Monthly Archives: March 2019

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #18 – Magic Potions

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Michael

There were bottles in the window, and I wondered why. What had been the witch’s reason for putting these bottles where they now sat. She was a well-known witch, who sold spells and potions and I did know the potions … Continue reading →

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Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #4 – Myrtle.

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Michael

It’s 3am, and I’m on my way to the bathroom, a usual night with the usual urge. From out of the wall Myrtle drifts into the hallway as I wander by half asleep but aware of her. She lingers there, … Continue reading →

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What do you See? March 12, 2019 – The Valiant Knight, The Sleeping Dragon.

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Michael

Image: Alarie Tano There’s a knight at night upon a bridge Below sleeps the dreaded dragon. The knight is on a mission Being valiant is his goal To rescue some maiden To set the world aright. The dragon will prove … Continue reading →

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Wordle #124 – The Bare-Faced Liar.

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Slap Catch Pummel Linear Melodramatic Stringent Harbour Bare-faced Cupid’s Bow Windowsill Crestfallen Silent Treatment Lily Snucks was determined to catch out her cheating husband one way or another. She was aware he had fallen for the young … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – March 3, 2019 – Our Little Girl Walked

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Michael

Image: Courtesy of Lakshmi Bhat We were never sure if she might walk so when she did it was a source of great joy to us. At three months she was a near death cot death. It was luck that … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge – 77 – Woman

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Michael

Image: Woman – Her Journey Every woman I know has had it tough by virtue of birth. This, of course, is my male perspective on women. I’ve been fortunate in life to have known some very strong and determined women, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “it’s all in the title” – A Distant Hum

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Michael

When our visitors arrived they asked what the hum was they could hear. We replied with a nonchalant: ‘Its just a hum, its somewhere in the distant north, we are used to now, don’t let it bother you, another cup … Continue reading →

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JOELLE’S TALES: FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH #TMAT120 #WRITING #PROMPT FOR MARCH 7, 2019

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  A funny event in your life.    A once stupid event in hindsight becomes a funny event. It was winter, and we had a wood-burning heater, which required me to cut up wood. This particular day it … Continue reading →

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Genre Challenge #4 – Teacup’s Adventure.

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Michael

The fairy, Teacup, was not happy. She had been caught once again, in a fairy lamp and this was not something to be proud of. Hamish, the Fairy Collector, would be around later in the morning to collect the fairies … Continue reading →

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Story Starter Challenge #4 – Joey’s Three Strikes

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Michael

Today’s prompt: “That was your third strike.” Joey threw his bat down in disgust when he was struck out for the third time in the game. His dad came and sat by him telling him some days you can just … Continue reading →

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