Prompt 47 | Week 47: Pride
Deadline: 24 November 2021
Word count: 1200 – 1500 words
Please do not post before the deadline.
Theodorus stood near the helmsman of the merchant ship. He preferred it to belowdeck with the cargo of wool, olive oil, and dried fish. He remembered his last trip to Alexandria. He had travelled via fast galley with Bishop Hosius. …...
“You said “him” I repeated and stared back at Maggie. For a moment it seemed we would be locked in a war with neither of us blinking or backing down. Maggie must have been with her son, and they had…...
“Such a catch, Alden. You sly fox. You let me know if my sister gets tired of you. Or” Rachel winked, “if you tire of her.” Alden blushed. Rachel laughed and gave Clarissa a hug. The three of them stood…...
48_ The lid of the mailbox closed with a metallic bang. Lilli felt light as a feather; she had made her decision. Her dream showed her that her mother would approve; all the Matrons would. Lilli felt truly blessed. Even…...
Photo: Ostrich Shell Bowl by Avoova “I have no idea what you mean, and cannot imagine how you came up with that scenario,” retorted Fran as she gathered the contents of her briefcase from the table top, chair seat and…...
“You finally made it to the end of the world then,” Kimo stretched his legs and rolled his shoulders. Even though they had first class seats, the long duration of their flight had begun to take its toll on his…...
