Some years ago, I came across this newspaper article. and I thought it so amusing, I wrote a story around it. A quiet street turned into a river of blood yesterday when a tanker sprang a leak. More than 2,500 gallons of offal cascaded into the road after a pipe burst as the tanker pumped the… Continue reading #FictionFriday – Our Street is Bloody Offal
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#FictionFriday – Office Super-Girl
When I opened the door this morning, a gift box sat on the step. It wasn’t even my birthday, but there it was, a red squared container tied up with a bright gold ribbon. I gazed up and down the road but saw no one. Inside, I placed it on the table, searched for a… Continue reading #FictionFriday – Office Super-Girl
My Review of Murder and Other Love Stories by Bruce A. Hanson
I saw this posted on Facebook by Pauline Reid, who is a great reviewer. She gave such a great reviewer and I had to read it for myself. A different kind of review is always a change. Twins - if the rest of stories start off as well written as this, I’m in for a… Continue reading My Review of Murder and Other Love Stories by Bruce A. Hanson
#FictionFriday – The Tunnel
The guide raised a lantern to light up the path in front. There was nothing but darkness in the distance. A line of people followed behind. Nobody spoke. We didn’t think it would be like this. The sound of dripping water and our footsteps on the damp floor were the only things I heard. Nervous… Continue reading #FictionFriday – The Tunnel
Reblogged – Tuesday Tiny Tale 420 – 2124
It’s been a while since I reblogged a short story. This is a really quick read and it will set you thinking. Such a clever idea for a tiny tale. I can’t believe it’s my great grandson’s 100th birthday. Tuesday Tiny Tale 420 – 2124
Reblogged – Finger Point Prompt – Bullet
I’ve not seen this before, but so much fun, and you know how I love little stories. One for me to try at a later date, perhaps. Don’t forget to subscribe whilst you’re there. I guess everyone knows how this works. I open a book to a random page, and then, with my eyes closed,… Continue reading Reblogged – Finger Point Prompt – Bullet
Silver Daggers Tours – Author Spotlight: Gerry Burke Tour and Giveaway!
Laugh, smile, snigger, snicker, snort and giggle with Gerry Burke's humorous short stories!Dogmatic: Featuring Dusty Rhodes, the K9 Kid & the Doberman Who Didn't Like Doughnuts by Gerry Burke Genre: Humorous Short Stories Every morning I take my constitutional along the beach path in the suburb where I live. The early risers are already there… Continue reading Silver Daggers Tours – Author Spotlight: Gerry Burke Tour and Giveaway!
Reblogged – The Clairvoyant and a Recording Studio…
Jane Risdon is a brilliant storyteller, and her career in the music business often means she has fascinating tales to tell. This one she talks about the inspiration for a short story she wrote for an anthology. This is a whole story itself. I just had to share. She kept seeing explosions and heard screaming… Continue reading Reblogged – The Clairvoyant and a Recording Studio…
My Review of Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid
I found this here on WordPress in a review by Stevie Turner. It also appealed because it’s a quick read at just 88 pages and I read it in one sitting. I really enjoyed Evidence of the Affair because it was different. I don’t think I’ve read a story that is solely comprised of correspondence.… Continue reading My Review of Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Tiny Tale – Overheard and Reblogged
I read this and liked it so much, I thought I would share it. It’s only small, give it a read, and let her know you came 😊 Often you can’t help overhearing people on their mobile phones, Tuesday Tiny Tale 500 – Overheard
World of Stories 