Stories 4/9

Apr 13, 2023

The moon had an ethereal quality.

The moon had an ethereal quality. This was Violetta and Virginia’s favourite moon. Teenage temptresses who lured victims to their deaths...

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Apr 12, 2023

Picture prompt - see image

It was an unusual house. It was what attracted Dean in the first place. It was the last one remaining from the village of Sea Quest, a...

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Apr 11, 2023

We arrived at a crossing.

It was difficult to see which way to go. The paths were clear but long and winding. It was hard to determine where they led. My hunch was...

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Apr 8, 2023

Wait Nature Dancer

It was ten to the performance was due to start at three. Joel was nowhere to be found. Catherine was pacing. ‘Why do we always have to...

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Apr 7, 2023

The air smells different.

The air smells different. Change is creeping from the shadows. Light lasts a little longer. Noises are magnified. There is a peace I hug...

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Apr 6, 2023

Prompt - use these three words: Silky Interrupting Surprise

‘Am I interrupting?’ Holly put her head round the door. ‘I’m just prepping for the surprise party. I’ve got Josh taste testing canapes.’ ...

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Apr 5, 2023

Picture prompt – A ship at sea, a boy and a fish on the sand

The ship pitched and rolled. The sails billowed. ‘Get me some grog boy.’ The first mate hollered into the storm. A big wave sent the ship...

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Apr 4, 2023

The door slowly opened

Freda slammed it shut. When it took the huff at the roughness and did it again, she checked there was nothing in the way and gave it a...

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Apr 3, 2023

Louise hated it when people said she was just a librarian.

Louise hated it when people said she was just a librarian. Did they not understand what she did? Or how hard she had to work to get here?...

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Feb 25, 2023

One small child

The shed was always thought to be creepy. Coming down Conway Hill meant either going into town or into the woods. There was a path that...

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