Category Archives: Short Stories

I love writing stories and sharing them with you.

Bonfire

Posted on February 6, 2019 by

Image by Yours Truly! Written for Friday Fictioneers Bonfire The country had never seen such bitter cold before. The cold had penetrated into his old weary bones. He saw the golden flames of a fire in the distance and started … Continue reading →

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Funny little turn

Posted on January 30, 2019 by

Image by Renee Heath Written for Friday Fictioneers FUNNY LITTLE TURN “Where do we go for our annual trip?” Sakina asked excitedly. “Casablanca,” chimed Afiya as usual. “Fes,” argued Sakina as usual. Zahra kept quite as usual. She went wherever her … Continue reading →

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Old Broken Things

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz Written for Friday Fictioneer   “I bought it with my first salary.” The old man reminisced. “Papa, I know, but we should sell the car!” “It got my new bride, your mother home and carried you … Continue reading →

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Honest Lad

Posted on January 16, 2019 by

W PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson Written for Friday Fictioneers HONEST LAD “Don’t play cricket in the driveway. Something’s bound to break,” shouted Mrs. K at the bunch of kids before leaving for the market. Who pays heed to an eccentric … Continue reading →

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Little Wish

Posted on January 9, 2019 by

PHOTO PROMPT © Priya Bajpai Written for Friday_Fictioneers  Little Wish “Can I read just one wish?” Rita asked. “No!” “Just a tiny peek!” “If you read the wish, then God won’t grant it. You should know better, mum,” Thea answered matter-of-factly. … Continue reading →

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Past Life

Posted on January 2, 2019 by

Picture Credit © Russell Gayer Written for Friday Fictioneers Past Life Looking at the ominous mountain of white sand, he knew he had come home. Seeing it in his dream every night since he was a young boy, he knew it … Continue reading →

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Sunday Outing – #FridayFictioneers

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

PHOTO PROMPT © Randy Mazie Written for Friday Fictioneers A creature of habit, he woke up at 6:15 am. A cold shower and a good shave made him look human, as Lily never failed to tell him. Donning his best suit, … Continue reading →

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