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Thursday photo prompt – Alone #writephoto

Posted on August 10, 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 →

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Photo prompt round-up – Watchers #writephoto

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken on the slopes of Fin Cop. You can see these rocks from a great distance, but it is not until you get closer that you see the Giant whose story still lingers … Continue reading →

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The Trees Have Eyes – #writephoto – Emma Hyde

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Joss tears through the bramble and bracken, ignoring the prickling thorns and nettle stings plaguing her bare legs and feet. The stony walls of the gorge bear down on her, intimidating, threatening, her only escape route carved out between them. … Continue reading →

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Family Tree #WritePhoto by Sarah Brentyn

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

He built it, brick by brick. Carved from boulders in the valley or stones found weathered by time… He stacked them. Each one a testament to his regrets. He spent his life there, in those mountains, building walls to shut … Continue reading →

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Channel 19 by Don Massenzio

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Don Massenzio: I am having a blast writing these short stories. This one is a bit different. I’d love to give the background for the idea, but it would give away the story’s ending. Needless to say, the … Continue reading →

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Jamie Dark – Psychic investigator and architect

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from ‘Jamie Dark’:   “Well, the nymphomaniac daughter pairs up with the vicar who believes in ghosts.” “What about her husband?” “Didn’t I tell you? He’s going to fall off the top of a mountain to his death while … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Watchers #writephoto

Posted on August 3, 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 →

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Photo prompt round-up – Sails #writephoto

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken in the Buckinghamshire village of Brill, one late spring evening, just as the sun set. I came across the image as I begin to go through all the files and photos now … Continue reading →

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On Vacation – #writephoto – Emma Hyde

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Gilbert the gremlin was grumpy. The setting sun streaming through the tiny window lit his sullen face, exasperated eyes, frustrated frown. Quite frankly, Gilbert had had enough. “The most important job in the world” the advertisement had boasted, “Invaluable to … Continue reading →

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Microfiction #writephoto: Safe haven – Jane Dougherty

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“I don’t like it,” she said. “What is it anyway?” He shrugged. “No idea. Some old building. A relic.” “Doesn’t look old. Looks brand new to me.” “Aw, who cares? Let’s move it!” She hung back, still undecided. “It’s too … Continue reading →

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