Space - Day 57: I'll never grow bored looking at the stars. Sure, the thought of suffocating in the vacuum of space seems more appetising than the delicious dried up food of chicken soup, lasagna and even the chocolate fudge cake which was the most satisfying thing to eat in space now tastes like dog... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 5 – Death
Why do you always think of me as some brooding, skeletal man in a black hooded cape, with a scythe in my hand, eager to collect your dead corpse? What if I was a young woman, in white, offering a peaceful passing and a helping hand to try and save you more time with the... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 3 – Mountain
There she stood. With her dignified glare, imposing her indestructible front towards her villagers. Each Friday they give her offerings and pray for good weather for the crops. Silly people, don't they know she can't speak to the Gods? Five years ago a mad general staged a coup and didn't worship her for six months.... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 2 – Divine
Her overripe skin with deep folds under her youthful eyes slowly closed on this earthly existence. She discarded her name, her clothes and her family And ascended. For too long had her wings been crushed the milky white feathers brushed along her smooth skin. And the angel looked over earth knowing her true home was... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 1 – Forest
As mentioned in my previous post about Coronavirus, I have decided to create my own 30 day writing challenge, lovingly made by my wonderful friends who have given me some writing prompts. There's a whole mixed bag there. From 'Chicken' to 'Walls', I shall be doing a daily short story or poem. Without any further... Continue Reading →
Reflections
Where am I? I think I’m in a room. It’s blank. It isn’t white or black, I’m not sure. There aren’t any walls; not that I can see anyway: no ceiling. From above there is a blinding light. I can feel the heat radiating from it but I don’t know where it’s coming from. I... Continue Reading →
