Fiona Jeeves

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“The Bakery” by Fiona Jeeves

Submitted to Contest #11

She isn’t there anymore, the old Bakery. The timber frame was painted black, the panelled walls the faded cream of spilt milk. Layers and layers of ancient paint held the daub together. Maybe it was more paint than anything else. It used to smell sweet. As thought the scent of fresh bread had been baked into the walls. Loaves, cobs, buns and pastries crafted and sold for centuries before the Bakery became a house, a home. Now it’s gone, I can only smell the acrid tinge of smoke and taste it on the back of my tongue.My Aunt moved to the coast...

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Hi there I'm Fibi and I'm so glad I found these writing prompts. I write mainly young adult fantasy but love falling in and out of other projects. My website is: fionajeeves.com My debut is called Burning Embers and is currently available. I'm editing my second novel now and trying to get started on the third. Happy reading, wish me luck! Fibi xx