Monthly Archives: September 2019

Tale Weaver – #242 – Happiness – 26th September – Cyril’s Birthday Cake

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Michael

Image: Gary Larson – Google Images. Cyril Rum, an angel on sabbatical, found emotion an intriguing feature of human beings. Being an angel, the notion of happiness and or sadness, was something novel to him. On earth in his efforts … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #46 – Crisp’s Walk

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion, surveyed the map and pointed out the place we were looking for was down the hill. “You sure we should go down there?’ I asked. “Yes, it’s the only way and what we are looking for … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #282 – In the Corner

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google Images It’s there trying its best to look inconspicuous But like the elephant in the room It’s there, hiding in the corner. It’s easy to look beyond it. Around it, polite conversation goes on Ignoring it is the … Continue reading →

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Wordle #151 – Desolation

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Broken Glass Ash  Glimmer Swell  Sleeve  Sanctuary  Bark  Giggle  Skin  Cumulus Clouds  Harmony Sweep Everything seemed to be pitted against us. The broken glass at our feet. The ash from the bushfires. There was barely a glimmer … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 138 – Myzzpelt

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Michael

The town of Myzzpelt was unique. Populated by very energetic, enthusiast and enterprising folk the town thrived despite the very obvious issue with spelling. Gorge and Vi ran the servis and repas shop fixing anything broken. On the side, they … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #105 – Wistfulness

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Michael

As we age, we have a lot of time to reflect on the past. Behind us littered in our wake are the exploits of our earlier lives, some noteworthy but many cringeworthy to say the least. It does become a … Continue reading →

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September 19: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Interval.

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Michael

September 19, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about an interlude. It can be a pause between two key moments, the pause between acts in a play, an intermission, or a temporary amusement Go … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Murmur #writephoto

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Michael

At sunset, the murmurs began. Against the fading day, the voices of the forest made themselves heard. The predators made murmur of their intent, their hunger driving them to act quickly, the potential prey murmuring warnings to be ever vigilant. … Continue reading →

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The Weekly Terrible Poetry Contest – The Garage Sale

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Michael

Tables roughly set, All the junk I can find Set out haphazardly A mad woman’s breakfast, you might say. At dawn, they begin to assemble The junk dealers, predators Looking for a free bargain, If they can get it. Haggling … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #241 – Sorry – More to Do.

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Michael

Image: Pixbay What did he have to feel sorry about? He hadn’t killed anyone or robbed them blind. So, what was it that made him feel so miserable as the day went by? Aging wasn’t fun he came to realise. … Continue reading →

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