Writeonrefugee Stories

Jake's sister, Sam, moves into Witch Hill and she has some secrets that even Jake doesn't know about! Trey has also moved into the house, creating even more chaos, as his secrets are revealed. And, it seems that Brian has been keeping secrets from Emily, but isn't talking for reasons of his own. The secret just may help them finally end the evil plans against them. Or will it? *(Book #3 of 3- The Witch Hill Series. Book #1 is The Chosen Path. Book #2 is Hidden Paths. Best if read in order.)*

This is a short story I wrote for the One Million Project. Young David finds a book on his grandfather's shelf, and he asks questions about it.

Ethea has long been plagued by a monster named Fangril, created to force the Elements to coexist. Only the Elementals can stop it, if their unity is unbreakable; none have. Chosen as the Moon, Zelenia sets off on her quest to find her twin, the Sun, and the rest of the Elementals, then together, they can eliminate Fangril. She knows that their journey will not be an easy one: one that will test them physically and mentally. With so many dangers and heartbreak lying ahead of them, Zelenia begins to understand why the past Elementals failed. Cover by: PhoenixWars The Lunar Awards 4th place [Fantasy] The Phoenix Wars Wordsmith (wave 1) [Fantasy/Sci-fi] Little Sanguines Awards 3rd place [Fantasy] Your Choice Awards Finalist [Fantasy] The Mystical Awards 2.0 July 1st place [Fantasy]

A chance meeting on a lake leads two ducks into unexpected enlightenment and life journeys they never suspected were possible. A charming story designed for a middle-school reader, or could equally be shared by an adult reader - a parent, grandparent, sibling, baby sitter or teacher maybe - to entertain and help younger listeners to appreciate the nuances and humour of this delightful family tale.

After her Olympic dreams are dashed by a tragic accident, Shanika Washington learns what it takes to be a real hero.

Weekend Write-In for 11th August 2017 "field": In 500 words, write a story involving a field.

More of the Weekend Write-In.

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll pause to reflect in this collection of heart-warming and heart-touching tales, tied loosely together by the spirit of nature and adventure. Feel the healing power of a deserted seashore or a quiet mountain stream. Commune with the past by a forested lake or in the heavenly skies. For adventure is where you find it, Bora Bora or your own backyard.

Written for mediocrebrit's weekend writein challenge, 'winner.' Being able to spell might help, but it doesn't guarantee that you'll win this spelling bee.

Weekend Write-In for 10 November 2017 "game": In 500 words, tell what happens when a game is played

Reconciliation in the family

This is a collection of poetry and short stories inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean.

Weekend Write-In for 5 January 2018 "love": In 500 words, tell what happens when there is love

Weekend Write-In for 20th October 2017 "trip": In 500 words, tell what happens when the trip is unexpected

The third volume of stories from the WriteOn Refugees Weekend Write-In prompts.

A tragedy of Nyssa the Bacchante and Aeschylus the satyr, written in the style of ancient Greece.

Another collection of short pieces, random thoughts and things that occurred to me in the middle of the night.

Written for the Weekend WriteIn prompt "Moving Day" 17-19 February 2017. In 500 words, write a story where somebody moves away. Memories of moving aboard in preparation for sailing off for a few years. This was my fifty-fifth move in sixty-five years, and the story is an excerpt from my blog at the time.

From the beginning of time, Light and Darkness have warred. The continuous struggle has been seen through wars in many forms-a quest to destroy a ring; the Jedi and the Sith; the creation of the Silmarils; Rebels against the Empire. All has been separate, until an alignment in space makes worlds collide. The Free Peoples of Middle-earth must band together with Rey and Kylo Ren to save the Galaxy and Arda from a prophecy strengthened by the Force, or freedom will be lost forever... everywhere.

After reading the thread on Male or Female leading characters I thought I would write about a female lead for the Roll the Dice challenge So may I introduce my leading lady Mavis Bacon Super Girl