"I love sunsets, don't you?" "Yes. They make me think of God." "Freddy, what do you think of Mr. Howard?" Mr. Howard was the solicitor whom she had been seeing a lot of. "I like him, Charlotte. I think he's a very fine man." Charlotte smiled. "I'm happy you think so. I like him very …
A Woman Scorned
Trevillion Image Aria Jones remembered the day when she met James Turpentine for the first time. She had gone for her usual walk in the park and had spent a while there before she decided to drop by her parents' house to see them and her younger sister, Jane. As she approached the house, she …
Tom’s Letter
Trevillion Images She read her step-son’s letter which had arrived in the mail that morning. He had met someone else–a Welsh girl whom he planned to marry after the war. In a jealous rage, she ripped up the letter. 37 Words This was written for Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt Word Mail.
Worshipping and Serving Christ
Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister …
Love, the Law & the End of a Marriage
Trevillion Image Face wet with tears, Maddie continued to hold the letter against her aching heart. If only James knew how much she loved him and wanted to be with him. Not a day went by when she didn't think about him--wonder how he was and remember the times when they were together in North …
Saying Goodbye to James
Trevillion Image The children were sleeping but she couldn't sleep. Her eyes were wet from crying. She stared out of the plane window, her mind miles away--back to the morning when she and James were together before he left for North Africa. She had tried to be brave and to keep the tears at bay. …
The Real Deal
PHOTO PROMPT © Liz Young "She's a hypocrite, that one." "Who?” “The Missus.” “Better be careful what you say about her, Luella.” “Well, it’s true, Matilda.” “Why is she a hypocrite?” “She’s been carrying on about how she hates Americans.” “So? How does that make her a hypocrite?” “The General’s an American.” “So?” “I saw …
A Letter from the General
Trevillion Images Maddie read the letter. She received it in the mail from Sergeant McCoy who telephoned her to tell her that General Turpentine had asked him to send it to her. He had even provided the money for the postage stamps. Maggie checked the mailbox before heading to church. She took the letter out …
The Maltese Affair
She stood in Mr. Maltese’s apartment. He was out of town so she came here tonight to prove that it was he who was responsible for the fire at the Enterprise which killed her father and other hotel guests. As she wondered where to start looking for the evidence, she heard the door open. Gun …
Coming Home
PHOTO PROMPT © Rowena Curtin “Jane’s coming home.” “For a visit?” “No, for good.” Flynn frowned. “For good?” “Yes. She’s leaving James.” “But why?” “If it weren’t for some American law, he would have left her for a negro nurse.” Flynn stared at his wife in shock. “A negro nurse?” he exclaimed. “Yes!” Aria bristled. …
Notes to Women 