Tag Archives: mystery

Field of Sheaves…

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* …I have a bad feeling about this place. But Wen insists, and when Wen insists… not even graphic descriptions of the steepness of the hill itself could deflect her… so here we are… half way up the climb… resting … Continue reading →

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#writephoto regulars ~ Meet Trent P. McDonald

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I asked the writephoto challenge regulars if they would like to come over and introduce themselves. Without those of you who write and read the pieces inspired by the weekly photos, the writephoto prompt would not exist. So, if you … Continue reading →

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Flames of the Fire-Drake… Stuart France

Posted on April 7, 2019 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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Costumes…

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* “So what’s it all about, then?” “Oh, lots of things, like, duty and service, and honour, and love, and friendship, and devotion and good government, and bad…” “But ultimately?” “Ulitmately it’s about the need to balance polarity.” “Is that … Continue reading →

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Mountains White as Clouds… Stuart France

Posted on April 5, 2019 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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Thursday photo prompt: Threshold #writephoto

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Sue Vincent

This week’s prompt uses an image many years old. If you know where the picture was taken (and I know that some of you will!) please keep it to yourself until the prompt ends. 🙂 Use the image below as … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up: Bright #writephoto

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* When the light streams in Erasing normality No shadow remains Held within a place of peace Walking always in beauty * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken in Sheffield. The city is home to a number of … Continue reading →

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Parsley and Partiality: King of kings… Stuart France

Posted on April 4, 2019 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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Parsley and Partiality: Craving… Stuart France

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* “Before we solve that particular problem,” says Wen, warming to her theme, “I’d like to spend some time considering the ‘craving motif’.” “It is not particularly overt in the Grimm version. I even thought about including it as a … Continue reading →

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King Fisher’s Way…

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* One time when there was no food at Coyote’s Lodge he went round to Kingfisher’s. “I’m really hungry,” said Coyote, “what is there to eat here?” Kingfisher did not like Coyote’s way with words but he sent his son … Continue reading →

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