Category Archives: mystery

Microfiction #writephoto: Lanternlight by Jane Dougherty

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

For Sue Vincent’s #writephoto prompt. No matter what kind of photo Sue chooses, the story always seems to come out sinister. I’m beginning to wonder if there’s something I ought to be worrying about. Moths beat against the clear panes, … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Paul Andruss – MOTHER OF GOD

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The final post in the series by author Paul Andruss… for now… Last year the National Geographic Magazine ran a cover story about ‘The Most Powerful Woman in the World’. It was Mary, the mother of Jesus. A woman, who … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Paul Andruss – MISTLETOE and WHINE

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The fourth post in the series by author Paul Andruss… In Norse Mythology Baldur was The Shining One. He was possibly a sun god as his twin brother Hodur is both dark and blind. Baldur was the favourite son of … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Paul Andruss – PSYCHOPOMP

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The first in a series of guest posts by author Paul Andruss… Have you ever wondered what a psychopomp was? What do you mean no! If you think the fact you just don’t care is ever going to stop me, … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: D. E. Haggerty – Coffee is Godlike

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Friends, including my nerdy boss and whacky baker buddy from Callie’s Cakes, claim I’m totally addicted to coffee. Although I’m not as dependent on the drink as they claim – I love a chocolate cupcake smothered in buttercream frosting goodness … Continue reading →

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Culleen in the middle – Lorraine #writephoto

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The middle existed to hold the directions together. North, from which Culleen Callawe’en came: cold, deep forests; thick snow; argon mines; pure magic. South: hot and steamy; exotic, erotic dreamscapes. West: farms and peasant farmers; lords and ladies; kingdoms and … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Bob Van Laerhoven – From the horse’s mouth

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Bob Van Laerhoven is an award winning Begian/Flemish author with a similar problem to my own, but whereas I am owned by a single small dog, Bob is owned by three horses. “My three princesses,” writes Bob. “Bruja – criollo … Continue reading →

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Secrets from fantasticpencils #writephoto

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Sue Vincent

If you listen carefully, can you hear old flirtations, snap of fans, rustle of silks? Can you see glitter of diamonds, reflections of laughter and the flicker of candles? Continue reading here

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Photo prompt round up – Anomaly #writephoto

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Sue Vincent

This week’s photo was taken one cold, frosty dawn, looking west from the top of Higger Tor in Derbyshire. The iridescence is caused when light is scattered by water droplets in the clouds and produces an eerie, otherworldly effect. Iris … Continue reading →

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Anomaly by Neel Anil Panicker #writephoto

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Sue Vincent

ANOMALY By Neel Anil Panicker An eerie silence enveloped the icy darkness. Missing too was the shrill bark of the street dogs disaffected by the hiss of a passing vehicle or a rustle in the trees; or even the uneven … Continue reading →

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