Category Archives: creative writing

Guilt: Friday Fictioneers

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Imploring. Beseeching. Would the image of those children’s eyes, the colour of the wet rocks ever leave me? Those rocks were the only reminder now the sea was calm. It held none of the menace of that day. The small … Continue reading →

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Learning: Weekly Discover Challenge

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

There probably comes a time in everybody’s life when the realisation that they are getting older suddenly hits home. Concerns about the development of altzheimers becomes real and perusing the current information available becomes more pertinent. This happened for me … Continue reading →

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Weekend Coffee Share: 22nd May 2016

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Welcome and come in. Feel like coffee or tea? I’ve got both so take your pick and have a seat. In the sun or in the shade? Normally at this time of the year we would be following the sun … Continue reading →

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Apology: Weekly Discover Challenge

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Night shift was the hardest. Ralph would start drinking in the early afternoon, soon after starting his day. He expected me to sit with him. His jealousy extended to any activity which took me out of the room he was … Continue reading →

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The Pool: Friday Fictioneers

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“Darling, it’s exactly what I wanted. And so quickly. I thought council permission would take years.” “It may have if I’d asked permission but I didn’t need it. It’s not attached to the ground. I didn’t need permission for the … Continue reading →

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Closet Monsters: 99 Word Flash fiction

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The oedematous black bags surrounding her huge eyes grew with each sleepless night. She had to keep alert, prepared to fight, should the monsters leave the closet. During the day they hid in the dresses and blouses hanging in the … Continue reading →

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Research: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Jemima and I tiptoed into the library. Mrs Hinkshell, stared at us. “Good morning girls.What do you want today? Another Green Gables book?” “Thanks. We’re just looking today.” We escaped to nonfiction. Jemima kept lookout whilst I went to the … Continue reading →

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Apple Watch: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Once upon a time there lived a miserly woman who hid her money under the mattress. One day she died. That night the beneficiary dreamt he was to give the cash to the poor, keeping only twenty dollars for himself. … Continue reading →

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One Day: Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

I was amazed they still lived there. It was over 20 years ago… They’d severed contact when my marriage broke-down.  They’d just moved, living in the paddock in a bus.  On arrival, we found no house, just a cement slab. … Continue reading →

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Rebellion: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“Nancy, clean your room.” “No!” “Nancy, I said clean your room. The cleaner’s coming.” “Well let her clean.”  “Nancy, go and do your homework.” “No!” “Nancy will you please go and wipe up the dishes.” “No!” “Nancy will you go … Continue reading →

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