Cheryl Burman Prompts | Lily's Writing Life 5/10

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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Feb 24, 2023

Lovers not fighters

‘What are you doing? Are you mad?’ ‘It’s a butter knife not a deadly weapon.’ ‘Will the Italian police see it that way? “Woman on Gondola...

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Feb 23, 2023

Conway Hill

The little boy's idea of heaven was sitting on Conway Hill watching the life unfold in all directions before him. It was a long time...

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Feb 22, 2023

Three little words

Ethan met a man who told him that he had already met the love of his life. Being nine at the time, Ethan thought it unlikely. The...

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Feb 21, 2023

Just between us

Where was Ethan? This meeting in secret locations so people didn’t know they were together had its downsides. Todays being waiting for...

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Feb 20, 2023

Playing the game

He opened the door to find her standing there, crying. ‘What’s happened?’ Faye’s small dark head looked at her father. ‘Ethan.’ ‘Again?...

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Feb 18, 2023

The things we do for love

‘Okay you got your stuff back can I go now?’ Aaron made for the door. James got hold of his arm. ‘Can you sell it legit?’ Aaron rolled...

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Feb 17, 2023

Revenge

There was a rap at the door. Aaron was stood on the doorstep. ‘Can I come in?’ ‘Ok what’s this about?’ ‘I’ve been a prick.’ ‘I’m not...

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Feb 16, 2023

French Toast

James stood at the lake; the dawn mist cleared to reveal the sunrise. Images of his wife Iris ran through his head. Her waking and...

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