Tag Archives: short story

Photo prompt round-up – Summit #writephoto

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* The path leads onwards Following the heart’s desire Each step marks a choice Embracing the adventure Each footfall sings of courage * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken at the church of St Michael de la Rupe … Continue reading →

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The Curious Monk – A Short Story ~ Lucy Brazier

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Secret Diary of PorterGirl: Curiosity killed the cat, or so they say. What cat? Why a cat? Were any dogs ever seriously injured by curiosity? Could curiosity maim a fish? This rather eclectic train of thought belonged to … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Summit #writephoto

Posted on July 19, 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 →

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A Familiar Stranger ~ Deborah #writephoto

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She stood there gazing up at the Wishing Tree.  What was a little girl doing here in the forest all by herself.  She looked no older than ten.  Where were her parents?  He wondered if he should approach her.  Maybe … Continue reading →

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The Criminal Underbelly Of The Rag Trade ~ Geoff Le Pard #writephoto #flashfiction

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The two detectives paused, while a constable held up the police bunting for them to duck underneath. The little chequered octagons (‘those darling little octoidals are so this year’) hung limply in the airless glade, the heat oppressive. Detective constable … Continue reading →

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You’re my wish come true ~ Neel Anil Panicker #writephoto

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“It is a metaphorical tree”. Katherine looked at her Indian beau in quizzical fashion. ‘What’s that supposed to mean__a metaphorical tree?’ In reply, Raj lifted his arms and drew a huge circular arc into the silvery cloud of skies. “Look … Continue reading →

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If Wishes Were Ribbons… Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

We stared at the Wishing Tree with wonder. So majestic, so magical. I could SEE what great things could be done through its powers. “Cut it down,” I told my foreman, “we’ll use these ribbons to make Wishing Pods, and … Continue reading →

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How a Farmer’s Son became a Prince’s Best Friend ~ V. M. Sang

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Dragons Rule OK: In my Elemental Worlds books. Pettic, a farmer’s son is the best friend of the Crown Prince. although there is mention of how this came about in the books, I thought I would give you … Continue reading →

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One Wish ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The tree had become a massive shrine of wishes, colourful material decorated every branch, weighing them down and causing them to bow towards the ground. It had been a place of offered prayers and wishes before, but since the boys … Continue reading →

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Wishes ~ Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“Are you the Wish Master?” The man in front of Yashri was in the finest silks and covered in the most expensive jewels.  “Yes,” he answered. “Good, then you will fulfill my wishes,” the jeweled man said. “I am sorry … Continue reading →

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