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The Last Will Of Sven Andersen
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Salisbury Square
My Father and Other Liars
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Category Archives: #writephoto
When I’m Cleaning Windows #writephotorevisited #suevincent
A return to one of Sue’s Prompt for #writephoto back in January 2018 Serge readied himself to knock on the door. It was an impressive piece of oak. ‘Just nod and smile, ok? She’s not keen on anyone new.’ Darren … Continue reading
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Tagged #writephoto, creative writing, Short fiction
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Wishing #writephoto #reprise
I’m taking the opportunity of dipping back into a Sue Vincent’s #writephoto prompt from 2018, as a continuing thank you to Sue for the stimulus she gave me in my writing and as an example of being careful what you … Continue reading
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The Slow Demise Of The Serially Slow #reprise #writephoto
Willow started it so blame her! Seriously though I have benefitted muchly from Sue Vincent’s many #writephoto prompts and while she is cogitating on how to replace the small dog’s ball, I thought I’d repost this one from 2018 as … Continue reading
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Tagged #writephoto, creative writing, prompt, sue vincent
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Colour Co-ordination #writephoto #creativewriting
Ripple Hunk held his mouth in the perfect wrinkle free pout as Susan (personal depilator) yanked at the final wax strip. Sharon (creamologist) began to moisturise his newly defollicled pecs while Shaznay (vanity promoter) bubbled around seeking the perfect angle … Continue reading
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Tagged #writephoto, creative writing, humour
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The Great Mysterio #writephoto #creativewriting
Michael Pondnoddle whistled. ‘Blow me, I never thought…’ He lost his thread as his children disappeared inside the arcade, squealing at the flashing lights and buzzing noises. ‘What’s up, Mikey?’ Coleen watched the children disappear as she spoke. She set … Continue reading
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For Love #writephoto
Professor Herman Lollop shut his eyes. The chair of the Institute had a voice that others would spend a fortune to convert into a sleep treatment, he decided. He put a finger on his ear. At least it looked like … Continue reading
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Grit And The Irony Of Brian #writephoto #shirtfiction
Grit McNoniface was a lowland troll. Unlike their better known highland cousins, lowland trolls were smooth skinned, hardworking and small. Indeed, they were so unlike the stereotypical image of a troll, that they were often mistaken for a pixie or … Continue reading
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Tagged #writephoto, creative writing, flash fiction, humour
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The Short History Of Superheroes
The Shadow ran a finger round his T shirt (black, naturally). The dot in the distance began to change into the shape of a woman labouring up the slope. A woman pulling what appeared to be a large suitcase. The … Continue reading
Posted in #writephoto, creative writing, fantasy, miscellany
Tagged #writephoto, creative writing, fantasy, superheroes
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Bouncing On The Heather #writephoto #bots #moths
This is a story based a true story. You only need to know that some British moths attract their mates by releasing strong pheromones on the wind. The males can travel large distances when they experience the scent in order … Continue reading
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Tagged #writephoto, based on a true story, creative writing, emperor moths
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