Squidge

Late to this, but well done indeed @Knicky, for a poetic tale. Also to @Athelstone – I too had a lane like that in the place where I was born, which decades later had its magic buried beneath tarmac.
Thanks @Seagreen for the challenge and the feedback – I did enjoy the opportunity to just play.

😃 Thank you, @seagreen, for the competition and for choosing my piece! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, it was most delicious to write. I took inspiration from what came to mind with the prompt, which was that scene in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast when Maurice (Belle’s dad) was on his way to the science fair with his invention, and Phillipe (the…[Read more]

Congratulations Knicky! A well deserved win. Thanks Seagreen for the comp. I thoroughly enjoyed entering.

WooHOO! Well done Knicky. Absolutely smoking story. And thanks for the comp, Seagreen.

Five glorious entries and oh, so difficult to choose! Many thanks for participating 😊

Anyway, down to business. You know what I’m like with feedback so I’ll keep it brief.

@sandradavies – Loved the voice, the descriptive language (gingerbread brown and the notion of a magical, travelling kaleidoscope – how perfect!) Then, just the hint of threa…[Read more]

Quick update to let you know I haven’t forgotten. Results will be posted later today.
Many thanks for your patience.

Congratulations on the acceptance @squidge! And some solid advice, with proof in hand 😊😊🥳

Apologies if the formatting is bad. I’m posting from my iPad.

The Conductor Plays a Tune

Anastasia straightened the crown of daisies on her head then pulled the bronze slippers from her feet. As soon as she’d placed one on each pathway a hard gust of wind announced the start of proceedings.

She shut her eyes and clenched her fis…[Read more]