PHOTO PROMPT © Peter Abbey Life Waves “Isn’t it funny how life’s waves wash over us with a certain rhythm?” Serena says to no one in particular as she reclines in her ergolounger, gazing at Lake Michigan. “It sure is,” says Pete. Serena looks behind her, where the bass voice is coming from. A tall,…
Category: fiction
#FSS 226 — Ready or Not
image link The older she got, the less sure she was about anything. Ready or Not At Rosita’s, her favorite dive, nestled into a corner hidden in the shadows missed by candles, Jin sips Jim Beam and Coke and lets her eyes roam around the room. There’s old Bern, sitting at the bar with Matilda….
#FF — Never Again
PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson Never Again The parties we used to have! Held on Thursday nights, around the calendar. Everyone knew to bring a dish, a bottle, and a CD of their favorite tunes. Winter time may have been the best of all. Everyone bundled up, rosy-cheeked, snuggling with neighbors, hands over the raised…
Fandango’s Story Starter #224 — Julia, Midori Lake, 1954
“Julia, Midori Lake, 1954” taken May 2023 Portrait of a Lady: Julia, Midori Lake, 1954 Gerard and Rita had been married for 45 years when death’s scythe took Rita away from him. James and Marybeth, their children, lived in coastal cities on opposite sides of the country, leaving Gerard stuck in the middle in more…
#FF — Tasteful Transition
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields Tasteful Transition Kathleen can’t get used to all of the space. She is used to her 20-foot-wide stall at the farmer’s market, doing her best to tastefully cram her products onto broad slats. After a decade’s worth of education in learning local’s tastes and building her reputation for quality cheeses…
#FF — A Moment of Realization
PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot “A moment of realization is worth a thousand prayers.” — Mr. Rabbit, per Mickey Mallory is tired of a world stinking with brown. It’s all gone to shit. She can’t remember where it started, but she knows where it will end. Like a fish in a hooded tank that has…
#FF — What is Love?
PHOTO PROMPT © Sandra Crook What is Love? Peter26X4b, Kent34X2r, and Jeremy99X7y were linked at Mutualhub Zircon 8675309 for July’s monthly lunch-byte-share. “She’s already asking me to lower the timbre of my voice, and it’s only been her second subscription payment” said Peter2… “They are like that, so quick to expect modifications,” said Kent3… “They…
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