Monthly Archives: January 2018

#JusJoJan Daily Prompt – January 7th, 2018 – indelible

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Michael

Indelible When Mary-Anne’s husband left her for a younger woman after thirty years of marriage, she was understandably devastated. For a long time, she wandered in a daze unsure of what to do with herself. Her children were grown up, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt #236 “It’s All In The Title” – Shadows in the Cellar

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Michael

Image: mariyaolshevska Shadows in the Cellar They were always there and had learned stealth. Moving when you weren’t watching. They were a little clumsy as well. A paint tin knocked over, the spanner set rearranged and their need for tissues … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #36 – Begin

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Michael

He sat at the dinner table New Year’s Day listening to them talk about the resolutions they were making. “Work harder, be better wife/husband, work for that promotion, teach their youngest better manners…” the list went on and on and … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – January 5, 2018

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Michael

Down through the tomato plants which have given me a more than abundant yield this year and I must harvest again this morning. My morning harvest: Not wishing to boast or anything, but this will be my fourth harvest. Its … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Opposing Forces, 6 January 2018

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Michael

Our words this week are: – absence and presence security and danger His absence made his presence all the more noteworthy. He was charismatic, he drew his audience in around him and even though his presence in itself presented a … Continue reading →

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#SoCS & #JusJoJan Daily Prompt, Jan. 6th, 2018 – eco-nut

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Michael

It was hard to say what it was that tipped him over the edge. You know that spot and time when chaos ceases to exit and madness does. We noticed it as we walked past his place. The once trimmed … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday – January 5th, 2018 – The Sigil

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Michael

The sigil left in his place made no sense. Not until you went too close and felt its power. It wasn’t like a burning or anything but more like a wall of invisible force that kept you at bay. It … Continue reading →

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Lyrical Fiction Friday Reveal: “Empty Rooms and Broken Glass” #lyricalfictionfriday

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Michael

“…I’m living in an empty room, with all the windows smashed… Apart from the draught all I want is for you to come To the window any window Look through and see me Waiting and wondering where you might be. … Continue reading →

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#JusJoJan Daily Prompt – January 5th, 2018 – Memories

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Michael

Memories They are all around us aren’t they. The past is such a major part of our lives, we find ourselves in conversation saying such things as, “You remember when?” Our memories are great conversation starters and at times conversation … Continue reading →

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January 4: Flash Fiction Challenge – Copper Country

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Michael

January 4, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about Copper Country. It can be any place, fictional, historical, or on another planet. Go where the copper leads. There was great excitement as the date … Continue reading →

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