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The Source of Magic ~ Anurag Bahkshi #writephoto

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Sue woke up to see Charli staring unblinkingly at a tall tree near their campsite. “Look at that light emanating from that tree, it’s magical,” Charli said softly. Sue looked towards the tree, and said dismissively, “It’s just sunlight reflected … Continue reading →

In Which The Earth Loses Its Diamonds And Gains A World Religion ~ Geoff Le Pard#writephoto #flashfiction

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It all began in a small wood near Chipping Granite just outside of Stratford. Sunday morning at ten when the Rev. Worple Le Posset was walking Jericho, his Puddle an unlikely combination of pug and poodle. ‘What’s that, boy?’ The … Continue reading →

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Caught ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Sue Vincent

He strained against the ropes as the sun moved across the sky above the trees. A gentle breeze made the canopy whistle and sway. It was the only sound. He still saw the painted face under the tousled hair, the … Continue reading →

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Crisis ~ Reena Saxena #writephoto

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“Looks like our ancestors held court here. The different size and shapes indicate a hierarchy. The broadest one was occupied by the ruler.” “Ruler? You mean to say that the others were ruled?” My rebellious brother cast a challenging glance … Continue reading →

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The Spinning Circle of Death ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Sue Vincent

He stared at it. It stared back at him. It seemed harmless, a spinning circle. Yet within it he sensed malevolence, an ominous presence, a threat. Was it sneering at him? Laughing at his bad fortune? How long would the … Continue reading →

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The Summer Carpet ~ Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I woke up at the crack of dawn as usual, hungry, grumpy, morose. The extended winter had not been kind to me and my family. The fields were frozen, and nothing could grow on them. All we could do was … Continue reading →

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Mindset ~ Reena Saxena #writephoto

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Sue Vincent

There are days when the white clouds look like flocks of birds, which will descend to destroy the flowers. Their menacing shapes symbolize evil, out to destroy happiness. I desperately want to spread a net on the flowers, or cover … Continue reading →

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At all costs ~ IainKelly #writephoto

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Her lungs felt like bursting, her legs had no energy left in them. Still she pushed herself on. The bell rang for the final lap of the track. She pictured that tunnel of trees over and over in her mind. … Continue reading →

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The Tattoo Artist ~ Pamela Wight #shortstory

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from roughwhiting: As a tattoo artist, Jilly had met many “unusual” people, but this particular repeat customer was the most unique. Jilly shivered as the tall lean woman floated through the parlor door and sank immediately into Jilly’s “design” … Continue reading →

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An act of mercy ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Sue Vincent

His face was as stony as the rocky outcrop at the top of the hill. I wondered if his heart was made of similar granite. Since Mum had passed he hadn’t shed a tear. My sisters and I had gathered … Continue reading →