. I chose to use ArtistaDonna’s pencil drawing titled Butterfly Woman Word Count – 349 Once again, I have had to cut back significantly to meet the word count!! I hope nothing important is lost in translation :)
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