Esther Chilton

  • The End Part Three

    For part one, click here. For part two, click here. ‘Well?’ he pouted as Granny ended the call. ‘Grab your coat, love. Let’s go and see your mum.’ ‘She’s not dead?’ Craig’s eyes widened and he sprinted down the hall, his anorak on and out the door. ‘And she’s got a surprise for you,’ Granny…

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  • Funny Of The Week

    I don’t think maths is their strong point…

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  • Here’s your Monday smile – it’s limerick time. Send in your own or here’s a prompt for you – TEACH Here are a few limericks to make you smile this Monday. The prompt last week was MEAL. Keith Channing: It’s hard to explain how I feel About cooking a high-protein meal. I don’t enjoy turkey…

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  • A Poem For Friday

    Here’s a Friday funny for you: I had an aunt who guzzled gin, A bottle a day was her sin, We kept away Until last May, When she gained a lottery win. ***

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    It’s Thursday and your new five-word challenge is here. This week, your prompt is YOGA. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word YOGA in it somewhere? Here are your EARLY stories from last week: EDC Writing: Early days? Not yet mornings… Ritu: Too early to say, yet. Always arrive early,…

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  • The End Part Two

    For part one, click here. Granny stared at the dials on her silver watch. Tick tock, another minute passed. It had been five hours and still no news. They jumped together, shoulders wrenching back and screams catching in their throats. The shrill, sharp ring of the telephone was a foghorn. ‘You answer it, Granny. Please,’…

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  • Funny Of The Week

    Every mother’s dream gift…

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  • Here’s your Monday smile – it’s limerick time. Send in your own or here’s a prompt for you – MEAL Here are a few limericks to make you smile this Monday. The prompt last week was FAME. Keith Channing: Some ministers may be quite lame, But it isn’t just they who’re to blame. Their confidence…

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  • Happy New Year

    Here’s to a better year than 2020!

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    It’s Thursday and your new five-word challenge is here. This week, your prompt is EARLY. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word EARLY in it somewhere? Here are your PRESENTS stories from last week: Keith Channing: Passed presents make future tense. EDC Writing: Presents tied, undone by you. Ritu: It’s…

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