Monthly Archives: December 2017

Sunday Writing Prompt #232 “It’s All In The Title” – Whispers in the Wall

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Michael

Whispers in the Wall The old wheel creaks and groans Prefers days of gentle water flow When not too much is expected of it. The trickling stream caresses memories Of days long gone When the churning meant productivity. Now the … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Marjorie Nettlespawn

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Michael

I heard her coming down the drive and then the rattle of the gauze door as she came in, puffing slightly, her hand on her Fitbit and a quick glance to see the steps she had travelled. This was my … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday -December 8th, 2017 – Death By Roses..

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Michael

Death by roses, she thought, death by roses.  What way to go. Beaten to death by a black rose. It was true she realised, he’d been a thorn in her side all this time so she shouldn’t have been surprised … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Opposing Forces, 9 December 2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Michael

Our words this week are: – exit and entrance – major and minor I need to make it clear to you that you cannot use the main entrance until you exit from the minor entrance. I know it’s all a … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #32 – Reflection

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Michael

Prose Challenge – Write a story in 150 words where a character sees their reflection and is surprised by what they find.   When depression strikes I go off wandering. It takes my mind of things, its exercise and they … Continue reading →

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#LyricalFictionFriday: “Just Friends” #fictionfriday #marquessachallenge

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Michael

It makes no sense to be falling…you’ve got her, I’ve got him, should not even be calling…” Just friends he said looking at her She curled up on her blanket, Drew the cover up around her shoulders The cold swirling … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge – The Owls

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Michael

Image: Hugo Stimberg Stimberg had thought a study of owls would make for an interesting piece. He employed six and arranged them on a perch above the town’s waste dump. He he had a short window of opportunity as he … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 16

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Michael

I refused to do the things that nice, domesticated girls were supposed to do, and spent all my time in my grandfather’s library. It wasn’t that I was rebellious or anything it was more that I was not interested in … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS – December 2017

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Michael

 Today’s prompt is:  Your worst Christmas. In 2012 my father had not long died before Christmas arrived. My children thinking, I needed all the help I could get in establishing myself in my father’s old house had earlier given me … Continue reading →

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December 7: Flash Fiction Challenge – Drama Performance

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Michael

December 7, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write that features a performance. You can interpret what is a performance any way the prompt leads you. My senior drama students faced a final performance exam presided over … Continue reading →

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