Monthly Archives: August 2018

Three Things Challenge, 31 August 2018

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: cobra, goose, cherry pie When Angelo the Reptile man came to the school Miss Teresa was beside herself with worry. She was not concerned about the various reptiles getting out but what we might be planning. So, she … Continue reading →

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SoCS Sept. 1/18 – round

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Michael

Round The satnav announced we were to turn right at the roundabout and take the third exit. When we reached our destination, she turned and said: “See you round like a rissole.” I asked her if she was sure she … Continue reading →

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August 30: Flash Fiction Challenge – Stuck

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Michael

August 30, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a bottleneck. You can be literal or use the term to describe congestion. Go where the prompt leads. It was the weirdest feeling. The witch … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Watcher #writephoto

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Michael

She wasn’t real, I knew that as I’d tried so often to catch her, but she disappeared every time I got too close. She was the ghost of Lucy Darnell, the forgotten lover. Her lover had been Darcy Tindall, a … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 86 – The Intrusion

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Michael

On my first date with my girlfriend, I took her down to the marina where the best fish and chip shop in the universe could be found. We settled ourselves on a seat overlooking the multi-million dollar yachts and started … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 52 The NOW.

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Michael

NOW thought life was a series of hardships. In a flash, it seemed over, and the prospect of regeneration was always called for. The twisting and contorted requirements to create a new NOW always weighed heavily on it. But NOW … Continue reading →

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history repeats

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Michael

The story started with a challenge set up thehauntedwordsmith, to be continued by the next tagged writer. I have written the Part 7.  STORY SO FAR (links given) https://thehauntedwordsmith.wordpress.com/2018/08/11/finish-the-story-6-11-august-2018/ “It’s in your blood, hun.” His mother’s response to the announcement … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #186 – Fairy Land – 30th August

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Michael

Cedric Sharpears, the field elf, looked out on the winter wonderland and shuddered. Cedric hated the cold and hated the snow even more. While he conceded it did have a degree of charm about it, for the most part, it … Continue reading →

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Wordle #208 – The Wise Woman

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Rub Psyche Vitiate – spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of: development programmes have been vitiated by the rise in population. • destroy or impair the legal validity of: the insurance is vitiated because of foolish acts on the part of the tenant. Rose, Receive Occurrence Persuade Rooftop … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Euphemism

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Michael

“It was sad news about old Ben,” announced John at breakfast. “Why what happened to him?” asked Mary “Carked it.” “He what?” “Carked it! Kicked the bucket. Went to the happy hunting ground. He died!” “Oh!” replied Mary, “why couldn’t … Continue reading →

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