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The Night Market (Friday Fictioneers, October 2012)

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Sandra

It was good to see that the Friday Fictioneers transition went smoothly last week, and that we didn’t seem to lose anybody on the way.  This week’s photo is courtesy of Ted Strutz and reminded me of the night markets … Continue reading →

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Nasus Tortus (Friday Fictioneers, October 2012)

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Sandra

Friday Fictioneers continues this week under the auspices of Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, and kicks off with a great photo.  I hope I’ve correctly identified the flower through the window, but if not you’ll just have to use your imagination.  🙂   … Continue reading →

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Life-Changing (100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups, October 2012)

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Sandra

The prompt from 100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups this week was the phrase ‘.. suddenly it was in my hand’. I’d promised not to touch it again, but rage overcame me and suddenly it was in my hand. I … Continue reading →

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Innocent! (100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups, August 2012)

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Sandra

This week’s prompt for the 100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups was the phrase …together the flames… She stands silently, head bowed as they light the kindling beneath her, her dark locks shielding her face. The hem of her robe … Continue reading →

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A Dish Best Served Cold (100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups, July 2012)

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Sandra

The challenge at Julia’s place this week was to create a story containing the prompt “the line was drawn”. “But… the line was drawn under all that business,” Gavin spluttered, slamming his glass on the table.  “We agreed, remember?” “I … Continue reading →

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Work for Idle Hands (100 Word Challenge for Grown-ups, June 2012)

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Sandra

The prompt this week from 100WCGU was the phrase ‘There’s a real buzz about this place.’ “You’ll like it here,” said Matron, “there’s so much for residents to do.” I hated it;  bingo seemed such a moronic pastime, bridge brought … Continue reading →

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Trespass (Friday Fictioneers, April 2012)

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Sandra

This week’s photo prompt from Madison Wood’s Friday Fictioneers is here:  Louella’s family fenced their land with barbed wire – probably to keep out riff-raff like us. But we were wild, we could get anywhere we wanted to, and we … Continue reading →

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It’s What I’m Here For (100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups, April 2012)

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Sandra

The challenge this week was to incorporate the phrase  ‘I’m exhausted.   Shut the door behind you… Every evening, pounding the pavements, whatever the weather, with me twenty yards behind. I do my best, but I’m overweight, and no athlete. … Continue reading →

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Payback (MicroHorror, February 2012)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Sandra

“What are you doing out on the window-ledge, Wendy? You come right back in, this minute.” “I can’t.  That woman told me to come out here.” “Which woman?” “The one wearing the sparkly dress.  Always flitting about.” “Why on earth … Continue reading →

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The Change of Life (MicroHorror, February 2011)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Sandra

“Can I go in to see Grandma?” “No, Billie, she’s changing at the moment.” “Will it take long?” “Give it an hour or so, hon.” That hour seemed interminable to Billie, but eventually Mom checked the clock and jerked her … Continue reading →

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