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Snap!
She twangs the elastic mercilessly against her inner wrist, and the compulsion subsides. She can do this… everything will be fine. Within a minute, the feelings resurge. That gnawing sensation in her gut, a rising flutter of panic in the … Continue reading
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Him Too – Friday Fictioneers, October 2020
She’s been depleted by it all. The whispers, accusations, police, lawyers, the attention-seeking dewy-eyed young women queuing up for their fifteen minutes of fame. Justice may have ultimately prevailed, but at what cost to his reputation, their social standing, even … Continue reading
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Will You Be Staying Long…? Friday Fictioneers, June 2020
“Side plates on the left,” says my mother-in-law. Piss off. “…and where’s those egg-cups I gave you?” Oh hell, charity shop probably. “Sleep well, Julia?” “The bed was somewhat lumpy, I thought.” “Ah… you found the pea then…” “Pea?” “Tea?” … Continue reading
The Sisterhood – Flash 500 November 2018 (Third Place)
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Taken – Friday Fictioneers, April 2018
The mall, once dilapidated, is now all chrome, glass and glitter. A cold marble bench marks the spot where she lost Mikey, cold as the fear that gripped her when he was wrenched from her arms. Twenty years today. But … Continue reading
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Calling Home – Friday Fictioneers, December 2017
“Hi Jeanie, how’s it going?” “Fine. You?” “Terrific. Think I might have a contract lined up.” “Really?” “Right – guy saw me perform, left a number for me to ring.” “Great. When you coming home, honey?” “Soon Jeanie, my luck’s … Continue reading
Peek: Weekly Photo Challenge
The challenge this week was to reveal just enough of the subject to catch the viewer’s attention, to make them want a little more detail. This particular subject has always fascinated me, and I must have taken scores of shots … Continue reading
Wanderlust: Weekly Photo Challenge
There is no place that signifies travel as much to me as South Africa, possibly because my initial visit there marked the first time I’d travelled outside Europe. So even though I visited Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia a few … Continue reading
