Monthly Archives: February 2019

Sunday Writing Prompt “Campfire Ghost Stories” – The Camp-leaders Story.

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Michael

The camp leader gathered his charges inside his tent to tell them of the next day’s activities. Once he had outlaid the next day’s schedule, he told them that in the tradition of such camps he had a story to … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Timeless #writephoto – Ned’s Shack

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Michael

Old Ned lived on the edge of town in a run-down old shack. How he survived the summers and winters was beyond me, as his abode must have been stinking hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. Ever since … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday Challenge! – Rain at Last.

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Michael

It started to rain yesterday. This may not be the greatest news to hear, but in my part of the world after an oppressive summer of continuous hot days, the relief is wonderful. As summer draws to an end we … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #15 – The Bilious Sunflower

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Michael

“DO NOT COME NEAR THE FLOWER OF THE BILIOUS SUNFLOWER!” At the end of the trail we’d been following all day stood the sign. We should have taken more notice since it was dripping in red paint. Below the sign … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #75 – In Love With Your Mind.

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Michael

She looked at the word then exclaimed: “That’s why I’m attracted to you. It’s your intelligence. I so love your brain.” “Well,” I replied, “I was hoping there was a bit more of me you liked apart from my brain.” … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #211 – Making Sense of Nonsense – Egrlactical – 21st February

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Michael

Egrlactical The eminent professor looked down the length of his considerable nose and began by welcoming his audience to his one-off lecture on the importance of energy in the evolution of mankind. “I struggled for years to find a word … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 109

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Michael

The tree served as a record of conquest. Below his name were the initials of those girls he had ‘succeeded’ with. Across the park, his mate Ben used a similar tree to record his own ‘luck’ as he put it. … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #124 – 19 February 2019 – Lost

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Michael

Image: Photo by Gavilla @ Pixabay.com They were sure they had the right address. They hadn’t visited Grandma in a few years. Where her house used to be was a new shopping mall. They argued until one remembered Grandma saying … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #251 – Dolphus Dolt

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Michael

Image: Getty Images Dolphus Dolt loved stone fruit All things about such fruit excited him But mostly his peaches Grabbed his attention and his fantasy. He saw in the shape of his full fruit The loves he had missed out … Continue reading →

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Wordle #121 – Maisie’s Wedding Day

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Creole Alcohol Dredge Gravitation Deplorable Afterthought Materialize Newlywed Mystical Groundskeeper Wooden Box Resplendent When Maisie Creole married Anton Dredge, it was a wedding to be remembered. The newlyweds looked resplendent in their lime green suits, the alcohol … Continue reading →

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