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Weekly Contest #347
Another week had finished for Oliver and Henry. They were both 11 years old, and lived in the same street, only two doors away from each other. They had long ago become best friends in their first year at Eastville Holy Catholic School, which was right around the corner. It was a very handy place to muck around in on the weekends, in between Oliver's tennis lessons. He liked sports, and was not too bad at dreaming to be a Grand Slam Tennis champion, holding up a trophy. Because it was Friday night, Henry was having a sleepover at Oliver's. H...
Weekly Contest #346
Love might make her heart sing, but Jodi woke up on her milestone birthday, and sighed deeply. Here she was, now forty years old. She did not need to peek in the mirror to check the glowing wrinkles which crinkled around her eyes. Jodi tried not to fret, but she knew she had to front up to her mother's emotional blackmail, and script reading about her grandchildren. Jodi realised she did not have to keep thinking the same thoughts, and making the same responses. She just did, she felt trapped in a web of manipulation and comparison with her ...
Weekly Contest #345
" 'Twas all a tale of Kismet, her one true love finally met...." Rochelle was trying to write a light romance, with some magical love potions and bewitching spells changing the progress of true love. She hoped it would appeal to her age group of fiction fans, purely for a chick market. Rochelle was well aware that males preferred a graphic, hands on approach for a chick, whereas the young woman expected timeless texts and hearts emojis from their males, with flowers and promises with dutiful phone chats."Maybe I have dud expectations of Todd...
Weekly Contest #344
After the roaring success of Romance Services, the three members of Wizard Enterprises settled themselves. Jarryd was still keen on studying marketing or advertising one day, while Todd was focused on developing more new ideas to make money. He was so attractive, but kept himself aloof from teenage girly fans. Some of them had taken to following him home from secondary school, like junior groupies, but he took it in his stride.Rochelle, on the other hand, was trying to rise above teenage emotions. She did secretly wonder if she would know w...
Weekly Contest #343
Essentially, the three founding members of Wizard Enterprises had hatched a hopeful plan. It was something different from Rochelle's daily routine. As Spring was approaching, it was time for school dances, for social meetings. Teenage girls really wanted to meet and greet a date.Rochelle, the witchy woman of high school, was a much needed key player for Todd and Jarryd, due to her developing magic skills. The three potential leaders of witchcraft of the future had been plotting their scheme in the after-school library club. Mrs. Haggle had t...
Weekly Contest #342
"Valentine's Day is tomorrow! We can look forward to that," Danielle's boss said. His eyes were smiling after his medical receptionist had farewelled the last client and sprog for the day. Then Dr. Benevolent asked, "What treats are you going to bring for St. Valentine?"Danielle laughed, "I have surprises in store."The good doctor, aka the town pediatrician, continued, "Romance might be in the air for you too."Danielle just grimaced, saying, "I don't think so. Gals my age have to be realistic. Right now, I look like Ugly Betty."The doctor sm...
Weekly Contest #341
The weeks had galloped by until Brandon's older sister was married. She made a beautiful bride, the church was awash with white flowers, and blessings of good wishes. His family held the front pews, appearing in force, in all their very best clothes. Perfume filled the air, as his eyes gazed across the aisles to spot a chick he slightly knew. Her name was Shania ,her face was smiling and beautiful, lit by the happy candles shining on such a lucky day. Brandon was instantly in love, but he had this would not be an easy path.The reception was ...
Weekly Contest #340
Tamika was really enjoying the new freedom. Her E scooter was travelling quite fast, as she sped along the pavement. Her big brother, Brock, was always ahead of her on his E bike, leading her again. He was fourteen years old, having a 'difficult' stage, into screen time and basketball.Zooming on their new wheels made them both smile, it was cool to enjoy this happy time while they were free were on holidays from school. Brock liked to think he was a lady's man. Tamika did not really like his choice in girlfriends, but he usually dropped the...
Weekly Contest #339
"This is so breathtaking, exhilirating!" Ex-nurse Mallory and her then new husband, that billionaire, were so still in love. Surprising her straight after their honeymoon, he had commissioned his personal pilots and cabin staff to fly his personal jet to take these newlyweds for a flight over Antartica.Yes, it was a new sunrise on New Year's Day. As the bubblies flowed, the South Pole was pristine, white, sparkling. The vast mountains there were reflecting back the dawn shades of rosy pink, orange and golden glow. Mallory was fascinated, but...
Weekly Contest #338
Rochelle was trying to edit her noble guide for training aspiring witches and wizards, but she closed her book. She was growing tired. Plus, she wished she and Jarryd had not split up now. They would be the talk of the town in high school tomorrow. Silky, her dog, followed her to the kitchen, where Rochelle began some comfort eating. Rochelle's mother called to her, "Rochelle put that dog in the backyard, then take her to her own bed in the laundry. It's getting late, you can say good night and get to bed. You must stop snacking, your eyes a...
Weekly Contest #337
It was winter, and Rochelle was spending more lunch hours in the library, reading ancient books, or writing her own book eagerly. Page after page flowed smoothly from her inspiration. Her mighty tome was based on her rather mature philosophies for peace and freedom from starvation on the good planet Earth. But there were other subjects to consider, including her rapport with the slightly annoying Jarryd, her steady date. Despite Mrs. Haggle's best intentions, Jarryd was not exactly blooming in any latent wizardly powers he could develop. Mrs...
Weekly Contest #336
When Rochelle was a child, she had seen ghosts as a child. She had tried to tell her mother that her grandmother was at Rochelle's side, waving her hand. Unfortunately for Rochelle, her mother was not responding, and told her to stop talking rubbish. "And we'll say no more about that!"Well, some women have mothers, some do not. Rochelle put her visions to one side in her teenage years, and kept going, most days going strong, and feeling blessed by the best. In one year at high school, Rochelle used to skip classes and sit in the surrounding...
Weekly Contest #335
CW: Sexual content Elvira girded her lady loins and entered the Vaccine Clinic. This was a social norm now, so she had to overcome her hesitancy about having more innoculations. Rules were rules, she always presented well and told the medicos what she thought they wanted to hear. Eventually, her lucky number came up, and she was allocated to a tiny space. Here she sat, inhaling that aroma of medicinals, and quietly quaked a bit.But this was only a routine, she told herself. The nurses had a job to do, so she was determined not to make a fuss...
Weekly Contest #334
In a land far, far away, it was supposed to be that most magical time of the year. But it was on-trend to browse online for lifehacks, even for grey, obese gentlemen like Santa. Over there at the North Pole, google support groups took the place of men's sheds, tribal bonding, and networking."You're really okay, whatever happens today, you'll be okay. But if you are driving, wear a seat belt. Plus do not mess with truckers and busers, they forget to suck it upper!" Santa looked and double checked, surely the AI generated men's coaching servic...
Weekly Contest #333
"You'll be late, and missed," Carter told Darcy, phoning her for the last time from the Tapas Bar. There the entire creative team were team bonding, sipping high class cocktails before heading to a paint and sip evening. Darcy, only a junior creative content member of this dynamic get ahead firm, was literally hiding at her desk, hunched over her laptop.Every other work station was darkened and silent, as the shadows of dusk crept over the city skyline on Friday night. Darcy loathed socializing, but networking was supposed to be part of her ...
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