Tantalizing Tuesday - 24 December: From one Valley.

It's Tuesday and Christmas Eve. The awesome Tantalizing Tuesday  writers are here to entertain with a penultimate teaser of 2013. A self chosen picture and 200 words precisely to be inspired. Please show some love by following the link, reading and commenting on all. Today mine is called From one Valley. Enjoy.

Teasers

Peace reigned in the winter scene where a valley lay now swathed in soft white snow.  All had fallen quiet. Amidst the tall trees that surrounded it, the old church stood steadfast, as it had done through the seasons for centuries. A strength, seemingly to be a friendly fortress that surveyed and protected. Nothing had ever crushed its durable stability.

And now in the silence of nightfall and a cloudless dark velvet sky, a clear backdrop to sparkling crystals and a full moon that  looked over where villagers slept, snuggled in their beds where the only thoughts allowed were mystic dreams that swirled around peaceful minds and closed eyes. An idyllic place to be, oh were there more places like this in the world.

The only sounds were woodland nocturnal creatures as they came out from their resting places, braving the cold chill silently padding around making footsteps in the snow in their quest for food. 

Then, silently as it had arrived, the darkness began to fade. A fresh new dawn brought  the bright shining rebirth of sunrise. Church bells heralded the village inviting them together. Bidding welcome all. Sing Glory to the World. Peace and Goodwill to all men!

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Flash Fiction Friday - 20 December: Gloria

It's Friday again and time to flash. A group of awesome writers with a given picture write their version of a one hundred word story. So please take time out to read, and support them by leaving a comment. My story this week is called Gloria Enjoy.
Flashers

The strange red glow from above surrounded Gloria, who unfurled her lithe body from a slumber and arose, stretching to welcome the light. It was all different to her and she took her time to take everything in. This didn’t worry her however, and in her nakedness an excited apprehensive thrill ran through her. 

This was a brand new start for Gloria and she couldn’t help but wonder about her future. Covering her breast she threw her head back and paid homage to the burning planet she had left behind. And brought Gloria into the brave new World.

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Tantalizing Tuesday Jingle Bells Blog Hop. 17-20 December: One Christmas Kiss

t's a very special week for Tantalizing Tuesday. The teasers are having a Christmas Blog Hop and there are prizes to be won. So follow the link to see what's on offer when you read and leave a comment on the 200 word teasers.

Teaser Blog Hoppers

Kurt stood underneath the mistletoe that hung in their hallway and drew Sara closer to his body. His strong arms lifted her up to a a tiptoe position and with a hand gently tilted her head back.

Sara closed her eyes and felt the warmth of Kurt’s breath fall upon her eyelids. “I love you Kurt,”she whispered.

Moving closer her arms slipped around his waist and embraced Kurt's strength through his shirt.

Kurt bent his head a little and their noses bumped in nervous anticipation as the fist kiss had.

Sara felt whispering fingertips stroke her cheek . She held her breath as shivers thrilled her body, racing through her.  Sara pressed her body against Kurt’s, murmuring as she did.

Kurt’s lips touched Sara’s. Running his fingers through the strands of her hair he released the honeysuckle fragrance on it which drifted up his nose. He traced a line with the tip of his tongue around her lips before plating a kiss on them. “Happy Christmas baby, make a wish,” he said.

“I only have one wish,” she replied.

Kurt smiled. “Sara, you are so beautiful and I don’t need my sight to tell me.”
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Flash Fiction Friday Christmas Blog Hop. 13 - 16 December: Mercy

It's Friday again so time to flash. A given picture and one hundred words exactly. This time is no ordinary flash fiction as some of the awesome writers are offering a prize for a lucky commenter. So spread the word, read and comment on the flashers and you might be in for a prize.

A lucky commenter on my flasher will win a $10 Amazon voucher. Good luck and Happy Christmas!

Christmas Blog Hop Flashers

Flames took hold and reduced the once beautifully decorated décor to a dinghy black mess. Screams sounded loud and clear with the ongoing commotion while people fought there way out of the building.

Cracking furniture with red hot sparks fell around her. Mercy coughed, but looking up a wave of relief swathed her whole body.

Covered in black sweat the burly fireman extinguished some flames and walked toward her through the smoke. He bent and hoisted her up with a strong arm into a fireman's lift.

“You're safe now,”he said. “Gotta save Mercy, with the best legs in town!”

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Congratulations to Fierce Dolan for winning the voucher

Flash Fiction Friday - 6 December: Home

It's Friday and time for a flash. A group of awesome writers have one hundred words only and a given picture to inspire them.  So please show some love by following the link to each to read and leave a comment on their work. Each comment is greatly appreciated.
This week my contribution is called Home.

Flashers

He slipped wearily into the hot tub and after taking a sip placed a mug of hot chocolate on the side. Soothing warmth in the warm water released the stress and strain that had encapsulated Dale's sore muscles and he began to relax. Tipping his Stetson down over his face he closed his eyes and felt the tension drift from and over him with the water.

Dale suddenly felt two hands on his shoulders. They were not strong like his own but the massage was a welcome one.

“I've missed you Daddy. Mum let me wait up for you.”

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