Category SS Prompt 12: Hyped

SS Prompt 12: Hyped
Word Count: 1200 words exactly
Deadline: 2 December 2020

Please do not post before the deadline.

Empress’ New Hose by Becky d’Ugo

Sometimes you CAN make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

Becky
December 2, 2020
19 Comments
6 mins

Flying Home by Gold

secrets and lies?

Gold
December 2, 2020
7 Comments
6 mins

I am Ventor by Susan O’Neal

I am Ventor by Susan O’Neal # ‘Look, I am Ventor,’ I said. ‘I can prove it.’ I pulled my shirt out of my trousers and went for the buttons. ‘That won’t be necessary Sir.’ The man took two steps…...

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Susan
December 2, 2020
17 Comments
6 mins

All Dogs go to Heaven – Part 3 by Jan

The dark shapes of storm clouds started their invasion of the heavens in the late afternoon. I watched the light dim in my living room as the sombre masses eclipsed the distant winter sun. And then the rain started. A…...

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Jan
December 2, 2020
17 Comments
6 mins

The Red Bus by Estelle Westley

The Red Bus by Estelle Westley # Has lockdown made me lethargic and lazy. Has lockdown taken away my joy and energy. Lockdown is not normal for mankind. I was basking in the sun as these thoughts ran through my…...

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Estelle Westley
December 2, 2020
4 Comments
6 mins

What we were by Catherine Garden

What we where by Catherine Garden # “You will love him!” said Dylan, smiling. “I am so pleased you are finally coming with me.” Ciara clenched her fist and picked at the cracked fabric of the car seat. She gazed…...

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Catherine Garden
December 2, 2020
13 Comments
6 mins

Worthless Joe by Preston

Joe van Rensburg was a hero, the biggest hero the hospital had. He was the trauma unit. Joe van Rensburg solo'd his first surgery as a mere intern, saving the life of a young man. But he was still only a conscript.