Tag Archives: mystery

Mountains White as Clouds… Stuart France

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* … “As I see it,” continues Wen, “we have two possible identities for an Old Woman who tends a Herb Garden and can be described as an Enchantress, or an Ogress…” “Only two?” “She is either Mother Earth or … Continue reading →

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Flames of the Fire-Drake… Stuart France #writephoto

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* “All the elements can be used to ‘scry’,” smiled the instructor, “but fire is the most difficult because the flames flicker so quickly. To get you started we’ve freeze-framed a fire to give your vision the chance to keep … Continue reading →

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Parsley and Partiality III… Stuart France

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* “In fact,” says Wen, placing the metaphorical bit firmly between her teeth, “I’m not even sure I’m happy with the term folk belief, I think I prefer folk wisdom.” “And which version of the tale do you prefer?” “Oh, … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Flame #writephoto

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Use the image below to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT) Wednesday 15th February and link back to this post with a pingback. Please make sure that … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – Low tide #writephoto

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken at Grange-over-Sands a couple of years ago when I joined my son for a couple of days touring the Lake District. The winter days were short, but the air and the light … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Lucy Brazier – From Cambridge to Whitehall

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Like most writers, the written word has been a passion of mine from a very young age. Once I had learnt how to read, I knew that there was nothing else I wanted more than to write stories of my … Continue reading →

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The Moons of Mountain Ana IX… Stuart France

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* “So when do I get that drink you owe me?” “Soon…” * The warmth of silence as she threads the eye of a needle. * “I like your owl.” “It’s Minoan.” * Continue reading here

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The Moons of Mountain Ana VIII… Stuart France

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* Gemma’s warmth as she links my arm and the world stops screaming… * You are an island dark with life; A swan-hatched dream, taking flight; A blue-shot cormorant, nestled in night. * Continue reading here

The Moons of Mountain Ana VII… Stuart France

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* Becky is beautiful but kind and cruel, in turns. * Her eyes flash when I call her a vamp, and when I bad mouth her boyfriend. “You make me laugh,” she says, “can I kill you?” * She has … Continue reading →