Below is my response to this week’s 100 word story challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. For her Friday Fictioneers, each Wednesday she encourages writers to reflect on a picture prompt.
Treen
by Denarii Peters
Here I stood one hundred years, but weep no tears for me.
The axe cut planks a hundred strong, and thirty went to sea.
Another five became the desk where peace treaties were signed.
A further one, the base and sides of the baby’s cradle lined.
Tom Chippendale, his thirty took and made a case to hold a book.
He stowed it in a comfy nook. Come inside and take a look.
Thirty more made roof and floor for the house that stands behind this door.
Front steps were built from the final four. Enter now and take the tour.
So, there you have it. You can read (and maybe like or comment on) the other participants’ stories by clicking on this link. I know I will! Once again, I’d also like to extend my thanks those lovely fellow writers who liked and commented on my own pieces in earlier weeks.
I’m looking forward to the publication of my forthcoming debut novel, The Reluctant Reaper, the first book in the Ross Ferris trilogy, on 31st July (Next week!!) Read the blurb here! It’s already available on Amazon for pre-order (only £9.99, folks!). The advance reader copies are now out with selected reviewers. Some are already in. And they really love it!
In the meantime, my editor, Sue, and I are continuing getting to grips with the second book, House of Wraiths.
And, of course, my short story collection Will You Walk into My Parlour, 27 tales of all things supernatural, (also published by Crystal Clear Books) is available from all sorts of places, including direct from the publisher here. Why not take a look at the sample on Amazon? (Link here) I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!
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Its death certainly did a lot of good for humans but not so much for the beautiful tree that was.