Monthly Archives: May 2018

Time To Write: Sentence Starter 34 [Creative Writing – Mystery Month]

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Michael

“I didn’t do it,” stated the small ginger-haired man, “I was just passing by, and I saw him there on the floor.” The Judge looked down his long nose, adjusted his glasses and said, “But Mr Tilden, your prints are … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #53 – Quiescent

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Michael

His brain had been quiescent for most of his life. Never had an original thought passed through it. So it came as a surprise when he published a novel that shook up the literary world. Praised was lavished upon him, … Continue reading →

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Envy: Vera Winston-Jones Part 5

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Michael

Image: Envy © by Iza-nagi Vera met Mary at her front door sporting the biggest of grins. She took Mary in and invited her to sit in the sunroom while she made the tea. Mary carrying her mornings baking did … Continue reading →

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Envy: Mary Dowd: Part 5

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Michael

Image: Envy © by Iza-nagi Mary woke the next morning feeling the best she had in a long time. Her mornings had been up until now a matter of facing up to another miserable day. Even though she was relieved … Continue reading →

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Senior Salon Roundup Post: April 30 – May 4, 2018

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Michael

Originally posted on EsmeSalon:
A roundup of posts left during April 30 – May 4, 2018. Linkup at the Senior Salon.  I will share a weekly roundup after the closure of each session of all posts and provide a pingback to…

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Thursday photo prompt: Ascent #writephoto

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Michael

To the curious tourist is appeared a conventional ascending staircase. Hardly surprising when you considered it was what staircases do. The even more curious fact was, it didn’t come down. This may seem, but if you look carefully you’ll notice … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Tell me a tale about a defining moment in your life.   On third August 1983, I was preparing for my weekly squash game when the phone rang. It was my sister ringing to tell me my … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 35

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Michael

What does this quote inspire in you, or remind you of? It could be a personal situation like the crimes committed by a family member. It could be a political, business or corporate situation. It could be a social or … Continue reading →

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Envy: Vera Winston-Jones Part 4

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Michael

Image: Envy © by Iza-nagi Vera returned home to find Ernest sitting at the breakfast bar, a coffee in one hand and a chocolate biscuit in the other. He had that supercilious look on his face, one Vera had grown … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale – # 169 –Through The Portal

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Michael

When the boy visited his grandmother, she told him it wouldn’t be wise if he ventured too far from home. Being a curious boy, he went exploring and at the bottom of Grandmother’s garden he found a hole in the … Continue reading →

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