Monthly Archives: October 2019

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #51 – Crisp and the Spider

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Michael

Crisp my aged companion was fascinated by the sign suggesting the world’s biggest spiders web. “You realise,” I said, “a huge web means a huge spider.” “Don’t be so silly,” she said. Just at that minute, Crisp felt a hairy … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #247 – Caught – 31st October – I’ve Caught Old Age

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Michael

“I think I’ve caught old age,” she said. “What makes you say that? I asked. “Well, things are happening. I’ve been in denial so long, but in the last few days I noticed things.” “Like?” “Yesterday I went down to … Continue reading →

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What do you see- Prompt # 1 – Leo the Dragon

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Michael

It came as a surprise at first. A rustling in the corner. Sounds of paper being pushed around. Then a head appeared, and we thought what a cute little lizard. But it was more than cute. It had a curiosity … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #50 – Crisp and the Secret Door

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Michael

The stately home of Wilfred and Mabel Fortescue-Smyth was having an open day, and Crisp my aged companion had applied as it was listed as an invitation-only affair. We set off on the day in question even though no reply … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 246 – Eternity – October 24 – Jim’s Soul

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Michael

Wayne and Greg were sitting Kell’s Kitchen as was their want on a Thursday afternoon. Wayne was munching on a ham sandwich Greg had bought for him, and Greg was sucking all the goodness he could from the delicious sushi … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “Rhymes” Jim Plover

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Mither (make a fuss, moan) Dither Wither Slither Scope Rope Hope Cower Tower Flower Scour Far Jim Plover was no lover, he was, in fact, a ditherer. He hung around the village square, unsure of whether to … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 286 – The Meteorite.

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google images Spectacular That’s what it was The night the heavens lit up. Some claimed it was the end of the world They fell to their knees Urging everyone to follow. Others saw it for what it was The … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #245 – 17th October – Shopping – The Shopping Precinct.

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Michael

On a rare holiday, they arrived in the big city and found their accommodation in the middle of a very prestigious shopping precinct. The woman was quick to realise the shopping opportunity this afforded her. Her hapless companion was not … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #49 – It’s a Big One.

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Michael

“It’s all a bit phallic,” said Crisp my aged companion. “You think so?” I asked as once again I was struck by the lucidity of her comment. “I thought it was more about conquest.” “Well that’s all true, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #108 – Known Them All

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Michael

Poetry Week!! Reena’s task this week – choose any one line out of the seven given here, and use it as the first line for your piece. “For I have known them all already, known them all:” From: “The Love … Continue reading →

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