Author Archives: Michael

Three Things Challenge, 02 August 2018

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: basket, xylophone, scream The scream from the front of the classroom alerted us to something terrible. Miss Teresa had pushed back her chair from the desk and was watching horrified at the xylophones piled on her desk. She … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Track #writephoto – On the Way to Grandmas.

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

My dad always told me whenever I took the walk through the passage in the forest to watch out for drop bears. Making me feel relaxed when I walked through the gloom that was that past of the forest. He … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #182 – Strange Things in My Neighbourhood – August 2nd. – Miss Marble’s Ruby

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

Image: Starfish fungus © morpethroad. Miss Marble of 46 Grimace Street was a witch who manufactured multiple potions and at times the odd spell. To do this, she had to have secrets, and she had one secret in particular. Behind … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 82 – The Staircase.

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

The staircase led up which was odd as when you looked at it you had the illusion it was going down. But up was where you went. The fairy garden at the top was captivating and alluring. My companion was … Continue reading →

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Worth A Thousand Words #16 – Lucy Dunn

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

Image: https://pixabay.com/en/users/judithscharnowski-1826923/ When Lucy Dunn disappeared on the eve of the town’s balloon festival no one gave it much thought. Lucy was considered a girl of low morals, and it came as no surprise to learn she had disappeared. Many … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, mirror…

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word mirror I hate my mirror. It tells me truths I don’t want to know about. Oh, my goodness I say to myself, is that really me? My mirror is only capable … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 01 August 2018

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: blister, frown, opera Miss Teresa wanting to educate us as much as was humanly possible decided that a culturally and intellectually stimulating excursion to the opera would benefit us all. My mum frowned when I showed her the … Continue reading →

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Worth A Thousand Words #15 – When Cousins Visit.

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Michael

My cousins loved coming to the farm. They were city kids and the great expanse of back yard we had excited them from the very moment they stepped out of the car. The first thing they’d do was run down … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 31 July 2018

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: meat loaf, soup, stealing Today Miss Teresa sent us home from school with the strangest of requests. We had to steal a meatloaf and turn it into soup. My mum, known affectionately around the neighbourhood as Morphy, short … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #95 – Raindrops on Glass – 31 July 2018

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Michael

Photo by markusspiske at Pixabay.com The future looked a blur as if deliberately hidden, disguised to keep me guessing. Every possibility remained It was not as if hope was lost. Searching for it was going to an effort more than … Continue reading →

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