Category Archives: Original Stories

These are original fictional stories or parts of stories that I either wrote or am in the process of writing.

A Father’s Gift

Posted on June 7, 2026 by hdh

The writing prompt was Fathers. We had 20 minutes to write. A Father’s Gift Father’s Day was coming up, and Henry had no idea what to give him. What do you give to a man who has nothing? Henry’s father … Continue reading →

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Who Was She?

Posted on June 3, 2026 by hdh

This week’s Writing prompts were picture prompts. I chose 4 of the 15 pictures offered.  Who Was She? It was not the day that I had expected. I planned to go to the county fair, look for anything interesting I … Continue reading →

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That’s Just Perfect!

Posted on May 27, 2026 by hdh

The writing prompt was to write about habits, addictions, and/or quirks. That’s Just Perfect! Martha’s mother, Gwendolyn, had what you would call some quirks. Some might even call them habits (I’m not sure whether you would call them good or … Continue reading →

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When You Find Yourself in Times of Trouble

Posted on May 22, 2026 by hdh

The writing prompts this week were song lyrics from Kris Kristofferson. I took the lyrics: “The scene was a small roadside café/The waitress was sweepin’ the floor…” When You Find Yourself in Times of Trouble It was a roadside cafe. … Continue reading →

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The Mystery Adventure

Posted on May 20, 2026 by hdh

The writing prompt was about words. We were given 8 words to choose from to write our piece: No, Relentless, Oops, Please, Serendipitous, Sorry, Midnight, and Heart. I chose all of them (they are in italics in the story) The … Continue reading →

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Rosie In Bloom

Posted on May 12, 2026 by hdh

The writing prompt was about a woman who was hauling soil in a wheelbarrow. She was hauling a heavy burden. Rosie in Bloom Rosie was a hard worker. Everyone knew that. That is why everyone asked her to do all … Continue reading →

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Mother Knows Best

Posted on May 7, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark was Mothers. Mother Knows Best “Mom! You promised.” Her reply was quick, “And what was it that I promised? I promise lots of things.” “You know, you promised that I could do it.” “Hmm, that too, I … Continue reading →

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Posted on May 1, 2026 by hdh

The writing prompt for this piece was Faces. Some of you might recognise a few.   Mirror, Mirror on the Wall There I was at a yard sale, when I saw what looked like a new mirror that I could … Continue reading →

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Z – Zoom Mews

Posted on April 30, 2026 by hdh

My Theme this April is “My Muse Says…”   The Story Spark for this story was Meetings. The writing prompt I chose was Zoom . The following is what my “mews” said I should write. Z – Zoom Mews Those … Continue reading →

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Y – Yalta Y’s

Posted on April 29, 2026 by hdh

My Theme this April is “My Muse Says…” The suggested writing prompt was – Write about an artificial intelligence that becomes wise rather than simply becoming more intelligent. The following is what my muse said I should write. Y – … Continue reading →

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