Monthly Archives: August 2018

FOWC with Fandango — Modern

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Michael

My neighbour Mr Fango could never be accused of being modern. It was clear to me that the cutting edge of technology had long passed him by. I know this because he still used a push mower and hand shears … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #184 – Time’s Up – 16th August – Andy Russell’s Soul

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Michael

Andy Russell lay on his death bed drawing one pained breath in after another. Around him, his family hung on every breath thinking that might be his last. Inside Andy, his soul fought tooth and nail to stay with his … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Grandad’s Birthday.

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Michael

Image: Ted Strutz. The lineup for the vehicular ferry was long. In the car, there was a sense of expectation. It was Grandad’s 90th birthday, and we were excited to see him. He lived out on the island, and the … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #33 – The Village Bakery

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Michael

Image: Daria Shevtsova pexels-photo-1070945 My aged companion Joyce and I lived in a quaint village in a quainter part of the countryside. The village served everything we needed to satisfy our basic needs. Joyce woke up this morning saying she’d … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 84 – Boris The Butler

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Michael

When the Crown Princes Olaf and Ulaf came to the University, their presence was a nightmare. They had to be protected meaning someone had to be with them 24/7. Each afternoon they took a walk around the botanical garden and … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, wave…

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Michael

It was Christmas morning, I was all alone and decided to take a walk. At 6.00am there’s no one about and very little traffic. I walked by the house of a lady I saw out walking and whom I liked. … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Handle

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Michael

Mr Fango was at odds with putting a new handle on his axe. It was clear from the language wafting over the fence that he didn’t have much of a handle on fixing the axe to the handle. “$#$$@*%^$^&,” said … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Substance

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Michael

Our neighbour and erstwhile mysterious person Mr Fango was known from time to time to dabble in the creation of various substances that could be said to be potions of a magical nature. We know this because one night my … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #97 – 14 August 2018 – Things That Go Bump in the Night

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Michael

It was a stinking hot night, not a breath of cool air anywhere. We sat on the veranda for in the house was unbearable. The air was so still, and at first, we didn’t hear the bump. Then there was … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #226 – The Girl in the Red Coat.

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Michael

Image: – Anka Zhuravleva The first time I saw the girl in the red coat was out of the corner of my eye. I thought she was an illusion as it had been raining and she was standing in amongst … Continue reading →

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