discover a magical world
He'd tried many different jobs over the years - so many, he'd lost track - but nothing had ever inspired him to such passion. Not like this. Standing in the arena, surrounding by screaming fans: he couldn't imagine a more perfect life. This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales. This week's prompt is by... Continue Reading →
Memories "We'd spend hours down here, remember?" she said, gazing across at the familiar view, her memories dancing as ethereal spectres upon the sports field. They'd been such joy filled hours, packed with fun and games: skipping and jumping and turning cartwheels; running until breathless, before tumbling in a heap on the grass; vibrant... Continue Reading →
She loved to watch the unicorns as they took their ease amidst the meadow flowers. They shimmered with an allure that drew her eyes time and again. And if no one else could see them - well, that was their problem, really, not hers. This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales. This week's prompt is... Continue Reading →
He'd spent too long reaching for the light - forever striving towards an unobtainable ideal. Anchored within the pitchy depths of perceived reality, nothing ever attained the perfection to which he aspired. But it was time for him to acknowledge: the light already burned within him, and it always had. This post is for Sonya's Three... Continue Reading →
He'd seemed like such a sweetheart. He'd brought her flowers, held her hand, and kissed her with a passion that whispered 'forever' into her dreams. But then he was gone, leaving nothing but the scattered crumbs of her broken heart in his wake. This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales challenge. This week's photo... Continue Reading →
His life had been mapped out from the minute he'd been born. His parents had never listened when he'd expressed his preferences; they'd claimed to know what he needed in order to be successful. But he didn't have to listen to them any more - his life was his own, and no one else's. This post... Continue Reading →
He hadn't intended to cause such an abysmal mess. It had just been a prank: just stupid, childish folly. But, as blaring sirens grew steadily closer, he knew he was in deep water - and he had no one to blame but himself. This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales challenge. This week's prompt is by Sean Tan.
Her nightmare was always the same. The table was set and decorated, but something about the scene felt wrong... Only the sound of the doorbell caused realisation to strike - Mother was coming to dinner, and the tablecloths hadn't been ironed! This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales challenge. This week's photo prompt was... Continue Reading →
"You shouldn't have abandoned the flag," Mikael said, his voice an angry growl in the blood-soaked twilight. Raen looked from their celebrating opponents, who remained unaware of their presence within the trees, to his friend who nursed injuries that could have been so much worse. "It was either lose the flag or lose you," he... Continue Reading →
For a time they'd shone brightly, the sparks flying between them igniting passions that burned with fierce abandon. But such a blaze could never last. Now, from the ashes, they had to build a new life - though whether together or separate had yet to be decided... This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales.... Continue Reading →
He'd wanted a picture-perfect life: a happy family and well paid job with all the perks. Instead, young voices argued yet again while bills piled high. He sighed as gentle hands massaged the stress away, accepting reality - his life might not be picture perfect, but he wouldn't change a thing. This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales... Continue Reading →
It had been a long week - a long year, even - and she needed something sweet to brighten her day. The stacks of colourful confections were enticing. So too was the man behind the counter who served them with a smile and a wink: yes, something sweet, indeed. This post in for Sonya's Three Line... Continue Reading →
His memories crowded close: an impenetrable barrier denying access whilst holding him back from the world. But he was sick of being imprisoned by the past. Caed knew it was time to tear down the walls - from their rubble he could build a marvelous palace in which to celebrate a bright future. This post in for... Continue Reading →
There were times when Sylvina felt like merely a figure in a dolls' house, her whole life dictated by the whims of others. But enough was enough. She refused to be merely a decorative toy any longer - it was time for her to take control of the game. This post is for Sonya's Three... Continue Reading →
Sometimes he could feel her lips upon his, a caress so familiar he expected to see her when he opened his eyes. They used to joke that they needed each other more than air. As he gasped for breath, feeling closer to her than to his mortal flesh, he wondered if they'd been right. This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales.... Continue Reading →
I'm re-posting this because for some bizarre reason half of the post vanished. It's now back with the full three lines it was meant to have! She'd thought he was her beacon, her guiding light through the treacherous shoals. Too late she'd discovered he was merely a will-o'-the-wisp leading her into dangerous waters. Now she stands... Continue Reading →
Second Thoughts Anxiety set her thoughts asway, her certainty vacillating as she gazed over the garden: this was insane... she wasn't ready for such a change... but... but... She drew a deep breath. But she loved him, she couldn't deny that he completed her, and tomorrow... tomorrow she would say, 'I do.' This post is for Sonya's Three... Continue Reading →
He'd been standing in line, waiting his turn, for far longer than he cared to remember. The sign continued to blink idly in the distance; the column shuffled slowly forwards. Bureaucracy, it seemed, wasn't just a problem in the land of the living. This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales challenge.
