She doesn’t believe in magic; it’s all deceit and illusion, like his promises. But when tiny fingers grasp hers, a mysterious force flows through her. What sorcery is this? she wonders. Two deep blue eyes gaze into hers. We don’t need him, they seem to say. You can do this.
Lesley also has short fiction published online at 101 Words, Paragraph Planet, and Wensum Lit, as well as a number of competition anthologies. She grew up in the North East and now lives in Hampshire.
Powerful 50 words
Thank you Chelsea.
This author has great, deep imagination and passion
Thank you so much!
Five amazing dribbles in five months and they keep getting better! This one is my favourite (so far). Lovely writing, Lesley!
Thank you Fiona, I’m so glad you like them.
It seems like Lesley Bungay has a talent for creating vivid and captivating short stories. In this piece, there’s a strong theme of skepticism and doubt, particularly towards promises. However, the introduction of the mysterious force when holding tiny fingers adds an element of wonder and intrigue.
What lovely comments. Thank you so much.
Oh man, I know the power of those tiny hands and deep brown (in my case) eyes. I really like how you kept the gender of the child ambiguous so that it reads for every mother. Very smart.
Thanks Emily.
I echo your last four words, L. ‘You can do this.’ Xx
Good for you, Jo!
Great story, Lesley. Well done!
Thank you, glad you like it.
Such a talent to be able to convey such power and emotion with so few words.
That’s so kind.