Monthly Archives: April 2018

Thursday photo prompt: Shelter #writephoto – Shelter Hill

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Michael

It had started out such a great day. Sun shining, the freezing westerly winds had abated, and we looked forward to our hike out to Shelter Hill. All packed with the required lunch stored in our backpacks we set out … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #49 – Random (3)

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Michael

Prose Challenge – Write a story in 75 words or less that is inspired by the photo prompt and one of the word prompts. Epiphany It was on the road to Morpeth my epiphany occurred. It was as if struck … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 31

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Michael

I found this an interesting concept to ponder over. “ I exist because I act to change the world in bits and instalments, I leave a part of myself in every bit that I touch”. I don’t think consciously you … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Sentence Starter 33 [Creative Writing Prompt]

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Michael

“You’re late,” the teacher announced standing at the classroom door, her beady eyes made, even more, intimidating by the horn-rimmed glasses she had perched on the end of her nose. “Well Miss, “ I began, “I was just about to … Continue reading →

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April 5: Flash Fiction – The Silly Sun

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Michael

April 5, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a silly sun story. Up north, “sun silly” is the energetic and playful response to returning sunlight. It could also be an April Fool’s jest, a silly story, … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  What are your top two “pet peeves?” I find ignorance a pet peeve. People holding views on subjects so rigidly any attempt to argue logically with them simply falls on deaf ears. They just don’t hear you, … Continue reading →

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Making Sense of Nonsense – Adder’s Milk

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Michael

Joey Turpentine followed the circus, as there he knew he had a captive audience. The circus owner never minded the strange little man with a big voice being on the circus grounds as he only added to the crowds who … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #14 – The Morgue Kite Festival

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 2a4054c7afcb25f354a6cf9709d9b8a5 My wife and I had extended our holiday in Morgue by an extra week as we found the community very relaxing and welcoming. At breakfast one morning there had appeared a brochure announcing the annual Morgue Kite … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 65 – Growing Older.

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Michael

Image: Photo by Bikurgurl It was a fact the older he grew, the more isolated he became. He had never been a beauty and old age did nothing for his looks and certainly was a contributing factor in his inability … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – The Missed Ferry

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Michael

Image: © Dorathy She was so pissed off at missing the ferry she sat glumly on the bench watching the happy travellers making their way to the resort across the water. Her companion Russell didn’t know what to say to … Continue reading →

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