Monthly Archives: November 2017

As promised…

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Michael

Originally posted on My thoughts on a page.:
So I promised I’d share one of the stories (very short stories) from my memoir course. I have an idea that in time I’ll write a series of short stories covering the…

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Sunday Writing Prompt #228 “It’s All In The Title”

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Michael

For the Love of Absurdity I had a cat once, then who hasn’t? But mine was odd, or you might say normal, It ate choc chip biscuits While sitting on the lounge Dressed always in its favourite onesie. I did … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday -November 10th, 2017 – The Boy in the Closet

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Michael

This week’s first line: “He’s terrified of small spaces, didn’t you know?”  It was obvious there was something wrong when they opened the door and saw him there, tears running down his cheek, huddled in the far corner of the … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Opposing Forces, 11 November 2017

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Michael

Our words this week are: – broad and narrow – funny and serious   Broadly speaking when you considered the arguments, for and against, weighed up the pros and cons and considered that in the fullness of time there may … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 11/17 – arm

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Michael

They said he would have given his right arm if he could. Generous to a fault and harmless as they come. So, it came as a terrible surprise to hear that he had been harmed as he had been. A … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 12

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Michael

We are all multi-faceted, and this image to me illustrates that idea. The notion that like an onion we have many dimensions to us comes to mind. I think we’d all like to think there is more to us than … Continue reading →

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#MarquessaChallenge – “Hurt You” #fictionfriday #music #prompt

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Michael

“God knows I never meant to hurt you…I never meant take it that far…” The girl sits on the edge of her bed Her mobile phone between her fingers She tosses it around in her hand There’s an urge to … Continue reading →

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November 9: Flash Fiction Challenge – Nanjo’s New Pitch.

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Michael

November 9, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a fictional story about The Real Nanjo Castille. You can set any gender, era or genre to reveal the character behind the mystery. You can also imagine the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #145 – The Roadside Vendor – November 9th – Cyril Rum’s Morning Walk

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Michael

Photo credit: © Adventures in the Wild Cyril Rum, Angel on sabbatical, had long been intrigued by his neighbour Mildred Thrup’s claim of the wonderful Market vendors on the edge of town. He’d observed her coming home with bags full … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 44 – Photographic Holiday

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Michael

Image Credit Brevitē “We’re going on a holiday,” she announced as we all came in for breakfast. On the table were all things she considered important for her idea of a holiday. Spread over the table was a motley array … Continue reading →

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