Tag Archives: Fandango’s Story Starter

The chase is on……………..

When the driver suddenly turned left instead of right, I realized that we were in serious trouble. My companion’s face was white with terror as the cab gathered speed, changing from lane to lane, trying to avoid the pursuer who … Continue reading

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Going Back

As Kevin was boarding the bus, he knew he was heading back to the one place he hoped he’d never have to see again. It held no good memories for him, and although umpteen therapists suggested he return to face … Continue reading

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Fandango’s Story Starter #95

Click here to join in with Fandango’s challenge. This week’s Story Starter teaser is: He stood there for a long time watching them through the window. Here is my continuation:

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Come with us……………..

She held out her arms to hug me, but I knew this wasn’t my house, and she definitely wasn’t my wife. I had been met from the office by two men in suits carrying violin cases who hustled me into … Continue reading

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Broken Glass, Broken Heart

This week Fandango’s Story Starter teaser is: When I walked into the kitchen, I noticed that there was broken glass all over the floor. The back door panel was completely smashed and the door itself wide open. The wall cupboard … Continue reading

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End Game

She could always tell when he was lying because he looked over her head and a little bead of sweat formed on his upper lip. He was good looking with blue eyes, blond hair and a smile that would knock … Continue reading

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Those were the days………….

Things were different back in the day when I had all of my teeth, hair and could hear a pin drop in the next room. I stood six feet tall without shoes, and had 20/20 vision. I could run a … Continue reading

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Not quite what you’d think

She thought she heard his voice in the hallway outside of her apartment, so she immediately turned out all of the lights and hid behind the settee. She heard him swear as he’d obviously dropped his keys, and when the … Continue reading

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Call me father……………..

When Andrea found out that she wasn’t really his daughter, she knew exactly what she had to do. Ignore it, as it didn’t matter. All her life he had been there. Seen her through her first bike ride, a broken … Continue reading

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Night and Day

The sun was setting over the lake, Painting the sky in a mix of orange and gold, And the air was filled with the sound Of crickets singing, when suddenly My blood ran cold. Behind me lurked a shadow dense, … Continue reading

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