Monthly Archives: April 2017

Writing Prompt #205 “Stories By 5” – Quest and Qestral

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Michael

A life-changing relationship   Qestral stood at the end of her father, Quest’s bed, and looked at her failing father. He had always been an unhappy man and as death approached his mood was as dark as ever. He was … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Child – #writephoto – The Child

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Michael

As a child, she had everything that opened and shut, that could be rocked or cradled. But despite all this, she was an unhappy child. Every photo suggested this was her demeanour. Always there was the scowling child, bottom lip … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix — Lorraine 29.04.17 – When Lilies Spring.

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Michael

Spring had sprung and then, It sprang out of the green algae covered pond Forcing the lilies to spring for dear life As the algae threatened to devour Each and every one of the pretty little things. The lily pads … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday 25.04.17 –A Bit of a Wait.

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Michael

First line this week: Three hours into the desert their engine choked and buckled, rolling dark smoke into the pale blue sky. One looked at the other and then back at the smoke billowing from their vehicle. They were a … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #117: Observations 27.04.17 – The Wrong Target

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Michael

image: skitterphoto.com/pexels.com There was always one she thought as she sat in the waiting area. Gullible and every ready to be taken advantage of. A smorgasbord of subjects in a busy airport but she knew she had to choose the … Continue reading →

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April 27: Flash Fiction Challenge – Massage

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Michael

April 27, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes oil. It can be an oil refinery, the raw product or used as a commodity. How does oil fit into a plot or a … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of April 25, 2017 – Out to Lunch

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Michael

Image: Dawn Miller “It’s always the same isn’t it when we go out,” she said. “What’s always the same?” he replied sipping his coffee. “The way you order. It’s always the large size for you and small for me.” “It … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #27 – 25 April 2017

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Michael

The more he revealed in the image the more real she became. The eyes said it all. They held him in awe. He so loved the allure of that girl. (138 characters) Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/04/24/twittering-tales-27-25-april-2017/

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Wordle #152 – Marmalade Toast

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Lightly House  Petulant (adj.)) moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance)  Liberosis ((n.) the desire to care less about things—to loosen your grip on your life, to stop glancing behind you every few steps, afraid … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt, April 23rd – Dialogue pairing – Interview with Shakespeare.

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Michael

This week’s task: I would like you to write a dialogue piece- by making two different characters talk. It can be your newly created characters, but what I would prefer to see is pitting different characters together, such as dead … Continue reading →

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