Monthly Archives: February 2019

FOWC with Fandango — Optional – The Department of Options

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Michael

The letter came with the official stamp on the front. The Federal Department of Options. This department had come about due to the crisis caused by climate change. There had developed a problem with food supply due to the continuing … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Collage Prompt #44” – Finding Balance

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Michael

“You’re trying too hard and doing too much,” she said over breakfast one Monday morning. “I’m doing what I need to do,” I replied sipping my coffee, “there’s a deadline to meet, and my boss will be looking at my … Continue reading →

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February 14: Flash Fiction Challenge – A Painted Rose.

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Michael

February 14, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about valentines. It can be Valentine’s Day, the exchange, love for another, romance, or friendship. Have a heart and go where the prompt leads! She woke … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #74 – Our Dark Side.

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Michael

“Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody”. Mark Twain. It’s a matter of perception sometimes as to what we consider our dark side. Most of us are not serial killers, thieves or … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: New #writephoto – Camping.

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Michael

She convinced me that camping would be fun, away from the rat race of town and out in nature without a care in the world. I was never one for roughing it, afraid of things biting me, crawling on me … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 108 – My Aunt.

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Michael

It was never going to easy saying goodbye. The visit like so many had never been long enough especially when on this visit I had connected with my Aunt like ever before. She lived in the city, and as a … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #14 – The Road to Nowhere.

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Michael

The sign said “Nowhere 25 kilometres.” I did chuckle at the thought of being on the road to Nowhere. I was curious to see what lay at the end of the road. It wasn’t as if it was the road … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 210 – Using a quote – 14th February. -Emptiness

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Michael

“The circle of an empty day is brutal and at night it tightens around your neck like a noose.” Elena Ferrante – “The Days of Abandonment”. She shut the novel she was reading and thought how the words summed up … Continue reading →

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What do you See? Feb/12/2019 – Journey Through Life

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Michael

Life is full of challenges, From the moment we wake up of a morning We are confronted by choice. Choice is the labyrinth of life There is not always a single decision to be made, Wouldn’t it be easier if … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #123 – 12 February 2019 – Candy Hearts

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Michael

It was Valentine’s Day and he wanted to give his girl a sign of his love and affection. She had been having a tough time, so he bought her some lollies and tied on a red ribbon. Squealing with delight … Continue reading →

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