7 – Choices Nalia clutched her handbag, as she waited outside the Kilimani courthouse. Her choices led her to this moment; still divorce wasn’t an easy choice. She’d struggled with the decision. Her hand touched her jaw, and for the first time in years marveled at the lack of pain. Men and women alike glanced…
6 – Longing for Cupcakes “Keep the library,” Nicholas said, surprising himself. Renovations at the Villa were underway. “Nick, you wanted to divide the library and turn it into two bedrooms,” the contractor in charge argued, “I’ve changed my mind,” Nicholas said sitting back in his office chair. He couldn’t forget the sight of Nalia…
Prompt: Let’s have some fun, and go to a Rock Concert!! Whatever rocks your boat. Yeah!! Write 1,000 about this. Have a Nice Day…. Hunter picked up his guitar cases from the minivan’s floor, and scowled when the snap broke and the case opened. He knelt on the tarmac, and placed the case on the…
The Girl with the Golden Smile – 5 Nicholas couldn’t help stealing glances at Nalia. He drove with care, keeping to the speed limit, not overtaking at will. A smile tagged at his lips. Eli would be proud, he thought. Nalia sat with her hands on her lap. Her fingers were in tight fists, her…
Prompt: The Girl with the Golden Smile – 4 “You haven’t told me your name,” Nalia said. She trailed behind Nicholas, watching him survey the house. She supposed he was assessing his purchase. She tugged peeling paint from the wall in the corridor, and winced when white dust fell on the floor. “Nicholas.” He flashed…
EA Friday Feature Write a story of only 1,000 words using the prompt given. Post it on your blog on Fridays and share posts from fellow bloggers participating in the feature. September Prompt #3: A Quote: There is, No One in the World, That Lives without Sin… Previous Prompt Responses: Maureen’s The Haunting of Mystic…
Prompt: The Mystic Woods! What story do you see here? The Red Kanga “Do you remember…?” Kuria glanced at the woman perched on the stump in the middle of the clearing. She had a new red kanga tied around her hips. Her green blouse, made of soft silky fabric, clung to her curves. She’d covered…
EA Friday Feature Write a story of only 1,000 words using the prompt given. Post it on your blog on Fridays and share posts from fellow bloggers participating in the feature. Sept. Prompt #2: Once again we have a picture. The Mystic Woods! What story do you see here? The due date for this prompt…
The Prompt for September: Write a story of only 1,000 words using the prompt given. Post it on your blog on Fridays and share the posts of fellow bloggers participating in the feature. September Prompt #1 Risk: What is your interpretation of Risk: A gamble on something Last Prompt Responses: Chocolate Cupcakes 1. The Birthday…
Prompt #1 Risk: What is your interpretation of Risk: A gamble on something Life Outside the Box Nalia. Nicholas bit into the chocolate cupcake. She was a temptress, how had she known he liked chocolate? They tasted good, heavenly. She passed him a mug of coffee and he stared at the steaming liquid. She was…
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