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The Giant’s Headless Body ~ James Elkington

Reblogged from Mountains, Myths and  Moorlands: An unnamed giant lived on these moors – he wasn’t a good giant, he was a bad giant and he robbed and persecuted the folk who lived round about. The locals needed a hero … Continue reading

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Well Worth It ~ Notes to Women #writephoto

I stand here, in the mist, waiting. Waiting for you. Every year, I come to the spot where we last parted company and where you promised me that you would be upon your return after the journey which called you … Continue reading

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The beginning of a revolution ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Mist rolled down the hillside into the base of the valley where the small hamlet lay. Silence ruled as the hanging shroud dampened any sound. Then, cutting through the atmosphere, a clear, sharp repeated noise emerged. ‘Slap, slap, slap’ footsteps … Continue reading

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Conflagration – Dorinda Duclos #writephoto

The story had been told long ago, and on this day it would come to fruition. She felt herself falling apart, bits and pieces burning up her insides. She didn’t know it would feel this way, praying she could make … Continue reading

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Snow in summer

I stood like a mountain Astride the plain Watching with slow eyes As life passed beneath me. Feeling the seasons on my skin, Each year a mere frisson, And the years passed Until snow silenced me. I waited immobile For … Continue reading

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The Last Time – Fandango #writephoto

“You never get it right, do you?” Amy scolded her husband. “This is the last time I’m going to leave planning the family vacation to you.” “It’s not that bad,” Craig said. “You’re not serious, right?” Amy said. “We’ve been … Continue reading

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#writephoto — The Tundra – Fandango

Ashok looked back across the frozen tundra toward the snow capped mountains. He had been walking day and night for at least two days, although he couldn’t be sure, since he was somewhat disoriented. He thought he was heading east, … Continue reading

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Something to bury – Neel Anil Panicker #wrietphoto

Richard stood, his trekking boots rooted to the rocky edges, his mind stilled by the mesmerising sight of pearly white mountain peaks jutting out into the cloudy skies. Below him, sparkled a carpet of cedar and pine trees, clothed in … Continue reading

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Thaw #writephoto Joelle LeGendre

Watching traffic from our picture window on Christmas day, a tepid breeze trying to tease the mercilous sun, I asked my mother, “What is snow.” “Where did that come from,” she chuckled. “Daddy and I saw White Christmas on TV.” … Continue reading

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Thaw – Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

I watch you from afar So remote and beautiful I feel a chill wind For those who dare approach But then you smile And I feel a thaw Continue reading at Trent’s World

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