Each weekend they'd piled into the backseat, little ones on older siblings laps, ready for an adventure. It had been part of their family: the Flying Banana, the greatest car in the world. Which was why, despite being told it was only good for the scrapheap, the rusting wreck continued to sit in their garage - some day the banana would... Continue Reading →
She'd always said that she wouldn't be put in a box and forced into conformity, that she wouldn't follow their indifferent society's path, only to be left feeling stifled and unfulfilled. So how had she come to this? She turned away from the window, from the view of coffin like apartments, and began to pack her bags - it... Continue Reading →
She'd always complained that there weren't enough hours in the day as she dashed from task to task, her to-do list never shrinking. Then fateful words caused her world to shatter. Suddenly she had all the time she'd ever needed, but nothing could fill the interminable hours as they dragged on into an increasingly bleak future. This post... Continue Reading →
He'd collected many tools of the trade over the years, as he moved from job to job in search of a career that fulfilled him. Each time he'd thought he'd found it, thought that this time he'd be happy - only for boredom to soon set in. But this time... this time would be different. This post is for... Continue Reading →
She'd always dreamed of a fertile union. In her youth she'd painted her lips cherry-red, desperate to attract a partner to fulfill her desires, only to be left with a sour taste as their rot spread through her life. Now her season was waning - maybe it was time to reach for the promised fruit alone. This post is for Sonya's... Continue Reading →
Waiting "Why are you here?" he asked, even though he knew the answer. "I'm waiting for you." Her heels clunked against the cabinet in a familiar rhythm. "I'll wait forever if I have to." "I won't be long now." Ephemeral fingers traced his aged cheek before she faded from view. This post is for Sonya's Three Line... Continue Reading →
This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales. The Runner He ran to escape the anger and fear that had dominated his life for so long, each stride distancing him from the demons of his past. He ran towards dreams of a bright future full of love and hope. He ran because he could -... Continue Reading →
This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales. Grandma's Wisdom Grandma always said that the thing to aim for was elegance, sweetly understated; that the magic lay in the simplicity. The ingredients might be plain but when blended they created a perfection no one could resist. She always got the feeling that Grandma wasn't just talking about cakes. ... Continue Reading →
This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales challenge. To Shape the World She smiled as she walked away, her every possession carried in the bag on her back. For too long she'd allowed his derisive opinions to control her actions - but no more. From now on, her world would be shaped by her hands... Continue Reading →
This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales, a challenge that asks you to write three lines based on the photo prompt below. Tug-of-War With feet apart, teeth bared and fists clenched, they battled yet again for supremacy. Chloe turned away, dialling a familiar number on her phone. She refused to be the prize in... Continue Reading →
This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales, a challenge that asks you to write three lines in response to the photo prompt below. The Long Wait She'd held his promise to write close to her heart, waiting patiently each day for the mail to arrive. Disappointment failed to dull anticipation, even as weeks accumulated into... Continue Reading →
The Game They laugh as they play their game, ruthless ambition hidden behind genial smiles as they move counters with calculated precision. Bank balances keep score: vast accumulated wealth the desired pinnacle. On the city streets below the people scurry through their daily lives, unwitting pieces in a cutthroat contest. This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tales challenge.
This post is for Sonya's Three Line Tale Challenge, that asks us to write three lines in response to the photo prompt. She wandered in a dream-like haze, unaware of time's passage. The sights and scents of paper and ink filled her senses. Occasionally a text would beckon and she'd digest every word before moving on. If this was eternity, she was... Continue Reading →
For a long time farming has been a wasteful, polluting necessity. We’ve needed to grow crops, but the technology available has led to an unsustainable level of environmental damage. Small Robot Company aims to change this. They’re developing a trio of farmbots that could revolutionise the way in which technology is used in food production. Their robots are so […]
Carnaby Street has been renamed and transformed into a pollinators paradise for Defra’s third annual Bees’ Needs Week. From Monday 9 until Friday 13th July you can pay a visit to ‘Carnabee Street’ and discover what can and is being done to help our pollinators. This year Defra has partnered with Carnaby London, the leading West End shopping […]
Growing up in Nottinghamshire’s Trent Valley, pit lakes have always been a part of our lives. Our brothers learned to fish in the Farndon Pits, always hoping to catch the elusive Mobi Pike. Fishing was never my favourite pastime, instead I preferred to spend my time exploring the paths around the area and enjoying the nature to be found. In […]
Children from St. Alban’s C of E Primary School in Havant have been inspiring fellow pupils, parents, teachers and members of their local community to sign up to their ‘Pollinator Promise’, asking people to put aside a one metre square plot solely to grow plants which feed and provide shelter for bees and other vital […]
Are you considering heading out and about, or looking for ideas and inspiration for events and projects to take part in over the next few weeks? Here’s our monthly roundup of eco-themed events, large and small, local, national, and global, taking place in July 2018. Don’t forget to let us know how you marked a […]
The seas around the English coast contain many diverse habitats that support a range of marine life, but the impact of human industry has steadily been encroaching. With waters over-fished and plastics found throughout, to ensure these habitats continue to exist in years to come, they need to be protected. The UK government have recently […]
