Monthly Archives: February 2018

#SoCS Feb. 24/18 – Door

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Michael

They say that for every door that closes another opens. But what if that doesn’t happen? What if more doors close than open? I think that must be what depression is. The sensation of being locked inside, the door closed … Continue reading →

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February 22: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Unicorn

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Michael

February 22, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a unicorn. It can be realistic or fantastical. Go where the prompt leads. The day the white unicorn appeared in my back paddock I thought … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Dusk #writephoto

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Michael

He’d reached that time of life where his sunset hadn’t happened, but he certainly considered he was enduring the dusk stage of life. His lights were fading but he preferred to think of it as a part of his day … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #160 – Homelessness

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Michael

Image: © Mara Eastern (Used with permission) Overnight it had snowed again leaving its blanket of wonder for us to play in. As we ventured out the old man wandered past. His steps were hesitant as he plodded along leaving … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #202 – My Wife Is a Witch

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Michael

Image: -BleachFilm She was a witch. She had claimed to be one for all the years we were together. There was on doubt she was a witchy bitch. She’d follow me around the house, and when I reached the bathroom … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, heart…

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word heart They said he didn’t have one. His actions spoke louder than words and he was guilty of being unfeeling. The poor man on the corner he ignored, the old lady … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 59 – Darcy’s Odd things Emporium.

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Michael

Image: Linda Xu The blue bike had been against the wall for some weeks before it wasn’t. Behind the wall was Darcy’s Odd Things Emporium. Darcy stocked a frightening array of odd things. Scaly creatures in bottles, some without scales, … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – The Pieman

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Michael

Image © Enisa It was on the way to the Fair when I met the Pieman. He was cooling his feet in the gently flowing creek. It was hot, and he was on a lunch break. He’d travelled a long … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #72 – 20 February 2018 – “Hopewell”

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Michael

Hopewell’s creaking door, the butler’s crossed eyes, his hideous hump and a habit of standing too close were all signs to beware of. The chill as you settled in bed, the ghostly screams in the night, The rattling of chains, … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “Moment of Tangency” – Mocha on the Veranda

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Michael

Close Sultry Fragile Whisper Pupils Moment of Tangency Watch video for definition http://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/post/156040502765/moment-of-tangency-a-glimpse-of-what-might-have#notes Butterflies Mocha Sweat Veranda Eyelashes Sway Tonight was a close and sultry night, and we sat out on the veranda taking in whatever cool wafted our way. … Continue reading →

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