Written in response to #MidWeekFlash Challenge number 299 ‘When is a trap not a trap?’ We both stared out of the car and up at the beacon of light coming from the window of the tower block. Curfew was long passed and lights out had been and gone. And yet there it was shining like … Continue reading To catch a hunter – a #midweekflash short
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Imagination – a midweek flash challenge short
Written in response to #MidWeekFlash challenge 295 ‘What do you see?’ He stared up at the rocks stabbed into the ground. The sun was setting between them, making his eyes hurt. ‘Stones.’ He rubbed at his eyes. ‘And white spots now.’ He hadn’t looked directly at the sun, but it was so bright, burning in … Continue reading Imagination – a midweek flash challenge short
Library of memories- A #MidWeekFlash short
This was written in response to the picture prompt by @PurpleQueenNL for the midweek flash challenge Week 293. See the picture here. ‘Well, this is unexpected.’ Eleanor’s head snapped up in surprise as Thomas wandered into the library. She was perched on a step halfway up the elaborate staircase that took up the centre of … Continue reading Library of memories- A #MidWeekFlash short
Moving hallways – A Tempus Rock short
This was written in response to #MidWeekFlash Challenge no.288 on Finding Clarity. Visit the blog to see the picture prompt for this week's short. More Tempus Rock stories are available right here! ‘Haven’t seen this corridor before…’ While tentatively stepped out of the stairwell and into the new hallway. Tempus Rock was a fickle thing, … Continue reading Moving hallways – A Tempus Rock short
Training Day- Avalon and Albion
Written in reponse to Mid-Week Flash Challenge 286. A prequel short to the Avalon and Albion flash fiction series available by subscribing to the Cloaked Press newsletter. “You need to be quicker.” Thosilian loosed another bolt towards Kaekillian. He managed to dodge and begin tracing at the same time but he noticed too late that … Continue reading Training Day- Avalon and Albion
The Games Master
I've always been intrigued by the whole role playing game thing. The choose your own way in real time. Building characters, crafting their strengths...sounds very much like writing. So despite having never played before, I offered myself up as a games master. I would find a system, and wow there are a lot and they … Continue reading The Games Master
Ghost Tale (a prompt poem) Complete!!
This year vssGhostTales is releasing a prompt every week for 2023 and in my infinite wisdom, I have started a poem. Each week, I'll add a new verse based on the prompt word that carries on the story. Will I manage to keep this going for 52 weeks, will I remember each week? Only time … Continue reading Ghost Tale (a prompt poem) Complete!!
The Cathedral – The Reveal
Cast your minds back to September to a short piece called The Cathedral where I mentioned it was a challenge to @WaysUnseen to create a picture based on the drawing. After reading the piece, there may have been a few terse words about the inclusion of a spiral staircase but in the end, the spiral … Continue reading The Cathedral – The Reveal
Always be prepared (Tempus Rock)-A MidWeekFlashChallenge Short
For the picture prompt for this piece, please visit MidWeekFlashChallenge week 273 'Did you not think maybe it would have been an idea to get us on the other side of all the water? You know, on the side with the town we need to check?' 'We are in the exact right time and mere … Continue reading Always be prepared (Tempus Rock)-A MidWeekFlashChallenge Short
The voice in your head
I have discovered recently, that not everyone sees their thoughts in their head. I know that sounds like an odd opening but stay with me. When I read a book, I see it, the pictures are there in my head. I don't really know how else to describe it because I can't really comprehend the … Continue reading The voice in your head
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