Monthly Archives: September 2020

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #98 – Once a Dancer

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Michael

 “I wanted to be a dancer,” said Crisp, my aged companion, after we’d listened to the guide’s talk about the life of the jilted dancer. “I thought I was all grace and poise,” she continued, “I’d flit about the house … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – Creating a Context – 27th September – The Shop

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Michael

It came as no surprise to anyone when he entered the shop and found it inhabited by fluffy, cuddly creatures. After all, the shop was known as a place where the unusual met up with the even more unusual. Today though, the fluffy, cuddly creatures, … Continue reading →

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September 24: Flash Fiction Challenge – Breakfast for Small Boys

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Michael

September 24, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about snacking. It can feature crunchy snacks or creamy one. Who is snacking on what and why? How can you make this a story? Go where … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #294 – Epic Fail – 24th September – The Family Dinner

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Michael

 It started out as another family dinner, the kids and families coming over to celebrate the birthday of the youngest grandson. As the girls were all working, I decided to cook, and they would come with one dish each, a … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 48 – 21 September’20 – The Lane.

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Michael

 It had been one of those days where the end of it couldn’t have come fast enough. The oppressive heat had sapped the life out of everyone and every beast. Even Arn’s delivery truck had given up for the day … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt.- The Weekend Shop – 20th September

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Michael

 Its midnight Friday night and all is quiet. The blinds on the shop window in the High Street suddenly rise, and a dull yellow light shines on the window display. A weathered hand reaches out and flips the closed sign … Continue reading →

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September 17: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Three Mice

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Michael

September 17, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story of mice. It can feature any variety of the little critters in any situation. Are the the character or the inciting incident? Use any genre, including … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #153 – Thoughts and Words

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Michael

Questions How do my thoughts get processed into words? Or do my words spur thoughts? How do they interact?  Sometimes I sit and think, and sometimes I just sit. (One of my mum’s favourite quotes). Thoughts are often just flashes … Continue reading →

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September 16th #1MinFiction Challenge

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Michael

It had been a long night, he was tired and there was no let up in his head of voices telling him what to do. He had to get away and so he settled in the street, oblivious to all … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #293 – Making Sense of Nonsense – 17th September – Suddubsome.

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Michael

 It was one of those days you remember. It was a Tuesday; stuff seems to happen on a Tuesday, do you ever notice that? He came into town on a Tuesday. Tall and lean, sitting high in the saddle with … Continue reading →

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