stories | Lily's Writing Life

Picture prompt of holiday destination

It was tempting to run away. Gabriella longed for the island paradise where she met Antonio. They had celebrated their first anniversary...

The view from her window ...

Giovanna stood in her room, the view from her window had barely changed in the intervening years since she had last stayed here....

SUPPRESS FISH COOL use these three words prompt

‘So, let’s fish you out of there then.’ Lucy arrived at the top of the well. ‘You, ok?’ ‘There’s a bit water here so my feet are wet and...

Picture Prompt - Lake

By the time Andre and Maria reached the house Gabriella and Giovanna were squaring up outside. Giovanna went to punch Gabriella who...

We have to talk - prompt "Where does a child hide in a small town like this?"

Lucy fumbled her phone out of her pocket and was surprised to see Leroy’s name on the screen. ‘Lucy, can you hear me?’ ‘Just about, where...

Frustration prompt - Far-off waves …

Maria headed for the beach. There had been a lot to process recently. She’d only finished university a few years ago and was still...

Responsibility

Leroy had wandered off on his own. He needed time to think. The responsibility of two younger siblings was familiar but now there were...

Decisions

In the months since Mario’s death the four siblings had managed the estate between them and learnt a great deal in the process. Once...

Regrets

‘Dad there’s loads we don’t know about you. This last couple of days has proved that.’ ‘What did you want to know?’ ‘How did you and mum...

Giovanna’s daughter

‘What was it like having Giovanna as a mother growing up?’ Maria led Lucy round the estate. Lucy laughed. ‘An experience huh?’ ‘She can...