Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: on Live Write Thrive: Rumpelstiltskin spins straw into gold. An author employs an intriguing plot, captivating characters, and exquisite settings to spin a tale. However, these ingredients, themselves, don’t guarantee a captivating tale. The author must induce the reader to hang on every single word…

Originally posted on Legends of Windemere: Office Space Monday strikes with fangs A jolt of reality That many wish would fade * Tuesday is slightly better The sting is gone Replaced by a serene focus * Wednesday is halved Beginning with groans And ending with hope * Thursday is a slog As if molasses is…

Originally posted on Fiction Favorites: “What are you doing, Little One?”“Checking to make sure this is Friday.”“Trust me, it is.”“Trust is fine, Control is better.” Another Friday is upon us. Yes indeed. I hope it means that you will be doing something fun for the weekend. I am wondering these days what that something fun…

Stories with heart.

Originally posted on willowdot21: This week Colleen’s Tuesday Tanka Challenge words have been chosen by Anita Dawes. The prompts are Blessed and Hex. This week I have chosen a Shadorma. image from Pixabay Watched by God Keeping us safe in his hands He bestows All good things Fighting the darkness in spells Showered with goodness

Originally posted on Myths of the Mirror: pixabay image The soil is charmed, morning-cool, and damp from last night’s dew. Droplets of light embroider a rose’s scarlet petals, and the zucchini by the stone wall lifts its giant green hands to catch the midsummer sun. Warmth drips like a fountain. The trees clap their leaves…