Monthly Archives: April 2017

April 6: Flash Fiction Challenge – Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Michael

April 6, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write about a creation myth. You can write your own, use one in a story or create tension (or comparability) between science and culture on the topic of creation. … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS – The Dentist

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  A vignette from your childhood   My mother looked in horror the day the dentist slapped me. I was about five years old and my first visit to the dentist. I wasn’t co-operative, squirming and moving all … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver No 114 – April 6 – Taste – Myrtle Turtledove

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Michael

“It’s all a matter of taste,” said Miss Marble to her friend and neighbour Myrtle Turtledove. “A potion is not a potion unless it has some pizzazz about it and that’s always in the taste. Are you listening to me … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #159 – Lucy Luvtryangle

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Michael

Image: saccstry.deviantart.com Lucy Luvtryangle lived an odd life. Confined to the room under the stairs She read Harry Potter, Dreamed of casting spells Sending her captors to places evil and grubby. Her parents thought her far too odd For decent … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #24 – Shadow and Fin

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Michael

Mutiny was not tolerated. She was made walk the plank. Bobbing to the surface as they cheering sailed away She noticed the shadow and fin. Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/04/04/twittering-tales-24/

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Wordle #149 “April 3rd, 2017″- Altschmerzism

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Cleft  Simple  Pearl Altschmerz n. weariness with the same old issues that you’ve always had—the same boring flaws and anxieties you’ve been gnawing on for years, which leaves them soggy and tasteless and inert, with nothing interesting left to … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #202 “It’s All in the Title” – The Washbasin

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Michael

The Washbasin It all starts with the door slamming The key turning, that definite click and jangle of keys The heavy steps walking away. I’ve spent the day in the clinic, I keep telling them the washbasin is weird, There’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Strange microfiction challenge – The Angels Agnes

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Michael

Image: Ferdinand Hodler When Jimmy Smith in all his nakedness arrived in heaven the host of angels, who greeted his arrival said he could ask one question before he entered eternity. Jimmy’s question was: “Can I practice bonsai in heaven?” … Continue reading →

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March 30: Flash Fiction Challenge – Pedalled

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Michael

March 30, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a hello or a goodbye. You can pick any greeting that grabs you from howdy to fare thee well. It will be interesting to see how the collection … Continue reading →

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