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Category Archives: Fiction
We’re Family!
Faithwriters.com challenge – Advanced Level – 18 Jan 2018 – Topic: bored “Oh, hello! Veronica Harper, isn’t it?” “My name’s Ronnie.” In response to a disapproving look from the older woman, Ronnie smoothed out her tight leopard print sweater. “Yes, … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Fiction, History, Loneliness, Reading, Relationships, Surprises
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A lighter shade of blue
Faithwriters.com challenge entry – Advanced – 16 Nov 2017 – Blue – 3rd place “Isn’t it about time you got rid of those clothes?” Vanessa waved at the wardrobe full of blue dresses. “It’s all I have left of Monica, … Continue reading
Learning to live the dream
Faithwriters.com challenge – 20 July 2017 – Advanced – Topic: Sea-change Landing with a thump on the floor finally woke Sam up. He thrashed wildly for a few seconds but he was cocooned in the duvet which lay in waves … Continue reading
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Tagged Companionship, Destiny, Dreams, Fiction, Friendship, Loneliness, Scotland
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In a bit of a jam.
Faithwriters.com Challenge – 16th February 2017 – Topic: Jam – Intermediate: 2nd Place Maria found her Mummy kneeling on the kitchen floor surrounded by rubbish. “Mummy, what are you doing?” she asked. “I’ve lost my wedding ring,” Mummy replied. “I … Continue reading
An unintended outcome
Faithwriters.com challenge entry 19th January 2017 – Intermediate – Topic: Brand – 1st Place Their arrival passed unnoticed; the rustle of the bamboo blind no different to any other breezy night. A tap on my shoulder just like my little … Continue reading
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Tagged Discrimation, Fear, Hatred, Prejudice, Surprises, Survival, Unexpected
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Dream cruise?
Faithwriters Challenge entry 15 December 2016 – Intermediate – Topic: Daydream (15/12/16) I decided to drink my diet cola in the sunshine, so I settled on a bench facing the river. As I sipped my drink, I heard voices approaching … Continue reading
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Tagged Action, Dreams, Unexpected
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A clash of dates
FaithWriters.com Challenge 27/10/16 – Topic: CALENDAR – 3rd place “I was here first. You’ve no right to push me out!” The voice was shrill, rising as it spoke. A deeper voice replied, slow and steady, “But I have the greater authority.” “Just … Continue reading
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Tagged Challenge, Conflict, Diary, Humour, Scheduling, Time
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Where the skeletons are buried…
Faithwriters.com Challenge entry 9th September 2016 – Topic: “Skulduggery” The shrill cry of the telephone wrenched Naomi’s attention from the report she was reading. Pausing to steady her breathing, she plucked the receiver from it’s rest. “Yes, Sarah. What is?” Naomi … Continue reading
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Tagged Challenge, Fiction, Humour, Journalism, Lies, truth
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Kidnapping Sandy
Entry for Faithwriters.com challenge – 19 May 2016 – Topic: Sneak Highly Commended Sally slowly pushed the door open and peered inside. She could just discern the outline of the bed, the duvet carelessly tossed in the centre and pyjamas … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebration, Family, Love, Memories, Surprises, Treasure
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Worth the risk – revised
(This is a revised version of Worth the Risk based on the advice from the judge’s ratings report) “Wow! I could go for him if I were twenty years younger.” Joan fanned her face with her hand and leaned back … Continue reading