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#writephoto – Sanctuary – Helen Jones

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

‘So, this is the place?’ The man grinned, revealing chipped and blackened teeth, his hair blonde against the blood-spattered furs he wore. His similarly-attired companion shrugged. ‘It is.’ ‘Some sanctuary. It doesn’t even have a door.’ ‘Huh. C’mon. This is … Continue reading →

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Aylin’s Sanctuary – Isabel Caves #writephoto

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

My mind is my only sanctuary. It’s the only place where I’m in control. Outside, danger and death stalk my every move. But inside, they hold no power over me. I’ve created a world for myself. I’m Princess Asturine, a … Continue reading →

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The Attack – Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The temple had been the only home my family had known for generations. Having been hunted like animals, my family was the only one to survive from our once noble and powerful House. But we were safe now, in our … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Marjorie Hembroff – Ghost in the Attic #short story

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It was a warm summer afternoon, and Bess sat cross-legged on the wooden bench in the back yard of the red brick apartment building while her mother hosted a tea party. Bess had just finished her new novel when she … Continue reading →

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Sanctuary – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent

He cowered in the shadows. Outside he could hear the screams and the howling. The others had left him. They promised to return by nightfall. Until then he was on his own. Footsteps pounded past the opening. He held his … Continue reading →

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Fairy Child – Wallie’s Wentletrap #writephoto

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It was just like he remembered. The carved stone, mottled-colored with moss, the shadowed garden. The area was well-tended. “Is that a bell, Daddy?” The man looked down at the child beside him. The little girl’s arm was wrapped through … Continue reading →

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Spring cleaning the bookshelf…

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Quite where any adventure really begins is a matter for debate. When you are writing a story, it begins with that ‘once upon a time’ moment and the first words on the page. In ‘real life’, you can trace it … Continue reading →

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The Swan Princesses – Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

After a long and tiring hike, I stopped for a little breather in a small but beautiful grove. The sun was shining in its full glory, and the chirping of colorful birds of various shapes and sizes soon lulled me … Continue reading →

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The Sad Tale of the Swan #writephoto – Isabel Caves

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She was once a swan, beautiful and wild. Her feathers were as snow and her eyes as opal. Every morning as she glided along the lake people came to admire her. See the swan, they would sigh, on her bed … Continue reading →

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Red Riding Hood – Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Act I This is the magical path through the woods on which I first saw her. She looked stunning, with her long blond hair, her blue eyes, and red lips. Adorned in a red cape, hood, and flower-printed dress, … Continue reading →