A sad, heartwarming, and poignant story from Sally Cronin. I hope you enjoy and Happy Friday. ❤
There are a number of very good reasons to participate in writing challenges. It hones your skills, it showcases your writing, and it forges connections with other writers here in blogland.
One of the challenges that I am enjoying is from Diana Wallace Peach and here is The March speculative fiction prompt
A moment of alignment
The child walked the darkened streets unafraid of the shadows. With bare feet, she disregarded the grit and gravel underfoot, and skimmed across the surface of the odd puddle or two in her path. Her shoulders were back, and her head held high, with arms swinging confidently by her side. A faint smile touched her lips as the ring around the moon glowed brighter.
It was almost time for the perfect alignment of sun and the moon and for a brief moment there would be a window of opportunity. She only had minutes to…
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Sally is a natural at this short fiction! ❤
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She is. I’m so honored that she’d playing with these prompts. Happy St. Paddy’s Day, Debbie. 🙂
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Thanks Diana. Cheers to you too! 🙂 x
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Wow, Sally’s reply to the prompt is beautiful.
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Thanks for heading over and commenting there too.
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I’m so glad she’s playing with the prompts, Mary. And she consistently writes lovely stories. Thanks for the visit!
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What a great story for a Friday or any other day really. I clung on to every word. I simply love it…
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Thanks for reading. ❤ Sally is a pro at short stories. I'm happy to share.
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Thank you again..
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My sincere pleasure.
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Thank you for sharing Diana… and one of my favourite monthly storytelling opportunities. xxx
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You’re very welcome, Sally, and honestly, my pleasure. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the prompts. I still have so many stories to share, too. It’s great fun. 🙂 Have a lovely day and weekend ahead. Hugs.
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That was precious and beautiful!
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Thank you very much..
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My pleasure!
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I thought so too, Kevin. Sally writes wonderful short stories. 🙂
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I see that…
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