Esther Chilton

writing

  • A New Friend Part Two

    For part one, click here. Minutes, perhaps hours, passed. Laura awoke to a dull shroud hanging over the room. The half moon shone a shining light on the bed, shadows dancing in the corner and shapes bouncing on the ceiling. Tap, tap! She swivelled round at the knock on the door. ‘There’s someone to see…

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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 BISCUIT. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word BISCUIT in it somewhere? Here are your SHY stories from last week: Ritu: Don’t be shy, it’s fine… Gotta love a shy guy. Christine Mallaband-Brown: She was shy…

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  • A New Friend – Part One

    ‘Mum! Come and meet my new friend,’ Jake burst through the kitchen door. Laura beamed at her son. ‘Your first day back at school went all right then?’ ‘It was okay, I suppose. But I’ve made a bestest ever new friend. Can he stay to dinner, Mum? Can he?’ ‘If his mum knows where he…

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  • Funny Of The Week

    It’ll make your laundry smell so fresh…

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  • Exciting News!

    As many of you know, I’m a tutor for The Writers Bureau, which I love. I also write articles and short stories, and offer an editing service. I’m going to be continuing with all of those, but I am about to embark on something new. The wonderful writer, and my fellow tutor, Lorraine Mace has…

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  • A Poem For Friday

    Secret Garden She watches the morning unfold, A beautiful woman with a head of gold. Sweet, sweet music reaches her ears, Her sparkling eyes brim over with unshed tears. She walks through her garden, so sad, Birds serenade her and her heart is glad. Blossom bounces to earth, no sound. And baby buds burst their…

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  • 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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  • Laughing Along With A Limerick

    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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  • 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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