Tag Archives: short story

Thursday photo prompt – Mists – #writephoto

Posted on December 14, 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 – Portal – #writephoto

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Portal * Pathway arrow-straight Connecting the here and there No deviation * Moment to moment Worn by a thousand footsteps Inevitable * A choiceless journey Mitigated by freedom To walk in gladness * The photo for this week’s prompt was … Continue reading →

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#writephoto – portal by Elizabeth at Tea and Paper

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

2, 4, 6 , 8 beep  – 7, 4, 5, 6 beep – 3, 4, 9, 7 beep. Ella has tried all the possible combinations, how could she forget it? She doesn’t have much time, the walls are closing on her. … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Veil #writephoto from Jagah Dil Mein

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

On the face of it, the corridor seems poorly lit, and hence, slightly eerie, I admit, but only those of us beyond the veil know its true significance: It is a portal between life and the afterlife, a path through … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Portal – #writephoto

Posted on December 7, 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 – Magic – #writephoto

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Magic * Pale snow shrouds the world Moments of perfect silence Counted by heartbeats * In childlike wonder Magical reality Dreamed into being * Fragile as snowflakes The veils between worlds waver Enchanting the land * The photo for this … Continue reading →

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Spirit – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

There was no magic in what he did. The snow made it easy to track the footprints. So long as it did not snow again before nightfall, he would find his prey. The creek had not frozen over yet, the … Continue reading →

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Two White Mice by Anita Dawes – Reblogged from Smorgasbord

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Delighted to share a short story from the Christmas archives of author Anita Dawes. When you feel that there is little to celebrate, a random act of kindness can bring the sparkle and spirit to Christmas alive. Two White Mice … Continue reading →

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Conscience – Craig Towsley #writephoto

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The rider stopped to water his horse at the open creek. The animal whinnied. “Thought I lost you a few days back,” he said, warming his hands and lifting his face to the low, winter sun. “You tried. Almost did,” … Continue reading →

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Magic – Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The storm raged for days. Samuel watched Abigail as she slept.  He frowned.  There were few good choices ahead. Abigail rolled over and opened an eye. “Sam, please come to bed.  It’s late.” He shook his head.  “I need to … Continue reading →

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