Cheryl Burman Prompts | Lily's Writing Life 3/10

May 2, 2023

He slipped into the line.

He slipped into the line.Elizabeth held tight to Harry’s hand. ‘What would it take to stop you?’ ‘The end of the war.’ ‘Marry me.’...

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Apr 29, 2023

They met once a year, at the same place.

They met once a year, at the same place. The past and future worlds they normally inhabited forgotten for this single day to be in this...

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Apr 27, 2023

'Jane’s heart froze …'

Jane’s heart froze. Dr Basilisk labelled her frozen body ‘Snowflake 37’ and rubbed his hands. His banking app showed her £250,000 had...

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Apr 25, 2023

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We traverse the stairway. Visits to the past mingled with steps into the future. History lies at the foot of the stairs. We take the...

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Apr 24, 2023

This was something new, something ...

This was something new, something or someone was rising from the waves. The water parted to let them through. Ivan had spent the night on...

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Apr 21, 2023

'It’s said that opposites attract'

'It’s said that opposites attract' Vinny leaned on the door frame his bulk blocking Olivia’s exit. ‘Be reasonable Vinny there are...

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Apr 20, 2023

Cats Table Polite

Ajax, Lulu, and Grizabella were sat at the table. Socks, being a bit of a charmer, had managed to scrounge some food and was whipping up...

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Apr 19, 2023

They gathered at the graveside.

‘In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ we commend to almighty God our sister...

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Apr 18, 2023

Oppressive Surprise Skirt

It was no surprise 1521 wanted to escape. Number one’s rules grew more oppressive by the day. It was illegal for goks to wear skirts now....

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Apr 17, 2023

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The sun was poking its head over the hills as Faye wandered across the fields. She was struck once more by the beauty of the place she...

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