The car exploded just as two men dragged Tom clear. The bonnet flew up in the air, pirouetted twice, then plunged straight back down to earth puncturing the top of Sue’s jeep. 7 fire engines, 6 police cars and 5 ambulances all arrived with lights and sirens. It was #chaos #vss365

Kaboom: Nuclear Explosion Mushroom Cloud

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Lucky it was only a drill, but there were times like this and this was why they needed drills. Dylan had ordered several, at random moments, but, for some reason, this one descended into #chaos. And that was the point. Find the problems and fix them before they became real problems. #vss365

‘Don’t go into the kitchen.’ ‘Oh my gawd. What did you do now? Get outa my way.’ ‘Don’t say I didn’t warn you.’ ‘Yikes! What happened? It’s like a cow erupted. There’s milk everywhere!’ ‘I needed to find a way to show udder #chaos.’ #vss365

I leave my books, few torn letters. Words held back written on notes crumpled and thrown under our bed. Scattered, half-written poems born of #chaos which kept my soul peaceful and strong. We shall meet again in a place far beyond prejudice and wrong. ~rev #vss365

You can't truly appreciate the destructive nature of #chaos until you're stuck inside a madman's demented fever dreams. I guess we're in the "burn it all down" phase of our empire and it will take wisdom and foresight to rebuild it correctly. #vss365

The A5s were the first to give birth, weaned off the pain of the world, attuned to the beat of its dying heart. They were formed from the colors of #chaos. They were seeds of hope, planted beneath a leaden sky, barren of tears. Flowers rising from the bone dry earth. #vss365

Every household has one. It’s the place you put things that don’t quite belong anywhere else. But beware. What starts out a small collection of string & candles will soon grow, until the #chaos spreads. We used to call ours “The Junk Drawer.” Now we just call it “Home.” #vss365

Kitchen Cupboard Chaos: Containers Fall Out

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Since #chaos is the rule of the day, you might as well embrace it. Go to work in drag. Eat your cereal with a fork. Get dogs and cats to live together. Run with the mass hysteria. #vss365

"It's Monday fukin nite! Where ya goin! U ave ta hold da bottles of booze fer me ta make ma 100% proof cocktails!" Riz yelled. "Valarie is away and I have to #tend to her plants?" "But who is gunna tend ta me!" "A world class psychiatrist hopefully." #vss365 #riztherogue

A #fruit is small and sweet, A liturgy wrapped in skin you can eat. Flesh and seed, sun distilled, Into temples by hunger fulfilled, Little sacraments melting — a bright, perfect treat. #vss365

Biting into the apple, Dylan paused, holding it up before him. Another colony had recently had its supply shipment obliterated and yet here he sat, enjoying #fruit. It felt obscene, but, like the sailors back on the Earth-That-Was, nutrition was paramount. He just felt like a hypocrite. #vss365

'I was apprehensive about your mum's invitation, Pixie, but when she mentioned #Fruit de Gastronomique, I said yes. I like a bit of French food.' 'Ummm... Gabe... I think you misheard. The menu's Fruit de Gastropod. But don't worry, everyone loves my dad's slug bug stew.' #vss365

‘This is highway robbery!’ ‘Oh, stop complaining.’ ‘I didn’t scream when you said there’d be a $20 cover charge. Or the $10 parking fee. $12 cocktails are reasonable. But $5 for a little cup of #fruit? That’s outrageous!’ ‘Well, if you don’t like it you can stop coming over to my house.’ #vss365

Carol spotted the new neighbour in the #fruit & veg aisle. The way he was squeezing those nectarines was, frankly, disturbing. She quickly ducked behind the melons. “Hi, Carol!” he chuckled as he passed. She abandoned her trolley and left. Aldi was cheaper, anyway… #vss365

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“Dead Fox on Station #Road,” said the latest message on the street WhatsApp group. Ex-Sup’t Carol knew this was code for a speed camera. Did they think she was stupid? “And a speed camera,” replied the new neighbour. Carol spat out her tea. She could almost hug him. Almost… #vss365

