Category Archives: Fiction

We’re Family!

Posted on January 20, 2018 by prophetable

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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A lighter shade of blue

Posted on November 24, 2017 by prophetable

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 →

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Learning to live the dream

Posted on July 22, 2017 by prophetable

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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In a bit of a jam.

Posted on March 8, 2017 by prophetable

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 →

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An unintended outcome

Posted on February 24, 2017 by prophetable

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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Dream cruise?

Posted on February 17, 2017 by prophetable

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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A clash of dates

Posted on February 7, 2017 by prophetable

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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Where the skeletons are buried…

Posted on January 31, 2017 by prophetable

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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Kidnapping Sandy

Posted on November 26, 2016 by prophetable

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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Worth the risk – revised

Posted on October 31, 2016 by prophetable

(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 →

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