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Photo prompt round-up – Track #writephoto

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Losing track of time A moment’s inspiration Lasting a lifetime Dappled with tears and laughter A path walked in friendship sings The photo for this week’s prompt was taken on our way to Waylands Smithy recently, when we took Gary … Continue reading →

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Life, But Not As We Know It ~ Geoff Le Pard #writephoto

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

‘Hello?’ ‘Hello?’ ‘You need to open the door.’ ‘Door?’ ‘Can you see it?’ ‘Yes, But…’ ‘Pull it open and I’ll explain.’ ‘But who… why? My dog. Where’s Bonkers?’ ‘Please, just open the door.’ Carol-Ann Strudel looked around. Her eyes must … Continue reading →

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The Hunt Begins ~ The Dark Netizen #writephoto

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Sue Vincent

This is the fifth part of this story! Read the prequels here: Part 1- Twittering Tales: Statues Part 2- Flash Fiction: Nice Neighborhood Part 3- Twittering Tale: Raindrops Part 4- Flash Fiction: Briefing Perseus walked in front of agent Keynes … Continue reading →

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Track ~ Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“This way.” “Are you sure?” Merle was pointing down a dry stream bed with his walking staff. Or perhaps “up the stream bed”, since the direction went against the flow of water. The path looked torturous and I couldn’t imagine … 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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Photo prompt round-up – Stone #writephoto

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Ancient stone watches The passing of centuries Carve a weathered face The heartbeat of stone is slow Man no more than passing through * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken on Stanton Moor in Derbyshire. The stone … Continue reading →

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Stone ~ Hayley R, Hardman #writephoto

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It was too hot to walk on the tops today, but Judy had to get away. Out here, with the heathers, few trees and mother nature all round, she could escape. She didn’t have to put on the brave face … Continue reading →

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Stone ~ Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“What is that?” L stopped and pointed. They had just passed through a swampy area and were on dry land once more, though it was obvious that they were approaching the sea. “Nobody is quite sure,” J said. “It was … 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 →

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Thursday photo prompt: Stone #writephoto

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt. If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed and I usually share something about the … Continue reading →