Tag Archives: Friday Fictioneers

Friday Fictioneers: To Eat or not to Eat

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Coming across mushrooms whilst walking Janet asked,  “Are you sure they’re safe to eat?”  “Yes. My grandmother told me if they look like a mushroom, smell like a mushroom and you can peel the skin off the top it more … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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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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Friday Fictioneers: The Prisoner

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

“What the…” “She refused to come without her boxes.”The men worked quickly loading them into the small boat and then helped the heavily pregnant girl aboard. They pushed the boat into the water and rowed away from shore. The leaking, … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers : The Dinner

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

“You bastard. You’ll pay for this.” The door slammed shut behind his wife, Eloise, and the kids. He stared out into the empty courtyard. Running to the front door he shouted after her retreating figure “Come back Eloise, please come … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers : Route 66

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

How dare John die leaving a cryptic note;  “Read On the Road, play the jazz king, unthink and begin. It’s under your nose.” Arriving in Illinois at the start of Route 66  she knew it was the right place on seeing the … Continue reading →

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