Friday Fictioneers

Life once resided here.

Golden drops of life once resided here. Dreams came just like the differing members of the families did. Now all that remains are empty houses slowly decaying in the heat. All was once clear in my memory, but age brings…

Caged

When Storm had entered the underground world of Diamond, she had passed the caged ones. Now she found herself wondering how long they would sit. Watching but not awake. Would they again be used in battle. The last time Force…

Going Down

There are many things that can hurt you. If you are breathing, then there is still hope for you. But I am sinking, going down deep in a cold cold ocean. I cannot breath, although I want to, need to.…

Dreams

Plain white sheets harvest a dream, a love child will be born whilst we dream. As soft music played little did we know dreams can be broken. Now I lay alone whilst listening to Radio Caroline ... In my head,…

Twilight

The church tower stood out against the riot of colour that formed the evening sky. This day I had seen sights which were burned into my mind. Cavorting couples dancing around fountains, lovers sitting arm in arm on towering staircases.…

Behind the Net Curtains

photo prompt by Jean L Hays... I have been out hunting for some luxuries. An apple came my way. I should return to the bothy, but I want to check the bins in the village. I found rich pickings yesterday,…

Cairo

I am being escorted by a fleet of various vehicles carrying gun toting police and army personal. What the heck, I have always wanted to visit Egypt. A little danger adds to the ambiance. And what atmosphere this country has.…

Down Deep

Laughter flew away the day Bert died, Bert’s son John had tried his hardest to keep the family farm going. It had been Bert’s pride and joy. The farm had grown like an acorn, from a few acres to a…

Deep Fractures

With the scream vibrating around the room Rosie knew what was coming. You did not need to be Einstein to recognise the sound of incoming shells. As Rosie dived under the dining room table, she wondered if her great grandmother’s…

Camino de Santiago

Over thousands of years people had walked this route in penance for their transgressions. But since the start of the tenth epoch, this walk had linked not only with St James, but with the survival of humanity. The ninth epoch…