Monthly Archives: April 2018

April 12: Flash Fiction Challenge – Bat

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Michael

April 12, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a bat. You can use an association to the winged, cave-dwelling critter, or you can explore the word for other meanings. Bonus points for … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 4892a52c8a86992fa06093c9776be99d The town of Morgue had been settled in 1423 by Franz Morguencastle an exiled baron from Thumpenstein whom many thought dead. Over time he built a castle on the cliff top and around him a small village … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Footprints #writephoto

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Michael

The strangest aspect of the case was the footprints were coming from Death Rock, but none going to it. On top of that, there was no body, no evidence of violence and certainly no blood. “So why?” asked Tomkins, the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #166 – A Cold and Foggy Night – The Fog Fairy

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Michael

Image: © Mara Eastern (Used with permission)  My first night in the big smoke turned out to be literally that. Feeling confident and hearing that the night life in the city was something to behold I ventured out making sure … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 66 – Furry Creatures

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Michael

So it was true. There were small furry creatures in this forest. I wasn’t expecting to find them so plentiful and friendly. One ran up my arm and down the other. One nibbled on my ear and I’m sure whispered … Continue reading →

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Two Small Boys

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Michael

Do you think we will grow up? Asked one small boy to another. Do you think we will stay this size? Asked the other boy. My dad says we will, He says it’s a day at a time. If we … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #79 – 10 April 2018

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Michael

Photo by leoperezwildadventure at Pixabay.com The tour group was told the river was full of amazing creatures. Cameras were at the ready when ahead of them a giant squid rose from the murky depths. So busy were they snapping images … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Charlie’s Chicken Surprise

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Michael

Image: © Yinglan   We all start off humbly in whatever profession we take on. So it was with Charlie Watts and his adventure into hospitality. His first venture was a restaurant catering for an exclusive clientele. In so much … Continue reading →

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Wordle #191 – Ratsbane on his Dinner

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words and phrases: Lady Incredible Asset Gravitas (n.)) seriousness or sobriety, as of conduct or speech) Horizon Blurry Order Margin Ratsbane (n.)) rat poison) Pit Fiend Promise (a promise begrudgingly made and likely to be twisted) Bribe the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Alien Abduction” – Starscar Visits the Blue Planet

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Michael

Starscar was worried. The Imperial Council had reprimanded him several times about his lack of application to intergalactic exploration. This was his last chance to bring back something the Council would approve of. To make matters worse, he was lost. … Continue reading →

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