Monthly Archives: October 2018

Photo Challenge #233 – My Story

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Michael

Image: Kaia Pieters She wasn’t one for verbose comment Some would say she was a visual learner Preferring to say it in image, not words. She carried the scars of a lifelong lived. Words were beaten out of her; To … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – When the Wildverbs Destroyed the Scrabble Tournament.

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Michael

With the owner sidelined through illness, it was a case of open slather. There was little joy you might say, but the dragons were restless. Corralled as they were the words for this week’s challenge milled about, bumping each other, … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “The Letter D” – Darren Dervish

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Devilish Dervish Drizzle Derelict Drywall Dandelion Deafen Darkness Dopamine((n.) a catecholamine neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, retina, and sympathetic ganglia, acting within the brain to help regulate movement and emotion Diapason ((n.) a full, rich outpouring of melodious sound: the compass of a voice or instrument: a fixed standard of pitch.) Drench Dispensation Darren Dervish drizzled honey over the girl’s writhing body, his lips salivating at the thought of her not being a derelict … Continue reading →

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Mr Marsden Part 12

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Michael

Previous parts can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden-part-2/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/24/mr-marsden-part-3/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/26/mr-marsden-part-4/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/27/mr-marsden-part-5/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/29/mr-marsden-part-6/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/30/mr-marsden-part-7/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/02/mr-marsden-part-8/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/04/mr-marsden-part-9/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/05/mr-marsden-part-10/ Mr Marsden Part 11 Ayls was as surprised as Mr Marsden to the reaction of the flowers. Not only that but the silence was alarming. … Continue reading →

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Daily Writing Challenge #7 – Mirrors

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Michael

Your challenge today is to explore mirrors (or reflections). It was Sylvia Plath who wrote what was for me the definitive poem about mirrors.* They look back at you defining a truth from which you can’t deny. The lines on … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Collage Prompt #42” – Folding Clothes.

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Michael

It is approaching eleven pm and the night has brought a supposed peace upon the house. He looks around and ahead of him is another two hours work. The washing has mounted up, and it’s not so easy to understand … Continue reading →

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#SoCS Oct. 6/18 – Card

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Michael

CARD He gave me a card but it wasn’t just any card. It was his card and being his card, it possessed no magical qualities of any sort. It sat limply in my hand waiting for me to initiate something … Continue reading →

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Mr Marsden Part 11

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Michael

Previous parts can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden-part-2/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/24/mr-marsden-part-3/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/26/mr-marsden-part-4/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/27/mr-marsden-part-5/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/29/mr-marsden-part-6/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/30/mr-marsden-part-7/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/02/mr-marsden-part-8/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/04/mr-marsden-part-9/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/05/mr-marsden-part-10/ “You have to stop doing that,” said Mr Marsden, a touch of irritation now in his voice. “Doing what?” asked Ayls. “Telling me what … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Faraway #writephoto – Randolph the Waterhog

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Michael

Faraway and some fathoms deep lived Randolph the Waterhog. Waterhogs are an elusive sea creature inhabiting the shoals on a good day and the depths when they are pissed off. Bravery is only exercised when in the shoals, the Waterhog … Continue reading →

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Pull Up A Seat Photo Challenge-Week 5

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Michael

This chair above is what was known a bow-back chair. It came from my grandmother’s house, and over the years the seat gave way. I took it to be repaired and unbeknownst to me the business went out of business … Continue reading →

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