Monthly Archives: February 2019

JSW Prompt 2-11-2019 – The Art Lesson

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Michael

The art teacher had come in early to set up for the morning class. She was excited about the forthcoming lesson, as it was a departure from the usual humdrum of form and shape. Today she had set an individual … Continue reading →

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Wordle #120 – Esther Grimalkin

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Ether   Grimalkin- an old female cat: an ill-tempered old woman Attic   Dusk Augur- https://www.dictionary.com/browse/augur?s=t Curse Cabal- https://www.dictionary.com/browse/cabal?s=t Zodiac Sign Dripping Tattered Misgiving Strangleweed- The dodder is also known by the folk name “strangleweed” because it wraps itself … Continue reading →

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What do you See? Feb/5/2019 – So unlikely…

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Michael

So unlikely yet so likely, I looked again to see what I thought was an illusion.   In the tent sat the boy who hated girls He played his hand, joined in the laughter I was amazed as he gave … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Everyday Objects” Miss Marble’s Stirring Spoons

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Michael

Miss Marble, a witch, at 46 Grimace Street liked her kitchen utensils, in particular, her wooden stirring spoons. They were unique, and she’d had them a long time. It helped that she had invented a potion to keep them in … Continue reading →

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February 7: Flash Fiction Challenge – Pathways

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Michael

February 7, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a sign. It can be a posted sign, a universal sign, a wonder. Go where the prompt leads. The signs from the beginning pointed … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Blade #writephoto – The Wall Creatures

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael

Within the walls of the long forgotten old castle, they found the sword buried in the wall as if put there by some ancient person to protect it from falling into the wrong hands. It had been a wise move, … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #73 – One Minute

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael

It wasn’t until after the incident, which was all of one minute, that I realised how significant it was, and could have been. It was a day like any other, I had finished work and there was a parent/teacher afternoon … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #209 – Rebuild – 7th February

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael

It was just on dawn when she awoke. Beside her, the two boys slept stirring occasionally to grab the blanket that covered them against the night air. Her circumstances had cried her to sleep last night after settling the boys … Continue reading →

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Tell the Story: 7th Heaven – The Zoo of Eternity

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael

Image: pixabay.com Di at pensitivity101 asked me to try and write something to the above image. So here’s what I came up with.  When the child after a long illness, during which her tiny body had been ravaged by disease, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #13 – The Gate

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Michael

He loved a good gate. A good gate led to an adventure, and he never knew what lay beyond the gateway, so he tackled the notion of exploring with great enthusiasm. It was a simple lock to open the gate, … Continue reading →

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