Tag Archives: short story

A Sympathetic Ear by Geoffrey West

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“So my wife smashed a bottle of wine over my head and told me she hated me and that she’d been having an affair with the milkman for two years,” said the man in the pub I’d only just met. … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Magic – #writephoto

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt. This week, I have chosen a magical winter scene. If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – Bleak – #writephoto

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Bleak * Ghosts of war and peace To sit with both and wonder Why there is a choice Waves wash the shore regardless Eternity in motion * Defence and offence Wreaking grief and destruction A horror story Memory denies itself … Continue reading →

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The Escape – by James at Powered by Robots – #writephoto

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“Are you out of your mind, Jake? If we get caught here, they’ll add ten years to our sentences.” “Relax, Hubie. We won’t get caught. Now get off your lazy butt and help me drag the raft higher on the … Continue reading →

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Prelude to Battle – Iain Kelly – #writephoto

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Titus Valerius looked out over the grey water of the Adriatic Sea. The view was as bleak as his prospects. It had been a year since he had seen Rome and his beloved Domitilla. When he had joined the army … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Bleak – #writephoto

Posted on November 23, 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 – Haven- #writephoto

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Haven * In warmth and welcome Weary travellers seek rest Sheltered from the storm Ancient walls of mellow stone Offering security * Sunset lights the sky A final blaze precedes night Promising the dawn Nature’s assurance of hope Darkness engulfs … Continue reading →

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Haven – Sarah Brentyn #writephoto

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“No, no. That’s east. I’m sure of it.” Angela looked back at the three strangers she’d managed to pick up along her travels. The tall, ginger-haired boy tilted his head. “I think that’s west.” “North,” the little girl toddled up … Continue reading →

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Haven – Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Another perfect day, one of the few days when I am spared slave labor in the Uranium mines on Pluto, and it was ruined. “Are you just going to waste your entire day rotting your brain on Saturday morning cartoons?” … Continue reading →

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Haven – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I shall never forget the sound that first time. We sat cramped together in the dark shelter at the end of the garden, with only a flickering gas lamp providing a dull orange glow. Rufus, only a pup, huddled on … Continue reading →

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