Monthly Archives: January 2017

Writing Prompt: January 8th – SMS

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Michael

The challenge is to write a piece composed of text messages.   I waited all afternoon, it was blazing hot you said three o’clock I was there Where were you?   Traffic was hideous Caught and couldn’t get out Arrived … Continue reading →

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Saturday flash splash 07.01.17

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Michael

Prompt One: In 142 characters or less, write a piece of flash about this picture. We must stop meeting like this. But it’s out of the way. It is but we’re conspicuous. Your lilac hat and spotted pants. Gives me … Continue reading →

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January 5: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Rattle

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Michael

January 5, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a rattling sound. It can be an intimidating sound of protest, a disorienting loud sound, a musical expression or a gentle baby’s toy. Go where … Continue reading →

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Finish off Fridays #5: Bicycle 06.01.17 – Cyrus McGurk

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Michael

When Mark and Pat renovated the family home, they discovered an old bicycle hidden under the porch. It wasn’t any sort of bike to write home about but Mark and Pat wondered about its history. In the attic they found … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #101: Resolute 05.01.17 – Mildred Thrup

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Michael

image: Peter Timmerhues via pixabay Mildred Thrup was a woman who made resolutions most days of her life. She’d try harder to like her neighbours, she’d spend less on alcohol; and cigarettes, she’d give more/something to the poor she’d try and … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Gold #writephoto

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Michael

There is a light at the end of the tunnel. She has endured her self imposed exile though to me it was more a form of prison sentence. In order to find herself she had gone away to be by … Continue reading →

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Joelle’s tales:  First Thursday of the month #TMAT120 #writing #prompt for January

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Michael

TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS Today’s prompt is:  Your first kiss. Her name was Carmel. I was in my last year of high school, naive beyond words, terrified of girls but fascinated by the smartest girl in the class … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #11 – 3 January 2017

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Michael

You sure this is the way? Positive. Your hand feels cold. Hold on I’ll warm you. Glad I wore my boots. Nearly there. I’m so tired. I’ll carry you?  (139 characters)   Written for: https://kmmyrman.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/twittering-tales-11-3-january-2017/

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#JusJoJan Daily Prompt – Jan. 3rd/17 – Warning

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Michael

“Now let this be a warning,” she said as she cut my credit card into a lot of pieces. “You need to be responsible, you have a family to provide for. You need to organise yourself better with a budget … Continue reading →

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Wordle #136 “January 2nd, 2016” – Her Ice Heart

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Leavings  Insular (of or relating to an island or islands: dwelling or situated on an island: forming an island: detached; standing alone: narrow-minded or illiberal. Pathology occurring in or characterized by one or more isolated spots, patches, or the like.)  Cryophilic (thriving in … Continue reading →

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