Monthly Archives: November 2016

Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale Prompt # 94 : Alien Fairy Tales 11.24.16

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Michael

One thing that never surprised me was anything that happened at Miss Marble’s. Her interactions with the people in our street were well known, as was the order system that seemed to be endless from all corners of the country. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #140 – The Woman Who Carries the World

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Michael

Image: – Slrlounge.com There’s a woman I know Carries the world with her. Wherever she goes She brings it along. And they sit comfortably Back to back, side by side. If you stop her asking why She draws from it, … Continue reading →

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Wordle #130 “November 21st, 2016”

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Remain Walrus Acedia (sloth, laziness or indifference in religious matters) Scrawl Rathskeller ((in Germany) the cellar of a town hall, often used as a beer hall or restaurant. A restaurant patterned on the German rathskeller, usually located below street level.) Cinder … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of November 22, 2016 – His Insipid Nature

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Michael

She said she hated sunsets and pulled away when he tried to hold her hand.   He had an insipid nature that weighed heavily on her. She tried to move away but the seat they shared didn’t allow for much more … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #187 “Collage 34” – A Ritual of Love

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Michael

The door creaked as we opened it, The guest house came with reputation. The journey through the rain forest, the abandoned logging camps was worth the numb bum from so much travel. There was a charm, a quaintness That feeling … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 19/16 – Yes

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Michael

“You’re just a snivelling yes man aren’t you?” the old crone said disparagingly. I stood before her my head bowed in humiliation. A humiliation compounded by my being before her and the village committee. The crone looked down her curving … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #23: Dragons’ egg

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Michael

The Dragons were held in high esteem in the town. It wasn’t every town that could boast fire breathing dragons. Peter and Eunice Dragon were also pillars of society. They worked tirelessly on every committee and promoted the town at … Continue reading →

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November 17: Flash Fiction Challenge

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Michael

In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that is told around a campfire. It can be a bonfire, burning trash can, a fire pit, something flaming outdoors. It can be a prop, and you can tell the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Passage #writephoto

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Michael

It was the final flight of stairs before you got to the THE PASSAGE that took so much out of you. You had that sense of dread about you. You began to get a feel for what it must have … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #94 November 17 Making Sense of Nonsense – The Nanny

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Michael

It was the children’s nanny who first put me onto it. The Nanny had a habit of looking down her nose at you whenever she spoke. Like she thought you couldn’t possibly understand the workings of children after all you’d … Continue reading →

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