They were kissing in their tent in the forest. Nightingales sang, frogs splashed in a pond, the leaves were soft with whispers. “Isn’t nature delightful, dear?” he asked her. “Isn’t this date with nature better than going to the movies?” Wolves howled in the distance. She looked at him worried. Some of you may remember … Continue reading 50-Word Stories #3 – Into the Wild
Tea improves concentration, sharpens the eyesight, and tickles the imagination. It strengthens verbs and nouns and enforces correct punctuation. Words come more easily to the tea-inspired writer, and the writing flows. “There is a subtle charm in the taste of tea which makes it irresistible and capable of idealisation... It has not the arrogance of … Continue reading Why Tea Is So Good For Writers
On her wedding day she woke up with a great pimple on the tip of her nose. She stared in the mirror dismayed. “Such misfortune!” she whimpered. She tried to hide it, but nothing worked. She took off her dress and wept. “Mom!” she cried. “We must postpone the wedding!” Some of you may remember … Continue reading 50-Word Stories #2 – The Wedding
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