What is a Ghost? by Emma Downey

What is a Ghost? by Emma Downey

Photo by Darius on Unsplash Writing inspired by the following SWC prompt: What is a ghost?   What is a Ghost? by Emma Downey Trigger warning – this is about the loss of a close family member  The first ghost I was aware of was the Banshee. I’m sure you’ve heard...
Caribbean Christmas by Emma Downey

Caribbean Christmas by Emma Downey

Writing inspired by the SWC creative writing prompt: Bright Winter Magic On A Cold Dark Night Caribbean Christmas By Emma Downey  Simon stared into his trolley; he was sure there was something else he was meant to get on this final shopping trip before the holidays...
His Seventh Birthday

His Seventh Birthday

Writing inspired by the SWC creative writing prompt: Write about a character who always feels the need to keep hidden who they truly are. His Seventh Birthday By Emma Downey Ronan peered out at the coast rushing past the train window, the tide was steadily rolling in....
Midnight at Run a Dub Dub

Midnight at Run a Dub Dub

Midnight at Run a Dub Dub By Emma Downey Plenty of time to scrub Under yellow strip light Wash them, fold them whiter than white All the grime that you gather Disappears in glorious lather The delicates, the wools, darks and smalls Come inside and wash them all Scrub...
What lies at the end of the lane?

What lies at the end of the lane?

The Lane By Emma Downey Photo by Louis Corallo on Unsplash I will go straight across Mason’s land, where we used to call the Stray field. I keep an eye out for the little gate, you could easily miss it with the all ferns crowding it these days. And there I am, where...