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Thursday photo prompt – Blue #writephoto

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Welcome to the last writephoto prompt of 2017! As the roundup will be next year, I chose a photo of the half-light, a poit of transition between day and night. Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – Thaw #writephoto

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Thaw * A pale land shrouded Shivers in the winter chill Far from the hearthfire Those who wander find themselves Following their own footprints * In muffled silence Virginal beauty unveils A verdant treasure An ever-present promise Hidden by a … Continue reading →

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Snowy Day – jagahdilmein #writephoto

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Alex had gone to bed happy last night, very happy. It had been snowing so hard since morning yesterday that not just their cottage, but the road to the village, and the village itself had been covered with a blanket … Continue reading →

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The Advent Calendar – a short story from Geoff Le Pard

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tangental: ‘What is it, Mum?’ Emily Smith, 14 looked up from her book. Gilly, her mother, said, ‘A parcel from Uncle Augustus.’ ‘Who is Uncle Augustus?’ ‘I don’t really know. Someone on your father’s side. Do you remember … Continue reading →

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The Thaw – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

After the suicide season over Christmas, when the lack of daylight drove depression rates soaring, the thawing of the winter snow was always the next busiest time of year. Anders Sand had already cleared two cases in the past week, … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Thaw #writephoto

Posted on December 21, 2017 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. Throughout the week I will feature as … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – Mists – #writephoto

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Mists * Vision under stress Clouded by survival’s needs The seen is unseen Unnoticed by conscious sight Beauty passes unremarked * Eyes turning inward Seeking the unsolvable Fixate on madness Moments slide into the mist Their gifts unlooked-for refused * … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Mist – #writephoto -Jagah Dil Mein

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It was a bright and sunny morning that the villagers of Sintano woke up to that day. There was a smile on every face, a spring in every step. If there existed any strangers in that small village, I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Clearing mist – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The mist hung over the fields, obscuring the rising sun which vainly tried to burn the haze away. As the orb rose in the sky, the darkness crept back, revealing the white frosted land. Johnny walked along the slick pavement, … Continue reading →

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Mists – Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Sue Vincent

After decades of travel at the speed of light, we finally arrived at the Land of Cleves on the distant world with the strange name of “Oh, hi! Oh…”. The spaceport looked a lot like the one in The Town … Continue reading →