Written for SenHai Saturday where our host,
Susi asks us to write a senryu and haiku using
the image shown below as inspiration.
Hereβs where the image took me.
The Lifeboat – April 10, 1968
Inspired by a new blog called βOld Steam Shipsβ
by our friend, Max, this is a fictionalized account
in the voice of Tom Dartford, Quartermaster
of the New Zealand ferry, TEV Wahine.
Please show support for Max’s new endeavor
by checking out his blog. Thank you!
A Moment After
Written for Reenaβs Xploration Challenge,
where she has given us the sentence below as
a thought-starter. Hereβs where the prompt took me.
βA thought brushed my palm, then scattered like a startled bird.β
The Old Country
Written for Muse On Monday. David asks
us to write a story where a mistake ends up
being beneficial. Hereβs where the prompt took me.
Seeing Green
Written for Haiku Fridays with J-Dub.
These are some of the plants in
our sunroom. I love it here!
Attitude
Written for Melissaβs Fandango Flash Fiction
Challenge using the image for inspiration.
Hereβs where the image took me.
Let Go
Written for dVerse Poets Pub –
βLet Themβ Write Poetry, hosted by Mish.
Sorry I missed the link up!
Observations aka People Watching
Our gracious host, Rochelle, is asking us to get
creative in 100 words or less using the photo
seen below. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
This is where the prompt took me.
RDP Thursday: Bingo calls
Written for RDP where bushboy asks us to
get creative with the words βBingo callsβ.
Thanks, Brian! Hereβs where the prompt took me.
Willkommen!
Written for Thursday Doors Writing Challenge 2026.
This week I am writing a story inspired Robbie Cheadleβs
photo of the Kit Kat Club located on Northumberland Ave.
in London. Imagine yourself in 1940s Berlin looking for
Β a night out and a way to forget the war for one night.
Hereβs where the image took me. Wonβt you join me?
Last Laugh
Written for βItβs Story Timeβ where Jolene
has given us four prompts to work with.
They are shown below; hereβs where they took me.
Shadow Man
Written for Sadjeβs What Do You See.
Hereβs where the image took me.
RDP Wednesday: quintessential
Written for RDP, where segoil asks us
Β to get creative with the word βquintessentialβ.
Thanks, Heather! Hereβs where the prompt took me.
The Big Sigh: A Dirk Malone Story
Written for Sunday Whirl Wordle. Our host is
Brenda Warren; her words for this week are
shown below. Hereβs where they took me.
sighs ~ siren ~ knocking ~ still ~ centered ~ lost
slip ~ doors ~ true ~ screams ~ beneath ~ curse
Guanoed: A Haiku
Written for Tanka Tuesday where Melissa
asks us to write an edgy, offbeat haiku.
Hereβs where the prompt took me.
Before The Fever Breaks
Written for MLMM Monday Wordle;
the prompt words are shown below.
Here’s where the prompts took me.
dream ~ touch ~ kind ~ calm ~ forehead ~ hand
cool ~ shared ~ picture ~ cheer ~ want ~ before
RDP Tuesday: portrait
Written for RDP, where Martha asks us
Β to get creative with the word βportraitβ.
Thanks, Martha! Hereβs where the prompt took me.
Golden Hour
Written for Sue & Gerryβs Weekly Prompts
Weekend Challenge word βexpressiveβ.
Hereβs where the prompts took me.
In Silence
Written for Living Poetry. Bartholomew asks
us to write an βisβ and βis notβ list poem.
Hereβs where the prompt took me.
Sizzling!
Written for Estherβs Laughing Along
With A Limerick. The prompt word is
βheatβ. Hereβs where the prompt took me.
Behind The Blue Door
Written in response to this delightful photo
by Brian Dodd at bushboys world, who
graciously allows me to share with you.
Hereβs where the image took me.
Family
Written for Sammiβs Weekend Writing Prompt
where she asks us to get creative in exactly 16
words using the prompt word βcherishβ.
Hereβs where the prompt took me.
Duel At Dawn
Written for Estherβs βCan You Tell A Story Inβ –
exactly 40 words using the prompt words below.
Hereβs where the prompts took me.
duel – iguana – croissant – trampoline
Continue reading “Duel At Dawn”Listen To The Music
Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
βBuy-A-Musical Instrument Dayβ
This is my response to the challenge.
Storms: A SenHai
Written for SenHai Saturday where our host,
Susi asks us to write a senryu and haiku using
the image shown below as inspiration.
Hereβs where the image took me.
In The Blink Of An Eye
Written for Davidβs Weaβve Written Weekly.
Ange is our PoW this week and she has
suggested the One Syllable Challenge.
Hereβs where the prompt took me.
The Continuing Adventures of George & Martha, Vol. 10: The One That Got Away
Written for Crimsonβs Creative Challenge.
Hereβs where the image took me.
Showing Up
Written for Reenaβs Xploration Challenge,
where we are taking a rather broad look at
AGE-ING, and the relationship between
generations. This is my story.
Atlantic Crossing
Written for dVerse Poets Pub –
Open Link Night hosted by Grace.
For my grandparents, parents, and all
brave immigrants following their dreams.
As One
Written for Haiku Fridays with Jill.
This week’s theme is candles.
The Elephant's Trunk 