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Dhobi Wallahs: Looky loo 99 Word Flash Fiction

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

For centuries Dharval’s family had been Dhobi Wallahs but his clients were now dwindling, no longer wanting the function the family performed. India was becoming too affluent. The Hyatt Hotel, his last pick-up, always had a consignment. He grabbed the … Continue reading →

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The First Step: 99 Word Flash Fiction

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

Emily’s excitement was palpable at her first excursion out as a single woman. She applied her face, hiding her fear. Her foot faltered on the step leading to the dance studio. She battled the urge to turn and run. Play … Continue reading →

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The first step:99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Emily’s excitement was palpable at her first excursion out as a single woman. She applied her face, hiding her fear. Her foot faltered on the step leading to the dance studio. She battled the urge to turn and run. Play … Continue reading →

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Bergdis and Allard: C – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

An ordinary picnic day, cricket on the lawn, fairy bread and pop.  “Has anyone seen Bergdis?” Susan fidgeted as she watched their  faces for a sign some-one had seen her daughter but only saw heads shaking. “Please, I can’t find … Continue reading →

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Straddling the Waters and recognising the value of voice.

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Sometimes life seems to put you with a leg on either side of a chasm and it becomes hard to move in either direction as you straddle the abyss. My apologies for not replying to your comments ( I do … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash fiction: Time to Act

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

It hit me like a bolt of lightning. I loved him and now he was planning marriage. Should I tell him and risk changing everything forever? Would a wife accept our friendship? Few of his girlfriends were too happy with … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash Fiction: Unwanted/Wanted

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

I’d wash my clothes at the seaside with the women. I’d learn to agitate them in the salty suds and beat them clean on the rocks. My clothes wouldn’t last long, but friendships would be forged with the women. Emi … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash Fiction: The storm (1 and 2)

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

With Charli’s prompt this week she had me time travelling through the various extreme weather events that I have experienced. Many floods, storms, cyclones and fires. In the scheme of these disasters I have to admit that I have come … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: Just one more screw

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

“Which chamber do you want?” Marc asked. “Can’t I share yours?” Sylvie said. “No. There’s only room for one and once they turn the screws tight, compressing the chamber, the pressure increases. The pain. You’d kill someone else if they … Continue reading →

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Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge: The Hire Engine

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Raewyn of decocraftsdigicrafts  invited me to take part in the Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge.  Thanks, Raewyn! The challenge is  to “post a photo each day for five consecutive days and attach a story to the photo. It can be … Continue reading →

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