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Photo prompt round-up – Ebb – #writephoto

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Ebb * Beneath the surface Monsters and hidden treasures Lurk unsuspected Awaiting discovery When the tides of life have turned * The depths of a soul Battered by experience Hides many secrets The waves will wash over them A gradual … Continue reading →

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Rubbing Salt in the Wound – Sarah Brentyn #WritePhoto

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“There used to be water here,” he pointed to the cliff. “Up to the standing stones.” She nudged some loose debris with her foot. “This is cool, isn’t it? And, no, there wasn’t. Water, I mean.” “How do you … Continue reading →

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A quirk of fate – Neel Anil Panicker #writephoto

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Sue Vincent

He peeped inside and saw a creaking wobbly legged old wooden cot and lying on it an eighty year old woman spitting blood and bile onto the mud floors, her flaked skin and mangled bones spreading out all over like … Continue reading →

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Saturday Short Story – No Pain, No Gain by Don Massenzio (part one)

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Don Massenzio…the first part of his continuing story…part 9 out now… This week’s story comes from my own struggle to maintain my weight and get fit. Everyone is wearing Fit Bits, Apple Watches or other devices that track … Continue reading →

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Tidal Waves– Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Hands in her pockets, Elizabeth looked down from the top of the cliffs. The tide had receded gradually over the afternoon, revealing the seaweed-covered rocks, sand and pebbles of the seabed. The memory of the place was burned into her … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Ebb – #writephoto

Posted on October 26, 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 the location to yourself until the prompt has closed. Throughout the week I will feature … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – Spur – #writephoto

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken in the Jersey Arms, Stoney Middleton, not too far from my home. The cruel shadow caught my eye, both as an image and as a commentary on Man’s relationship with the creatures … Continue reading →

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Living In The Shadows #writephoto – Geoff LePard

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Sue’s #writephoto prompt is ‘Oh my god. It’s an alien spider. He did bring something back, just like I said.’ Gemma spun and stared where he sister pointed. Ever since their father returned from the Amazon she’d been trying to … Continue reading →

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Spur of the moment – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A fancy dress party. Not my sort of thing. But sitting in alone again made me think twice. Everyone out there having a good time. Why not me too? What can I wear? I know. My check shirt, old jeans. … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Spur – #writephoto

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt. Throughout the week I will feature a number of the responses here on the Daily Echo as space allows. Every week, a full round-up of … Continue reading →