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Friday Fictioneers: Plodding

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Doesn’t she realise I’m getting old. I used to love this walk when I was younger but now it’s all I can do to put one foot in front of the other. She wants her hiking badge I want my … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash Fiction: Life’s good

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“The operation was successful. We expect a full recovery.” The doctor said. She left happy. “Knowing your Mum will be okay  I can’t wait. I love you so much. Will you marry me?” She nodded, her heart filled to overflowing with … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: Refinery Explodes

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The blast started in the catalytic cracking unit of the Exxon refinery. The initial blast unleashed a catastrophic chain of events and further explosions destroyed most of the refinery, killing four people. An investigation into the explosion and safety procedures is underway and pending … Continue reading →

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99 word Flash Fiction: Compassion

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

So beautiful. No external mark hinted at the catastrophic injuries she had sustained in the crash. She was my patient and I would give her the last dignities of life despite the tubes which gave her breath and drained her … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: Life Cycle

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“Children can’t come in.” The woman in uniform crossed her arms as she barred the entrance.  “But Matron, we’ve driven over a hundred miles to  see the baby.” “You go in and these two stay on the verandah. Can’t risk … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash fiction: The Nutty Aunt

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Auntie Boodie was different. Both her father and brother (an Australian bush poet) killed themselves. The father shot himself when cornered by the police after he had killed a bank teller and injured another in a failed bank robbery in … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: Lost in the maze

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Excited I ran. A moment of indecision before turning to the right. Another decision saw me veering to the left then right, which became a dead-end. All the inspirational muses were here; dancing, reading and strumming on musical instruments. Idyllic … Continue reading →

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99 Word flash fiction: Disoriented

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The conversation floated around Horry like swirls of mist. Some came at him thick and fast. Too fast for him to make sense of. Others came slower allowing time to respond. Slowly, deliberately he managed a few words before the … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: The Business Venture

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Quickly scanning the document John signed the bank papers. He was safe as he was not the only guarantor and  glad to help the Pacific islanders in their business venture that would take two years to complete. The snails were ripe for … Continue reading →

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99 word flash Fiction: 2am

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Janice sat bolt upright, glancing at the clock. Two am. Quietly, to not wake her sleeping partner, she rose. It had come to her. Funny how that often happened. Sleeping freed her brain. Floating on air with happiness, she crept … Continue reading →

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