This was written in response to MidWeek Flash Challenge No. 319 the final prompt! Please head over to Miranda's blog to see the picture that inspired this short and to see her work and previous prompts. I shall be going back and using some of the older prompts but thank you to Miranda for having … Continue reading Knock Knock (A Tempus Rock short)
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Then there were two #MidWeekFlash Challenge story
This is written in response to the picture prompt on MidWeekFlash Challeneg number 308. Have a look at the picture and see other offering by other authors here. “How many do you think there are?” One by one the fires all began to light, conjured by the words of the gathered worshippers. “More than there … Continue reading Then there were two #MidWeekFlash Challenge story
News! Ish
So, not a story this time. Not even inspired ramblings of an insane writer slowly trying to procrastinate instead of work. Well, the procrastinating bit probably is correct but anywho. No, this blog post I thought I'd talk a bit about what's going on in my writing world. First things first, August Shade and the … Continue reading News! Ish
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
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
Cracks – A Tempus Rock short
‘Toby?’ ‘I dialled everything in correctly before you blame me.’ ‘Well it doesn’t look like 1860 to me.’ While started stomping around the room, poking at things in annoyance. Tobias gave a huff and looked down at the chronometer. Everything was perfect. ‘It says we are exactly where we are supposed to be.’ ‘I’m more … Continue reading Cracks – A Tempus Rock short
Temporal anomaly
Jason hated taking Tobias to the future. Well future for Tobias anyway. Going to visit things that you knew through historical study was fine. You had a point of reference, you knew what was going on. But when you go forward… ‘But While, this could be a temporal malfunction. The state of it, it seems … Continue reading Temporal anomaly
Airbus Acquisitions – a prompt short story
A stroll around the deck lead me to the forward section of the airbus. We’d been on the Cumulo for three weeks and we were now into the last six days of sailing. It was nearly time. I allowed myself a few moments respite as I leant over the railings. A netting below made it … Continue reading Airbus Acquisitions – a prompt short story
Warden of realms – a flash fiction story
I walked further up the shore lamenting my lack of shoes. The stones were slick and smooth as my toes curled round to try and get grip on them. The quiet enveloped me. All that could be heard was the waves gently creeping up on the shore before rushing back out to the sea. Purple … Continue reading Warden of realms – a flash fiction story
Out of Sync (A Tempus Rock short)
“What in the name of the Empire are those?” “One, will you quit with the Empire, two, you’re the brains, you tell me,” Jason moved closer to one of the figures. They were perfect human forms but you could see nothing of them. The one nearest him lifted an arm. Quickly he backed away as … Continue reading Out of Sync (A Tempus Rock short)