It’s that time again, so here’s my contribution for this weeks prompt. If you fancy having a go at Friday Fictioneers pop over to Rochelle’s page and take a look. Good Luck 🙂
This weeks photo is courtesy of Lauren Moscato
Martina sat on an upturned bucket. Broken glass shone like tiny pools of water spilt across the floor.
Her kingfisher ornament lay on its side with its head missing. The last reminder of her Grandmother seven years gone.
Her eyes welled with fresh tears and she wiped at them with a rough woollen sleeve.
Paul walked in, flushed from the cold night air. He lay the mallet against the wall and took a seat next to her. Kissing her trembling hands, he gave them a reassuring squeeze.
‘Don’t worry. No one’s getting in here again. I promise’
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Great introduction. Suspenseful and intriguing. The ending is fabulous! Loved it.
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Thank you so much Creatopath, glad you liked it 😄
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Definitely a no go area! Brilliant.
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Thank you Rosey, I’m glad you liked it!
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Extreme measures. Good piece Cheryl.
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Thanks for coming and taking a read Mick 😀
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Love this Cheryl, I’m heart broken for her and love the ending. A beautiful and well written piece hun x 🙂
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Thank you hunni, you make my day x
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I thought this was excellent and a great take on the prompt.
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Thank you priceless joy, I’m really glad you liked it 😀
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Dark and haunting, I really want to know more! Goosebumps!
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Thanks for commenting Karen! I’m so grateful for the support. It lessens the bouts of despair when I seem unable to write anything except a shopping list 😀
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Not only is the glass and ornament damaged, but also her trust and comfort. Great description of fear, turmoil, and promised safety. I hope Paul can keep his promise. Great story.
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Thank you so much for reading 😀 I wanted to move away from paranormal this week and try something new!
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Great post, you are a beautiful writer. Thank you for sharing. I’m enjoying seeing the creative interpretations from everyone!
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Thank you for your beautiful words. There are so many great pieces on here, so many great writers 😀
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So good!
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Thank you 🙂
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This is a great story. Well done.
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Thank you so much 😀
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A lovely piece of writing, Cheryl. 🙂 You’ve created a very poignant scene with the broken ornament … I can feel Martina’s distress. Paul’s response to the prolem is excellent, and well illustrated by his use of the mallet. Very well done. 🙂
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Thank you Millie, I’m really glad you liked it 😀
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You had us in suspense from the beginnig. A nice twist at the end – I had been convinced that a fight with Paul had broken grandma’s bird but instead he was the knight in shining armour.
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Thank you for your comments Irene, I’m really glad you liked it 😀
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Dear Cheryl,
I’m not sure what exactly happened but I can tell it wasn’t good. You set the stage and tone well.
Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle. I would have loved a few more words to explore this fully. I love Friday Fictioneers, it really stretches you and gives you opportunity to try new ideas. I think I’m addicted 😉
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