Tag Archives: survival

Walking the line…

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“… so fear was originally there to help us survive.” “Yep… and with not many sabre-tooth tigers roaming the suburbs, we found other things to fear. And fear is intimately linked to how we judge people.” “How so?” It was … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged ego, expectations, fear, instinct, judgement, psychology, superiority, survival | 1 Comment

Kindling Gratefulness ~ Mason Bushell #writephoto

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“Come on! Light … you pile … of crap!” Malky was panting light an asthmatic, and despite the sweat dripping down his nose, he was shivering in the biting cold air. He continued to saw with his crescent-shaped bow, made … Continue reading →

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Clara Of The Clock ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There were bells above the clock in the tower. A tiny room above that, with blue shutters that could close themselves to everything or open to the four corners of the world. A taller turret still above it, its naked … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged abuse, adversity, bell tower, clock, Finding a way, flash fiction, historical fiction, orphanage, protection, Resourcefulness, short story, survival, writephoto | Leave a comment

Storm ~ Catherine Ross #writephoto

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Cia’s first two stories: Thursday photo prompt: Chill #writephoto Thursday Photo Prompt- Day Break #WritePhoto A storm was brewing, Cia felt it in the air. Clouds began to form as flashes of lightning in the distance came closer. Thunder rumbled. … Continue reading →

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Daybreak ~ Catherine #writephoto

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Cia’s first appearance began there —> Thursday photo prompt: Chill #writephoto Cia awakens just before daybreak. The snow has started to melt away. She listens for movement of those coming out of hibernation. She steps out of the cave to … Continue reading →

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Chill ~ Catherine Ross #writephoto

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The wet snow stuck to her boots as Cia tracked the rabbit that had escaped the trap. Her fingers have started to go numb as well as her nose. Frigid winds slapped her face and made her eyes water. The … Continue reading →

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Another Stinker ~ Michael #writephoto

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The evening sky was aflame with the promise of another stinker. Word spread quickly: “Stinker, stinker, stinker,” was the call and worried looks were exchanged, coping plans were discussed and all round there was the feeling of dread at yet … Continue reading →

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The Proposal ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“You might as well open your eyes now.” His gravely voice was somewhat amused but carried in it the edge of impatience she’d recognized from her own father. A dismissive tone that simultaneously mocked and tolerated females’ flair for the … Continue reading →

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Blessings ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Lush grass now grew over the span of stones, though none had grown there in the many years when the passage of feet had mowed and flattened any seedling that had found a crack in which to nestle. The water … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Wrath Part 1 #horror #thriller #Halloween ~ Charles Yallowitz

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Charles Yallowitz at Legends of Windemere… the first part of Charles’ traditional Halloween serial. Follow Charles and his story…. : Skyscraper from Ghostbusters (This starts the special horror story that will run all month. I will mention that … Continue reading →