Tag Archives: Creative writing

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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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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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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Nimbin Style: Friday Fictioneers

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

In the Apollo Cafe the waitresses ran. The tourists had already visited Happy High Herbs, Bringabong  or bought from the one of the long-haired, skinny boys sitting on milk crates and plastic chairs outside the café. Now they had the … Continue reading →

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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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Wails of hunger: 99 Word Flash Fiction

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

  Paremesawa, his chest swollen with love, watched his wife feed his daughter, Ratna.  He looked around the dirt floor of his thatched hut, sad that her future would be the same as his.  “Wah, wah!” Ratna’s quivering hungry cry … 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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