PHOTO PROMPT © Susan Rouchard Norma Jean’s Ghost “She vowed she’d discover the answer.” “She never gave up.” “The search was her passion.” “Nothing would dissuade her.” “She wasted her life.” “She died childless and alone.” “She was never recognized for her works.” “She was one of sharpest minds of her time.” “The future will…
Category: fiction
#FF — Imelda’s Surprise Part 3
PHOTO PROMPT © Sandra Crook Imelda’s Surprise Part 3 Gecko made it easy to fall in love. When he started asking her to go with other men to prove her love, Imelda didn’t mind. She did wonder if she would have the strength to leave him when she’d saved enough. Mother’s strategy to hold her…
#FF — Imelda’s Surprise Part 2
PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson What Constable Willow hasn’t told Old Hilda is that a man is dead and that her employers are suspects. Last June, Gecko opened a dance hall at the old church. Most of the religious in this backwater remain aghast at sullying sacred ground, no matter that the congregation abandoned the…
#FF — Imelda’s Surprise Part 1
PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot Imelda’s Surprise ::knock knock:: The tall, oak door creaks open a crack. A cloudy wrinkle-encircled eye squints out at the crisply-uniformed figure. “May I help you, Officer?,” whistles Hilda’s voice. “Constable Willow here. May I come in?” asks the new appointee. “Madame is having tea and mustn’t be disturbed. What’s…
#FF — Friendship
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields Friendship Marco and his family moved into our little berg when I was seven. His family bought Old Mr. Smithers’ house across the street. Marco and I became best friends that summer. When fall arrived, we walked to school in our brand new clothes, carrying matching Batman lunch boxes. The…
#FF — Jeremy’s Wonderland
PHOTO PROMPT © Rowena Curtin Jeremy’s Wonderland Jin’s plan began a decade ago, when she overheard Jeremy’s treacled chat with “Snookums” over the phone. While socking away every spare cent, Jin also accessed home improvement grant resources to install dual waterlines. One was connected to treated city water, for in-home use, and one was connected…
Pass The Baton, March 2024
How the story started by Marla “No.” “But, I want you,” he whined. “That means nothing to me. I am not a USO Girl and you’re not the military,” she said sternly. I’ve given you my response.” “It’s not fair. I want this! No, I need this, and I want you to do it with me!” “You want…
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