Monthly Archives: October 2016

SPF: A Reminder

Posted on October 30, 2016 by swritings

“I’ll collect enough sweets to last me a hundred years!” “I bet I get more than you!” “Will not!” “Will so!” That night, Tom and Lucy excitedly showed Mummy all the goodies they’d got. “My bag’s heavier than Lucy’s!” Tom … Continue reading →

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How Writers Write Fiction 2016: Storied Women (Assignment #3)

Posted on October 29, 2016 by swritings

Write a short story centered on four female characters. Underneath the Veneer The initial construction of the house across the street hadn’t raised any eyebrows until much later. Laura, who had invited the girls over for tea, was the one with … Continue reading →

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Tanka Challenge: Fright Night

Posted on October 29, 2016 by swritings

Monsters, ghouls and ghosts Wander around creepily Pumpkins scooped and carved Eerie decorations seen Trick or treat, it’s Halloween! For Weekly Tanka Challange

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TLT: Home-Grown

Posted on October 28, 2016 by swritings

No bank account and pennies few, a gargantuan pumpkin Henry grew He carved and scooped through and through, to make himself something new When they came to take his house, Henry shifted to his new place and lived in a … Continue reading →

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FFfAW: A True Friend

Posted on October 26, 2016 by swritings

Jessica was dying and hadn’t told anyone. She moved out of the city, leaving all that she loved behind. Why stay in a place flooded with memories, knowing you could never make any more? Why watch your friends plan for … Continue reading →

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SPF: Generations Gone By

Posted on October 24, 2016 by swritings

Hamida flicked through the black and white photos and smiled wistfully. The days of frolicking outdoors, playing seven tiles and marbles; when your next door neighbours were like family, the world was friendlier and you didn’t have to pay for … Continue reading →

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How Writers Write Fiction 2016: Storied Women (Assignment #2)

Posted on October 23, 2016 by swritings

Write a scene or a short story establishing a female character who experiences a strong desire My Hometown I wanted out of that small cottage, in that small town, full of sanctimonious people with small minds. But Mama and Papa? … Continue reading →

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TLT: Resist

Posted on October 22, 2016 by swritings

The darkness enveloped and trembling voices resigned themselves to the approaching doom. Close your eyes, they called, for it will ease your inevitable demise. Refusing to yield, I wandered the blackness, exhausted and weary, I trudged along, when in the … Continue reading →

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Tanka Challenge: Enchanted Dwelling

Posted on October 20, 2016 by swritings

A magical place Nestled deep in the forest Fairies come and play Gossamer wings like crystals Frolicking in clear waters For Weekly Tanka Challenge

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SPF: Feed the Birds

Posted on October 20, 2016 by swritings

After placing the bowl of water nearby, she carefully filled the bird feeder, hobbled back inside, painfully lowered herself into the creaky rocking chair by the window, and waited. Soon, cheerful chirps filled the air and the old lady’s face … Continue reading →

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