Category Archives: Fiction

Exciting News

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Tessa

First off I am sorry to have been missing so long, but I am just getting over a severe case of colitis and my stomach is finally allowing me to eat solid foods, very limited solid foods, but solid foods. … Continue reading →

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Colleen’s 2020 Weekly Poetry Challenge #181 6/10/2020 #Haiku

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Tessa

This Tuesdays Poetry Challenge is for #synonymsonly lively birds sing life’s mysteries sweetly lull Colleens Rules: Tessa – Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses New Author’s Website – http://www.tessadeanauthor.com Author – Old Writing –  http://www.finallyawriter.com About my life –  http://www.tessacandoit.com Author of a book, … Continue reading →

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Secret Nights – Haiku

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Tessa

SECRET NIGHTS BY TERESA DEAN SMEIGH COPYRIGHT OCTOBER 2015   Nondescript, placid By day, but by night, changes To quirky monster. Tessa – Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains … Continue reading →

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The Doll of Horror – Flash Fiction Challenge

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Tessa

The Doll of Horror! Written by Teresa Dean Smeigh copyright October 2015   The doll was as big as the child. Dressed alike they looked so wild. You would never know the doll beguiled Until you saw her fake smile … Continue reading →

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Week of 9-29-2015

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Tessa

___________________________________________ Stormy Weather By Teresa Smeigh Copyright September 2015 The weather had been threatening all day, but the Sanger twins wouldn’t listen to reason and took their sailboat out in the bay. The winds were strong and the sailboat took … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Sept. 28th, 2015

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Tessa

  Finish the story begins with:  “The A&B Building was made entirely from driftwood.” ______________________________________________________ The A&B Building Written by Teresa Smeigh Copyright September 2015 “The A&B Building was made entirely from driftwood. It took many years to construct this … Continue reading →

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Remorse – writin prompt

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Tessa

Remorse Written by Teresa Smeigh Copyright September 2015 He looked at her body splayed on the floor, She looked like she couldn’t take any more. She barely moved, her cries were weak, He never realized that she was so meek. … Continue reading →

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Three Word Wednesday 516 – Shadorma

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Tessa

by Teresa Smeigh December 2016 He was parched! The rotund man dragged His sore feet House to house. How scandalous people thought! He’d only asked for water.   Three Word Wednesday.: 3WW Week No. 515 Parched, adjective: (bone) dry, dried … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt – September 20th 2015

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Tessa

  Beth looked at the little boy standing in front of her with his hands behind his back. He asked if she was Beth. She replied yes. He got down on his one knee and said, “This is for you, … Continue reading →

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Missing shoe? – Friday Fictioneers Photo Prompt

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Tessa

PHOTO PROMPT © C.E. Ayr Friday Fictioneers ______________________________________________ Missing Shoe By Teresa Dean Smeigh copyright November 2015   Nancy ran, quickly, stumbling on her heels. Her pursuer was gaining rapidly. She stepped down on the drain and lost a shoe. … Continue reading →

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The Kidnapping – 9/7/15

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Tessa

___________________________________________________________ The Kidnapping By Teresa Dean Smeigh Copyright September 7, 2015 Nancy and Claire were riding down the roadway with the radio blasting and the convertible top open. Nancy pushed the accelerator down. She wanted to see how fast she … Continue reading →

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #68 Muse&Pen

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Tessa

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #68 Muse&Pen The Muse Amuses By Teresa Dean Smeigh Copyright October 2015 Happily I write. The pen scribbles , the muse thinks, Provides what I need. Rules: The rules are simple. Take the two … Continue reading →

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Word Prompt– Week of 09-22-2015

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Tessa

Bonnie Written by Teresa Dean Smeigh Copyright September 2015 She tried to concentrate on her painting, but she could hear soft noises from over by the large oak tree. “Mommy?” came a little child’s voice. Then “Mommy, is that you?” … Continue reading →

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #111-Rhyme&Reason

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Tessa

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #111-Rhyme&Reason Haiku by Teresa Smeigh August 2016 There’s no rhyme to this. No reason either that’s true. Just a new Haiku. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories … Continue reading →

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Kittens – Haiku

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Tessa

The Kittens by Teresa Dean Smeigh copyright October 2015 Kittens are cuddly. Kittens have soft, silky fur. Kittens love to play!

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The Last Call – Haiku – Ronovan Writes #67

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Tessa

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #67 Cheer&Call Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku’s The Last Call The last call approached, Waitresses cheer loudly now, One more boys let’s go!

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Flash Fiction Challenge: 6 Word Story (19.09.15)

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Tessa

The Wind By Teresa Dean Smeigh Copyright September 19, 2015 The wind Blew hard, Trees fell! This week’s challenge is to write a short story that is only 6 words long. That’s right, a whole story in only 6 words. … Continue reading →

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #114 Magic and Stars

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Tessa

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #114 Magic and Stars Twinkling Stars by Teresa Smeigh September 2016 Magic in the night. The stars are twinkling brightly. Watch the night display. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of … Continue reading →

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #109-Hope&Up

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Tessa

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #109-Hope&Up Hope by Teresa Smeigh August 2016 Glance up to heaven. Always hoping for the best. The Lord is with us. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, Stories … Continue reading →

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #113 Beach and Time

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Tessa

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #113 Beach and Time Sand by Teresa Smeigh September 2016 I don’t like beach sand. Time after time it goes where It doesn’t belong. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of … Continue reading →

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