Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

Becoming Frigid: Friday Fictioneers

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“C’mmon darlin’. You know you want it,” Rupert slurred. His drunken. lecherous eyes undressed her.

Charleen felt the coldness invading her body, starting at her head and working its way down inch by inch until she stood, frigid beside him. “Don’t touch me!” She moved away, planted her legs akimbo, putting her hands defiantly on her hips and stared at him in defiance.

“Charleen me darlin’ , c’mmon. You know you love me.” He lurched towards her arms outstretched in an embrace she avoided.

“Leave me alone. I don’t love you and I’ll be long gone before the thaw sets in.”

In response to Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle. The photo is courtesy of Dale Rogerson

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Blue blue and more blue: Silent Sunday

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

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A bit of Stick: Six Sentence Stories

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“You can stick your job. I’m outta here.” Penny turned on her heel leaving without a backward glance, already planning how she would survive until she landed another job: she could sell a few sticks of furniture so she wouldn’t be stuck for the rent and her days wouldn’t cost a penny as she could spend them in the woods throwing sticks for the dog, although, she would have to avoid that patch of sticky grass seeds.

The days passed and she became as thin as a stick with little money for extras such as food. She felt as though she was stuck in a rut and she determined she’d have to stick to her resolution to find another job. Finally, although it stuck in her craw she visited her ex place of employment, sticking her neck out and begging successfully for her old job back.

In response to Zoe’s prompt

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The Beast: Three Line Tales

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

photo by Bogdan Dada via Unsplash

The doorway looked like a friendly face but despite this I was nervous as I inserted the key into the padlock that restrained the thing that was captive behind it.

Pitch black met me as I made my way inside but the strains of Tchaikovsky’s 4th movement of Symphony Number 6 moved me down the corridor until I could sense I was within touching distance of whoever played with such emotion.

I sat and listened, feeling safe, for no matter what else the creature may be, I knew this was no killer.

In response to Sonya’s prompt

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Cheeky: Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

How cheeky putting an exhaust vent the size of an elephant’s trunk on the public convenience. What on earth do they think we have been eating?

It may be blurry but my mother’s Christmas Puddings always looked a little cheeky.

This fellow was a little cheeky. “Just hold the food until I take a photo,” I commanded. Roger regretted doing as told when the cheeky chap bit his finger, annoyed that Roger had not released it.

Hermit crabs are a little cheeky. They’ll pinch anyone’s shell to make a home from.

I found this in the drawer the other day and took a photo to preserve it as the original has started to rust. One patient’s cheeky view of our coronary care unit.

Seeing these cheeky chaps peering out from over the fence brought a smile.

A cheeky sculpture on a walkway over the freeway.

Dancing cheek to cheek maybe but at the table with someone else’s husband… perhaps a bit cheeky.

International visitors often expect our national animal the kangaroo to be hopping down the main street. Some cheeky artist has made that impression come true.

In response to weekly photo challenge

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Skywatch Friday 8th December 2017 Noosaville 3.15 pm Another Storm Coming

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

For skywatch Friday where skies from round the world can be seen.

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Pick a word: December Yr 2: Thursday’s Special

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

In response to Paula’s prompt where one word or all; one photo or many can depict the five words chosen for the month. The words are:

sagacious

non-human

portrayal

remains

stellar

Non-human remains were found in this road excavation. Along with petrified tree roos a staircase going down – …. Road works halted. Archaelogical dig commenced.

Although these are also nonhuman remains they do depict what a human remains would look like.

Stars may supposed to be in the sky but this stellar offering were on the face.

The portryal of two lovers was a stellar performance by the actors.

One who has found enlightenment I would consider sagacious.

Non-human

Human beside non-human

This portrayl of Santa Claus fooled no-one.

In response to Paula’s Thursday’s Special

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Spider Lillies: Floral Friday

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

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At least 5 letters starting with P: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Pareo’s are a great way to cover up colourfully.

Paddle

Penguin

Piano

Pasta

Paddock

Pooches playing in the park.

Parks – a nice place to wander.

Parade

In response to Cee’s Fun Foto

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Apocalypse beauty: Wordless Wednesday

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

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Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

Becoming Frigid: Friday Fictioneers

Blue blue and more blue: Silent Sunday

A bit of Stick: Six Sentence Stories

The Beast: Three Line Tales

Cheeky: Weekly Photo Challenge

Skywatch Friday 8th December 2017 Noosaville 3.15 pm Another Storm Coming