Helen finished the last segment of the satsuma and placed the peel in her pocket. As she strolled along the high street, browsing for new books, a warden tapped her shoulder. Maam, I've issued a statutory litter fine. What? Oh, the #fruit rind must have fallen. Irrelevant. Et tu, jobsworth. #vss365

Just in time, Sue jumps out of the way as a car crashes her jeep into a #fruit tree. It’s Tom’s car. The engine is smoking. She runs to the car door and pulls it open. He’s is unconscious and covered in blood. She tugs at his arm. He doesn’t shift. Help, she screams. Help #vss365

Sue stubs the cigarette out and opens the car door. The rain has stopped. There’s a freshness in the air that eases her anxiety. The full moon sits just above the horizon and winks at her. She smiles. Time to go home and #tend to the kids #vss365

Lady Smoking, Agitated and Annoyed

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‘I like watching birds.’ ‘Me too. Sometimes I can’t tell the difference between a raven and a crow. They #tend to look similar.’ ‘Well, if you look closer, a raven has 13 pinion feathers while the crow has only 12.’ ‘So, what you’re saying is it’s just a matter of a pinion.’ 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛ #vss365

The Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz Issue 63 (First published 20th March 2024) Naughty box for you again Riz! Don't forget to check out the other issues of the Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz over at my blog: tstpjm.blogspot.com #Comic #riztherogue

She worried about who would #tend to her dog when she was gone. Her son tried to but he struggled to look after himself properly. Her neighbour was surprised that her dog was out by himself. She couldn't see a ghostly hand patting the dog and keeping him safe. #vss365 #writing #stories

Dealing with generals and admirals and the like was like dealing with children. Let them act up and do a lot of shouting and they seemed happy enough, for largely miserable people, but the did #tend to take offence at people disagreeing with them. Dylan disagreed a lot. Probably too much. #vss365

Emma tried on the most unflattering dress for a laugh. “Suits you. Let’s go with that style & colour for you!” Jo said. “What?” Emma huffed, spotting a wasp crawling down Jo’s arm. To tell her or… “Thanks for being a bridesmaid,” Jo went on. “You need someone you really trust, y’know? Ouch!” #vss365

Renée Slater in a Southern Belle Dress

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'Oh, come on, Gabe, admit it. You do #tend to be a bit... tetchy.' 'Tetchy! TETCHY. You sneezed snot into my feathers, undid my chair screws, then ate my brownie, Pixie. That does not make me tetchy! It makes me a paragon of restraint!' 'If you say so, Gabe.' Splutter. #vss365

Slowly, though steadily, we tend to rise from the ashes. Remembrance is all that remains, moments where we faltered, others where we rejoiced. Happiness is overrated and so is laughter. Sorrow festers, folded deep in memory, lingering long after the rest. ~rev #vss365 #tend

Tom #created havoc with his inability to do anything sensible. If he forgot to buy coffee he’d drink tea. He wore Sue’s tights if he forgot to wash his socks. He drove Sue crazy. She didn’t want to leave but she felt like she had an extra kid rather than a husband #vss365

Spongebob's Gross Foot Reveal

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Tom #created havoc with his inability to do anything sensible. If he forgot to buy coffee he’d drink tea. He wore Sue’s tights if he forgot to wash his socks. He drove Sue crazy. She didn’t want to leave but she felt like she had an extra kid rather than a husband #vss365

Spongebob's Gross Foot Reveal

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"You look beautiful," he says as we dance. I'm amazed that he can't tell my dress is a hastily homemade creation and my shoes made of glass. #vss365 #vss #creation

The greatest act of #creation isn't building a business, writing a book, or changing the world. It's creating a version of yourself that your past excuses no longer recognise. Everything else grows from there. #vss365

Before the world was born, darkness hovered over the vast, unformed void. Two words - "Be Light!" - sparked the beginning of the whole universe. As writers, we use our words to create (or destroy) worlds. Your #vss365 #prompt for August 2, 2026 is #creation Show me yours! 🤭

‘You’ve been busy in the garage all afternoon. What have you been doing?’ ‘I need to come up with a new #creation. My last project was a total failure.’ ‘Which one? There’s been so many I can’t keep count.’ ‘My idea for the cold air balloon. It never really took off.’ #vss365