Tag: writing prompt
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LOCAL HERO
‘Always was a wayward child, that one.’ ‘This is a little something more than wayward.’ ‘I remember him growing up around here. Always in trouble, stealing sweets, ringing doorbells.’ ‘I’m not sure that childhood pranks would lead to this.’ ‘You gotta stop ’em when their young. Learn ’em early to respect people.’ ‘I wonder how…
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AFTER THE STORM
He put the flask of scotch and two tumblers on the makeshift table and sat in a plastic chair. Puddles of water swirled round his feet, bits of flotsam were strewn everywhere, broken trees lined the beachfront. It was a matter of waiting. Waiting to see who turned up. Waiting to see if it was…
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NATIVES
Unbowed, unbroken, persevering. From haunted past to uncertain future. They cling to what little life offers. Restless spirits, wandering. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted by SammiScribbles. This week’s prompt was: Restless. Click on the link to read more stories by other writers. If you’re interested in finding out more about my ‘State Trilogy’ novels, I’m…
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IN THE LAND OF THE GIANT GERBILS
Floating along on a bed of epicurean marshmallows, Malcolm IV, king of the giant gerbils, nibbled on a lovely stilton and ordered the destruction of Paris by his army of flying pigs armed with lances and flame throwers. In the Kingdom of the Glowing Eggs, the latest crop of chimeras – half voluptuous maidens, half…
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THE UNCANNY CLONE
The same eyes, mouth, figure. The same gestures. A small scar missing – I could fix that. She was worth the money to keep me out of jail. They can’t convict me of murder if they think she’s still alive. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted by SammiScribbles. This week’s prompt was: . Click on the…
Iain Kelly 