WORLD OF WORDS: October competition winner and November's challenge

Congratulations to Clare Curtis who won this month's Drabble competition with a cheeky twist.
World of Words is written for creative writers by writersWorld of Words is written for creative writers by writers
World of Words is written for creative writers by writers

Greatest Show on Earth!

The American audience waited in anticipation and, as everyone fell silent, the old adversaries took to the stage. On the left, a bullish man known for his outrageous rhetoric and blonde mop. On the right, a small lady in full makeup with an indignant, smug face.

As before, arguments started immediately, this time concerning children and childcare. The crowd knew a good show was to follow.

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Suddenly, from the back of the stage, a crocodile appeared.

“He’s behind you!” shouted the children. As Mrs Punch turned to look, Mr Punch whacked her over the head with a truncheon.

Everyone cheered.

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This month’s competition has a seasonal theme. It’s Christmas Eve on the International Space Station. There’s a knock at the door and someone – or something – enters with some odd-looking packages. Stories 250 to 300 words, please, to [email protected] by Monday, November 28.

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Send us news of your events and we will try and include a mention on the page.

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Book signing: local author Kathleen Watson will be launching and signing her book ‘The Little House in Heaven’ at Chapel Gifts & Books, 64 Chapel Road, Worthing, on Tuesday, November 15, from 11am to 3pm. This is a story for girls aged 7 to 12, about a girl who walks into a book of Bible stories and meets Jesus.

And don’t forget – The Write Night on Wednesday, November 23, from 5pm to 7pm at St Paul’s, Worthing. Join us for tea, cake, poetry and stories.

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World of Words is written for creative writers by writers. If you like reading and writing, you’re in the right place!

Do you like to write? We want your poems and stories. Please write to this page and we will be happy to publish the best ones.

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Have you had a book published? We’d like to hear all about it – please get in touch.

We have received poems and stories from writers who are as young as 7 and as young at heart as 99. This is your space to be creative - and remember, all the opinions expressed on the page are those of the individual writers, not of WOW.

You can also find out more about Worthing WOW and all our creative events at www.worthingwow.co.uk or follow us on @WorthingWOW.

To learn more about the page, or to submit items, email: [email protected]

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