Monthly Archives: October 2016

Microfiction challenge #19: The Proposal

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Michael

Image: John Bauer “I’ve thought of ways to honour you. Though nothing is ever adequate.” The boy looked at his girl and said those words. He felt humbled in her presence knowing the pain she had endured and the pain … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #65 Michael Jackson “Thriller”

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Michael

It was, I’m sure after midnight The wind blew out of control The old corrugated iron fence Long neglected and rusted through Rattled and crashed in a way Suggested there may not be a tomorrow. I woke with start, not … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #90 : Ransom October 20, 2016 – Treasured Heirloom

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Michael

Weave a tale around this abduction: What was taken? What is the ransom price: money; possessions; skills/talents?; Will you obey orders, or bring in the cops/friends/PI?; Will you go renegade to retrieve it yourself? It was mystery to me. Great … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #135 – Drifting

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Michael

Image: Demilked.com It all started with an image, a boat adrift, Then as it drew closer I saw A boy and a girl, Drifting, chatting, focused on each other The girl decorating, blowing bubbles Festooning the boat with balloons. She … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Carl and Rover

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Michael

Image: The Storyteller Abode_ Thanks Louise Carl loved taking his master for a walk. It wasn’t hard to get him motivated. A good solid wag of the tail, a wistful look and a movement toward the front door and the … Continue reading →

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Wordle #125 “October 17th, 2016” – Ronald Puke

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Precise Uniform Delirious  Forge Denote Ration Pneumatic (Of or relating to air, gases, or wind. Operated by air or by the pressure or exhaustion of air: a pneumatic drill. Filled with or containing compressed air, as a tire.  Theology. … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt, October 16th, 2016:Gifts from Mr. Sandman

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Michael

He comes when I least suspect, in my dreams and then not always I the same form. My dreams are haphazard; I recall only snippets unless it’s one of those rare ones I have when things are particularly bad in … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #18: Lost

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Michael

Image: Andreassen, Olav Johan, Stormnatten, olje på lerret.jpg How did a perfectly normal and peaceful Sunday afternoon at the beach turn into a near tragedy beyond comprehension. The family had come for the day, a trip from the country taking … Continue reading →

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SoCS Oct. 15/16 – Screen

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Michael

The screen shattered, again. What a bore she thought. Another thousand dollars down the drain. There had to be an easier way than this. She picked up her iphone and surveyed the damage. She’d understand if she was clumsy and … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt- Moonlit #writephoto

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Michael

On the edge of the swamp just out of reach, the scum, that enjoyed a fault-free existence, moved slightly to spread itself that fraction further in its efforts to take over all it surveyed and didn’t notice the creature moving … Continue reading →

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