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The Finishing Touch (Friday Fictioneers, February 2015)

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Sandra

Not the brightest button in the box, Josh stumbled over the words, his father’s amused gaze only heightening his discomfort. “It was real s-savage, Dad.” What Josh had seen as he’d peeped through the thick cordylline grass had rooted him … Continue reading →

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Beachcomber (Friday Fictioneers, May 2014)

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Sandra

“Please hurry.” With trembling fingers I pocket the phone, hoping they’ll find me quickly. The body lies half-covered by seaweed, but I can still hear the relentless drone of insects meandering through what is left of the head. I struggle … Continue reading →

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Low Tide (Friday Fictioneers, October 2013)

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Sandra

Time, I think, for something a little darker.  I’ve restrained myself admirably for weeks now, but as prompted by Erin Leary a short while ago, it’s time to ‘off’ someone.  And I feel better for it already!  🙂 Why not … Continue reading →

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Helvellyn (yeah write speakeasy #101, March 2013)

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Sandra

“I can never go back there.” She would, we’d both known that.  Janine just needed her moment at centre-stage. I’d turned away irritated.  We all missed Mel, but trust Janine to try to claim the greatest loss. Jack had sighed; … Continue reading →

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Simon Said… (Friday Fictioneers, February 2013)

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Sandra

Simon said the barn was haunted; and he was usually right. My Dad said one day someone would get killed there; the roof was dangerous.  Dad was usually right too, though everyone said he was a worrywart. Nothing stopped us … Continue reading →

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Once The Fire Goes Out (Friday Fictioneers, December 2012)

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Sandra

This week’s Friday Fictioneers prompt is courtesy of Doug McIlroy.  Certainly had me stumped Doug, no idea what the ball represents or the hooped things with chains hanging from them.  Looks a bit sinister to me.  🙂  Anyway, this is … Continue reading →

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This Way Please… (Five Sentence Fiction, October 2012)

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Sandra

This week’s one word prompt from Lillie McFerrin’s Five Sentence Fiction Challenge was:       Summoning every last ounce of her energy, she crawled painfully towards her car, half blinded by blood streaming from her forehead. She had no … Continue reading →

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The End of Summer (Friday Fictioneers, September 2012)

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Sandra

This week’s photo prompt for the Friday Fictioneers came courtesy of Piya Singh. Such a beautiful summer… I couldn’t believe it was true; he was total perfection, and incredibly wanted to be with me. That day, we’d slithered down stone-flecked … Continue reading →

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