Monthly Archives: June 2017

100 Word Wednesday: Week 23 – Pearl’s Diner

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Michael

Image Credit Jesse Williams The Diner was a place you’d go to see the shadiest of characters. They’d all be there huddled around tables, sipping coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Pearl ran the diner with an iron fist. One look … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of June 13, 2017 #2 – Dad’s Near Folly

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Michael

Image: The Magicsticgoldenrose “We’ve got to buy it!” announced dad as he bounced through the back door.  “You know I’ve always wanted to live in a castle and here is our chance, a golden opportunity,” he said as we gathered … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #34 – 12 June 2017

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Michael

Photo by stevepb at pixabay.com She needs iron in her diet. You won’t fool her. Salami nanas are the newest craze. You’ve an ice-blocks chance you know. How was that? Oh! Yuck. (140 characters) Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/06/12/twittering-tale-34-12-june-2017/

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Photo Challenge #169 – Growing Up Was No Fun

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Michael

Image: Jean-Daniel Beley Summer arrived shirts were off. The boy loved the long days Endless games in backyards Exploring the surrounds Stepping into places forbidden. From morning till evening He met with mates Picked sides, made plans Some days riding … Continue reading →

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Wordle #159 – The Neptunes

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Bite Smooth Open Deserve Paradox Semaphorism (n.)) a conversational hint that you have something personal to say on the subject but don’t go any further—an emphatic nod, a half-told anecdote, an enigmatic ‘I know the feeling’—which you place … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #211 “Stories By 5” – Xaos and Xara

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Michael

Image: Katerina Plotnikova Topic: A Romantic Evening Male name: Xaos Female name: Xara Flower: Orchid Sound: Stairs creaking Expression: Mischievous   Xaos planned for a romantic evening with his beloved Xara. She had been a having a tough time of … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix–10 June 2017 – What if..

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Michael

The task this week: Tell us your alternate history story in 250 words or less.   I think our lives are made up of ‘what if’ scenarios. We all have had those moments where what if we weren’t standing in … Continue reading →

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SoCS June 10/17 – admit

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Michael

This week’s prompt – “admit” My neighbour knocked at my back door, and I sensed an urgency in the manner of his knocking. There he stood, tears running down his checks and his hands trembling. My reaction was to bring … Continue reading →

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June 8: Flash Fiction Challenge – Wifflduff

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Michael

June 8, 2017, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that involves playing an outdoor game, like tetherball, hoops, tag. It can be made up, traditional, cultural or any kind of twist. Go where the prompt … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday 09.06.17 – A Gun Was Fired.

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Michael

This week’s first line: Being tied to a chair was about as unpleasant as he imagined. Added to this was the constant taunting from the children who came by. It was as if he was in some sort of nightmare. … Continue reading →

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