Tag Archives: short fiction

Flight – #writephoto byTrent P. McDonald

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Note – this is part two of the story I started with last weeks #writephoto prompt (click here for part 1 – The Tunnel) — When I awoke, I was in a small rock chamber.  Wondering where the light was … Continue reading →

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The Tunnel – by Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Photo by Sue Vincent “Dad!  Dad!” Cate and Leo came running up to the back of the house, where I was doing chores. “Whoa, calm down, what’s the rush?  Being chased by a hornet again?” I asked. “Dwarves, Dad,” Leo … Continue reading →

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 Derelict by Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Photo by Sue Vincent I crested a small ridge and the countryside became familiar.  It wasn’t anything that could be seen, not any feature or landmark, it had to do with the scent of the air, the feel under my … Continue reading →

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Child by Trent McDonald #writephoto

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Photo by Sue Vincent Typically I try to avoid the nursery.  I know exactly what effect it will have, and sure enough, as I stepped inside and looked at the carefully tended, but mostly neglected, toys, tears sprang to my … Continue reading →

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Enigma by Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Tortor was a warrior and understood how the world worked.  He shook his head as he looked around the earthworks and the stones.  He approached the man who was obviously in charge. “Hey you, what’s your name?” The man slowly … Continue reading →

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Stones by Trent P. McDonald– #writephoto

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“See here,” wise Beandor said to his young pupil, Therry, “This arch, though appearing so weak, is very strong.  Although the walls may crumble, unless the keystone is disturbed, the arch will stand and bear weight.” Beandor used his staff … Continue reading →

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Gold by Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Photo by Sue Vincent People have often called me a “49er”, though I didn’t make the journey across the country until ’52.  I was young and foolish back then, but I guess we all were.  I had “gold fever” as … Continue reading →

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Spring by Trent McDonald #writephoto

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Photo ©Sue Vincent “The guide book says this has been a sacred spot for millennia.  There are shrines and crap dating to the Neolithic around these springs.  Stupid primitives, praying to water.  Come on!  The others went this way.” Margaux … Continue reading →

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 Over the Embers by Trent McDonald #writephoto

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Photo ©Sue Vincent I glanced around the glowing embers at the three dower faces.  The boys were shivering in the cold, each lost to their own thoughts. “Hey,” I said, “let’s tell some stories, ok?” “What?  Are you crazy?” Derek, … Continue reading →

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The Clock Had Different Ideas by Trent McDonald #writephoto

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Photo ©Sue Vincent I see you admiring the clock.  A beauty, isn’t it?  Come here my child and let me tell you a story about that clock. The ancient tower, hewn from cold, hard stone, was built for war, not … Continue reading →

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