Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'green'

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Each week, authors write story snippets to word prompts. Our word for this week is "green."

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

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Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

She debated about the jams, jellies, honeys and mustards.

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy)

She stiffened as the priestess unexpectedly stood before her.

 

Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

"If I agree to sit down to play poker with someone, I expect all fifty-two cards to be in the deck, not missing or up my opponents sleeves."

 

Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

There was no point for Dani to stick around.

Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)

With her mind elsewhere, Charlotte approached the administration building, she pulled out her huge key ring

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "HEART"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week we're writing to the word prompt "heart".  With our different genres, you're bound to find a story you like. So give them all a chance. Thanks for stopping by. 

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

“So you got it that bad, big brother?”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy)

“She’s already in a trance, isn’t she?”

TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

She didn’t mention anything to anyone at Crafty Hands yet in case the rental didn’t go as planned.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)

He was baiting me, and I wasn’t about to fall for it. I was in charge here, not him.

Tuesday Tales - Kiss

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Each week, authors write story snippets to word prompts. Our word for this week is “kiss”. Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

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Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy)

Ione’s cheeks burned at being caught sopping wet and cursing to herself.

Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

It was Allen, Shelly’s landlord and yes, he was willing to rent the building.

Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)

Mark drove home slowly. No reason to rush.

Tricia Andersen (SciFi)

Bobo was letting his alien anxiety get to him.

Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

Why hadn’t Viktor mentioned Andreea Popa when I’d asked him if anyone had known that Leo was the prince?

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT - BLEAK

 

Welcome  to Tuesday Tales, where authors write to a word prompt. The prompt this week is "bleak". Please read everyone's excerpts. Don't forget to leave comments. We love the feedback!! Thank you for stopping by. 

JEAN JOACHIM  (Contemporary Romance)

After one flight he stopped, turned and faced her.

TRISHA FAYE  (Women's Fiction)

“I was open on Sundays for a while,” Shelly confided

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS  (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

The magpie chattering of the crowd hushed to a whisper. 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS  (Cozy Mystery)

Al’s rumbling laughter followed me down the hallway. “I will, but I’m saving you for dessert after dinner.”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)

All she wanted right now was a nap.

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "DRY"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "DRY." Click on the name of each author to read the free story on her blog. Make sure to visit everyone. Writing is our passion, and comments make our day!

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

Her face softened. Her tone was velvet.

TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

Sitting down in the afternoon with a ‘cuppa’ is a nice routine, even if we are in Texas and not England,” she laughed.

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

She knew her neighbor had gone away for the weekend, so they had the hall all to themselves.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)

I hurried over to him and stopped, suddenly as nervous and shy as a teenager talking to the captain of the football team.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

“You certainly won’t want to wear.” He motioned to her from head to toe. “That.”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word SUNNY

 

It's the end of January, 2026. This week, while sun isn't on the menu for many of us, we are writing to the word prompt SUNNY. To view each post, click on the author's name. After you read their scene, come back and read the others. Here's hoping you all have a wonderful week filled with sunny days!

TRISHA FAYE (Women’s Fiction)

The night at work seemed to drag on forever.

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

Stunned by Mark’s candor, Charlotte prayed she had given the right answer. 

 SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)

It seemed that not even the trusty personal assistant knew the truth.

Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'cold'

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Each week, authors write story snippets to word prompts. Our word for this week is "cold."

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

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 Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

Claire didn’t have a year to play around and figure out what she wanted to do.

 Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

He awoke to her soft curves as she rested against his chest.

 Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)

No way could he make that kind of pass at this stage. Frustrated at not knowing what to do, he opted for honesty.

 Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

"As you said yesterday, I am a business woman, but I’m nobody’s fool."

 Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

For a room that looked warm and inviting, Dani felt like she was in an igloo.