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FFfAW: No Life
“Mummy, look!” squealed little Tiffany. As Belinda glanced outside at the perfect rainbow, she wondered how such a beautiful world could be so easily sullied. “Come away from the window, dear,” Belinda gently led Tiffany away. “It’s so pretty, Mummy,” … Continue reading
TLT: Resolute
At the first sliver of sunlight, she was out in the fields. Bathed in the warmth of the rays, the magnificence of the early morning sunrise never failed to awe her. Six months later when her sight was lost forever, … Continue reading
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FFfAW: The Honeymoon
Ten minutes into the boat ride and Gordon knew he was done for. He’d sipped water, held his breath, closed his eyes, but nothing worked and Clara was beginning to notice. Somehow, in all their time together, the fact that … Continue reading
SPF: When Being First Matters
Letting go, rising above, being the first to apologize….Gloria’s thoughts arrested at the last one, as she sat cross legged on the mat. The serene voice on her iPod continued and she quickly inhaled, eyes closed, trying to focus, but … Continue reading
FFfAW: A Mother’s Endless Forgiveness
She’d fought with her mother, banged the front door and stormed out of the house – again. She went to her usual place, a bench in a darkened side street. Any teenager would have probably thought twice, but Jessica didn’t … Continue reading
SPF: Waiting for Dad
Professor Monroe wrote another chemical equation, as the lab echoed with the hiss of flames being switched on. Mary stared into the hot glow and was once again accosted with the reek of her mother’s burning flesh. Her father hadn’t cried … Continue reading
SPF: Undeserving
Proud of their country’s progress, the statue representing their country’s hard fought freedom and values, was put up in the capital city. Indeed, the oppressed people had gone through a tumultuous number of years, but they emerged victorious and the … Continue reading
FFfAW: Sullied Structure
Belinda had given up on life. With just a couple of months to live, why bother waiting for the inevitable? So, just as the sun started its ascent, she set off towards the Bridge of Death. No one in that town knew … Continue reading
How Writers Write Fiction 2016: Storied Women (Assignment #2)
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
FFfAW: Not Such a Chance Encounter
It was exceptionally hot but he deliberately took the longer route yet again. Spartacus looked up questioningly and tugged hard. Jake shook his head. “Nope, we’re going this way!” Jake was sure Spartacus gave him a ‘sometimes these humans are … Continue reading
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