Missing shoe? – Friday Fictioneers Photo Prompt

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

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Friday Fictioneers

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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. She didn’t dare stop, he was too close.

“Hey lady, stop!” A man’s voice was shouting at her. No way was she stopping in this area.

“Lady please stop,” he said breathlessly.

Nancy tripped over a log and hurt her foot and had no choice, but to stop. She turned to face her attacker.

“Geesh lady, all I wanted to do was return your purse. You dropped it when you got out of the car.”

Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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The Kidnapping – 9/7/15

Posted on July 7, 2019 by

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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 could get the car flying.

Suddenly they spotted a large rig on the side of the road and what looked like three figures struggling next to it.

Nancy started slowing down and pulled off the road onto the shoulder behind the rig. The figures all looked up. The female kicked at the two men who were staring at the intruders.

“Nancy don’t stop, they look dangerous.”

“We can’t leave her here with them.”

She reached in the glove box and pulled out her service revolver. She stepped out of the car.

“Claire stay here!”

She headed over to the group and told the men to step back and let the girl go. They just laughed and started towards Nancy. She shot them both in the legs and they went down.

They were both stunned. This girl could shoot.
 
“Claire call Dad and tell him what we have here.”

“My Dad is the chief of police and will be here momentarily to pick you two up.”

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This week’s photo is a big-rig that was parked up last year. You can use it in your post in any way you see fit.

Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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Prompt – haiku (freedom)

Posted on July 4, 2019 by

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FREEDOM

BY TERESA DEAN SMEIGH

COPYRIGHT OCTOBER 2015

 

Freedom rings the bell

Of liberty through the land.

Hear it ring proudly!

Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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Beep Boop Boop Beep! FFfAW

Posted on June 30, 2019 by

 

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Beep!

Written by Teresa Dean Smeigh

copyright November 2015

“Beep boop boop beep,” cooed little Arianna.

“Honey, honey wake up, Arianna is talking and it is time for her dinner,” Arlan picked up Arianna and carried her into Astrid.

“What are you talking about Arlan? We don’t have any children. How many times must I tell you that?”

Astrid screamed and jumped up confused and sleepy. I must be dreaming again!

“Get that thing away from me. Don’t the batteries ever wear out?”

“Astrid, Astrid wake up.”

“Honey why don’t you go to bed and I’ll feed Arianna?” By all means, feed your fancy doll!

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Astrid walked into the kitchen where she heard noises. Now there was a large purple and green character in her kitchen with the small one called Arianna. I must be dreaming!

“Beep boop boop beep,” the large one said

Astrid fainted.

“Honey what happened? We are going to be late for the costume party. Put on your costume and grab the doll. I was just practicing our lines.”

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Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

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

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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 words and write a Haiku. I use Haiku in English as my style, which is 5 syllables for the first line, 7 for the second, and 5 for the third, but you can use what you like. For syllable help visit HowManySyllables.com.
  • The two words can be used as you like. Words have different definitions and you can use the definitions you like. You can even use a synonym word as long as it does not change the meaning. Go to Thesaurus.com for Synonym help.
  • Copy the link of your finished haiku URL  in a comment so we can all go and visit your site to see what you have done. I will comment on your site. You can do a ping back. What’s a ping back? Put a link back to this prompt page, if you like within your post, as long as it does not take away from your haiku. This is simply a prompt and challenge to encourage people to try Haiku and give some a prompt and a place to share in comments so we can find each other. A link in your post does give others a chance to find us and join in. Use one of the two below if you like.
  • Ping back Link https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/2015/10/26/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-68-muse-pen/
  • Non Ping back Link https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/category/haiku-prompt-challenge/
  • You may copy one of the badges/images appearing in this post below or above and place it on your site if you wish, most normally use it within their post. I am not saying you need to, but if you would like to do so then go ahead. It is simply my way of saying thank you for participating. I sometimes make custom images for the week, if time and health permits.
  • The Challenge is currently posted at 8 AM New York City time on Mondays to give people a better chance than the old 9 AM time.
  • Deadline is Noon New York City time on the Sunday following the Challenge Post release.

The Challenge Words!

Muse & Pen

Not sure how to write a Haiku? Click HERE for a quick How to write Haiku Poem in English Form.

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Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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An Explosion of Colors

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

A field of flowers

colors everywhere you look

open your eyes, see.

Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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Word Prompt– Week of 09-22-2015

Posted on June 25, 2019 by

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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?”

Bonnie walked over to the tree to confront the intruders. Standing there was a cop holding a little girl’s hand. The little girl had red hair and freckles just like Barbie.

Barbie stared and the little girl said, “Mommy, I missed you!”

“Ma’am, I am sorry to intrude, but our investigation has dug up the information that this little girl is yours.”

“But my sister told me she drowned,” tears running down her face.

“When a report came through the station with the sighting of a little girl screaming that the woman wasn’t her mommy, they held them and investigated and found the drowning report. Your sister finally confessed.”

“Oh Barbie, I’ve missed you so much.”

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Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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Haiku Challenge – Wing

Posted on June 25, 2019 by

Haiku Challenge – Wing

 

Uplifting Wings

by Teresa Dean Smeigh

The breeze filled its wings,

As the bird prepared for takeoff

Into the unknown.

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

Posted on June 22, 2019 by

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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 And Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.com

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Kittens – Haiku

Posted on June 22, 2019 by

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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

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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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Another writing question. Looking for opinions.

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

What’s your opinion?

Tessa Dean - Author and Blogger

I am writing a memoir. For those that aren’t sure what that is, it is a section of your life story, but not the whole story. Now I am starting from when I was a military wife and then planned on continuing to the divorce. So that would be my whole marriage. But the title is “Government Property – A Memoir of a Military Wife.” So now I am wondering if I should cut it down to just include the military years.  What do you think?

Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new wor

k is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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Flash Fiction Challenge: 6 Word Story (19.09.15)

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

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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. The genre is completely up to you, I just need the 6 words.

Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

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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 Articles, Stories And Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.com

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Forgive me my sins, Oh Lord! – Haiku

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

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Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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Autumn Mist – Haiku

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

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Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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

Posted on June 8, 2019 by

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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 And Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.com

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #74 Cake&Wolf

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #74 Cake&Wolf

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Ignore the candles, they weren’t lit.

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The Cake by Teresa Smeigh

The cake on counter

Thought it safe from dog while gone.

He wolfed it down quickly.

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

Posted on June 5, 2019 by

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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 Articles, Stories And Poems

http://www.tessacandoit.com

http://www.finallyawriter.com

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Chapter 3 of Government Property is now posted.

Posted on June 5, 2019 by

Chapter 3

Chapters 1 & 2

Tessa –

Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian

Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although occasionally I do add something new here), new work is mainly on this blog http://www.tessacandoit.com

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