Category Archives: Personal Stories

These stories are true stories written about actual events that have occurred relating to me.

Nothing to Think Of

Posted on October 21, 2026 by hdh

The story challenge was to sit for 5-10 minutes and not think of anything, then write about what you are not thinking of.  I accepted the challenge. Nothing to Think Of My eyes slowly closed, and darkness enclosed me. Did … Continue reading →

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Oh, What a Way With Words

Posted on October 16, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark was “O, October”. We were given 18 words beginning with the letter O to choose from to write our piece. The words in italics are the ones that I chose. Note: I chose all of them. The … Continue reading →

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The Test

Posted on July 7, 2026 by hdh

The story spark was Tests. The writing prompt I took was “Your job/career depends on you passing a test. There is only one question on it.” The Test “Are you there? Testing 1,2,3. Please respond.” “Who’s there?” I asked, waking … Continue reading →

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A to Z Challenge 2026 Reflections

Posted on May 5, 2026 by hdh

A to Z Challenge 2026 Reflections What My Muse Says…   This is my eleventh year doing the A to Z Challenge. The theme I chose was My Muse Says… All of the entries were based on story sparks or … 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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R – A Recipe to Remember

Posted on April 21, 2026 by hdh

My Theme this April is “My Muse Says…” The Story Spark for this story was – Recipe. The writing prompt I took was – A recipe for success or failure. The following is what my muse said I should write. … Continue reading →

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Q – Quiet Time

Posted on April 20, 2026 by hdh

My Theme this April is “My Muse Says…” The Story Spark for this story was Hearing. The writing prompt I took was – Sit in silence for ten minutes. What did you hear internally? I was reminded of a time … Continue reading →

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K – Kin

Posted on April 13, 2026 by hdh

My Theme this April is “My Muse Says…” The Story Spark for this story was Family History. The writing prompt I took was the story spark. The following is what my muse said I should write: K – Kin I … Continue reading →

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G – Growing Pains

Posted on April 8, 2026 by hdh

My Theme this April is “My Muse Says…“   The Story spark for this story was Self-Discovery. The writing prompt I took was – If my body could talk, it would say… The following is what my muse said I … Continue reading →

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