Esther Chilton

Can You Tell A Story In…

I hope you’ve had a good week. If not, at least it’s nearly the weekend! 😎

Here’s your new Thursday five-word challenge:

SHADE

So can you tell a story in five words using the word SHADE in it somewhere?

Your word last week was THROAT. Here are your THROATY stories:

Trent’s World:

He goes for the throat.

Go without me – sore throat.

Kim Smyth:

As a child: throat infections.

He grasped her pretty throat!

My throat still has tonsils.

Ruth Scribbles:

Throat’s too sore to write!

Val Fish:

Stop jumping down my throat!

Christine Mallaband-Brown:

A threat of throat singing?

Sore throat? Ice-cream remedy required…

007 punched his opponent’s throat!

“Giraffe throat” , spectacular tonsillitis bug!

Throat was very swollen – chilli!

Your neck contains your throat…

Lance Greenfield:

Piracy is a cutthroat occupation.

I spotted lesser-spotted whitethroat warbler.

Linda Lusardi’s throbbing throat therapy.

Darth Vader talks rather throatily.

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Esther Chilton
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25 responses to “Can You Tell A Story In…”

  1. Murray Clarke Avatar
    Murray Clarke

    Can you tell a story in five words? A story usually (but not always) has a beginning, a middle and an end, yes? Many of these contributions are merely statements. Just saying!!!!

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    1. Kim Smyth Avatar
      Kim Smyth

      Not much can be said in five words. I think we all do well! You should try it!

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      1. Murray Clarke Avatar
        Murray Clarke

        That is the challenge that Esther sets each week. My comment is very much tongue-in-cheek. A bit of fun! Happy writing, Kim. (And I HAVE tried!!!)

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      2. Kim Smyth Avatar
        Kim Smyth

        Oh! Ok! 👍

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      3. Esther Chilton Avatar
        Esther Chilton

        Yes, it is a bit of fun. I have set slightly longer challenges, too, and they’re more of a story -ish! 😆

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      4. Esther Chilton Avatar
        Esther Chilton

        You do all do so well!

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      5. Kim Smyth Avatar
        Kim Smyth

        Thanks so much! 😀

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    2. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      I say ‘story’ in very loose terms, Murray!

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  2. Kim Smyth Avatar
    Kim Smyth

    We sit in shade outside.
    So hot; find some shade!
    I’ll not shade that door.
    I wear shades every day.

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      Even in winter?! 😆

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      1. Kim Smyth Avatar
        Kim Smyth

        Definitely not!

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  3. artbychristinemallabandbrown Avatar
    artbychristinemallabandbrown

    Shade this drawing for me?
    Shade from the trees, cool
    Plants are getting shaded out
    Shave not shade! Hair mistake
    A shade over a ton…
    And eclipse is moon shade!
    Lamp shade- extravaganza of crystal!

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      These are all so good, Christine. As always 😄

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      1. artbychristinemallabandbrown Avatar
        artbychristinemallabandbrown

        Lol I don’t want to be too shady!

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      2. Esther Chilton Avatar
        Esther Chilton

        😂😂😂

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      3. artbychristinemallabandbrown Avatar
        artbychristinemallabandbrown

        😂

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  4. RuthScribbles Avatar
    RuthScribbles

    Too much shade over there.
    The light shade got bumped.
    What shade is your skin?
    Does skin shade really matter?

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      These are great, Ruth. Thank you.

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      1. RuthScribbles Avatar
        RuthScribbles

        🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

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  5. Lance Greenfield Avatar
    Lance Greenfield

    Never eat the pretty nightshade
    Pets hate wearing ‘the lampshade’
    Marathon runners love the shade
    Top Gun wears cool shades
    Dark shade conceals dark secrets
    Deep dark shades of depression
    Shaded sundial tells no time

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      A great mixture here, Lance. A very clever selection.

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      1. Lance Greenfield Avatar
        Lance Greenfield

        Thanks Esther!

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  6. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    I have to highlight this…’Linda Lusardi’s throbbing throat therapy’ ! (maybe best not to ask what that would actually entail!) Those of us old enough will remember Linda Lusardi.

    The shade made me cooler
    Shade away and colour in
    Shade and shadows are entwined
    I’m a shade, not alive

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    1. Esther Chilton Avatar
      Esther Chilton

      I remember her! Yes, best not ask!

      These are super. Thank you. I especially like the seocnd one, though they’re all clever 😊

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    2. Lance Greenfield Avatar
      Lance Greenfield

      And the film that gave Linda Lusardi such notoriety was . . . ?
      I believe that the remedy was some kind of cream.
      Better stop this discussion before it goes any further!

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