Monthly Archives: January 2021

Special Collection Flash Fiction Challenge

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Michael

January 28, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about life as a river of consciousness. Think about the possibilities of the prompt. Go where the prompt leads! When he fell in I was intrigued … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #312 – Making Sense of Nonsense – January28th

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Michael

At the recent Grimster’s Convention it was agreed that lanmiters would no longer be allowed.  It was a sad day for many. Since time began, lanmiters had been part of the Grimster’s lifestyle. No one liked change, and for the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – Driving – 24th January

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Michael

Driving was a sort of reoccurring theme in our house. Mum constantly told us we were driving her up the wall when our behaviours got too much for her. Which was more than we realised. Dad had long argued that … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale – #311 – How To Be A Prince Charming – January 21st

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Michael

Roger was awoken from his mid-morning nap by the return of his mother. “Roger,” she called. “I’m just back from the village, and you wouldn’t believe what’s in the village pamphlet this week.” Whatever it was, Roger wasn’t interested as … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – Two Minds at Loggerheads – January 17

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Michael

I was going to say it all started with the Tupperware cupboard, but in reality, it had always been about the Tupperware cupboard. Everybody back then had Tupperware. We had a lot of it, and the issue was knowing where … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #310 – Tired and Run Down – 14th January

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Michael

It was the middle of January and the Christmas/New Year was over, and it was time to draw breath. The holiday season had been its usual hectic self. So much to do, so little time for her. She felt as … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 64 – Flight

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Michael

 Dressed in all her finery, she ran towards the gates. She believed that beyond them lay hope, prosperity and love. Up till this point, her life had been a struggle, pain and despair. As she drew near, the gate sellers … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – 10th January – Getting Lucky

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Michael

 He was watching the draw and sat mesmerised as his numbers came out of the barrel. He had five and knew he was not only getting lucky but was feeling lucky. He wanted twenty-eight to win the big one. His … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #309 – 7th January – A Basket Case – An Officers Fang and Dang Story.

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Michael

 The phone rang, disturbing Officers Dang and Fang from their afternoon nap. It had been a hectic morning, and the Officers of the law had had a tough time with Archie the Coffee Man ripping them off over their coffee … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #308 – New Beginnings – 31st December

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Michael

Can you turn the page? It’s not hard. You just have to reach out. It’s been a rough time for you Crap piled on crap. It can’t be any worse, Can it? You deserve a new beginning Where suffering can … Continue reading →

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