Author Archives: Michael

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 30

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Michael

Amar had thought himself adventurous as a young man, but the tide of adventure had turned against him in recent times. He no longer understood what the device attached to his wrist did apart from making interesting sounds at various … Continue reading →

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March 29: Flash Fiction Challenge – Dancing Fingers

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Michael

March 29, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about fingers that fly. Think about the different ways we use our fingers and what happens when we add speed. Go where the prompt leads. As … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Valley #writephoto – Delusion

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Michael

“You love me don’t you?” she asked as we sat outside our tent sipping on the freshly brewed coffee she’d expertly made. “Of course,” I replied, “for an older woman you are a bit of alright.” “I’ve decided to change … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #165 – March 29 – Longing

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Michael

Image: Google Images – Labelled for reuse. I long for your love When least suspecting It brushes past me Caressing my soul in the subtlest of ways. The passing smile, the words of encouragement, The giggle at my folly The … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 64 – Chapman the Druid

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Michael

Photo by Linus Sandvide Chapman loved flaming torches. As a founding member of the Morpethroad Druids Are Us, he looked forward to his annual ceremonial tribute to all things druidish. He practised a lot; standing in the grotto at the … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, happenstance…

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word happenstance It was pure happenstance that I arrived at the finishing post just as the escaped bull burst onto the tracks. We stared at each other, both frozen to the spot. … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 – Cheating

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile MX146-460-Cheat Cheating often involves one or two individuals, and often it happens in isolation. This past week we in Australia have been disappointed to hear of our national cricket team cheating in the current series being played in … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #207 – Tokens of Love

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Michael

Image: – Alpha Coders Each lock is someone’s undying love I wonder if they hold true today. Do the vibrant red symbolise something more Or the flamboyant couple needing to be different. Do the gaps represent a love that has … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #77 – 26 March 2018

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Michael

Photo by Min An at Pexels.com I dropped it and down it went, where it landed, no one knows. I think it missed the grey-haired man, and I’m certain Mrs Smith avoided it hitting one of her two heads. She’s … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – A Man is Screaming.

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Michael

Image © Enisa   There’s a man screaming on the walkway. He’s creating a scene, and people are stopping to gaze at him as he runs in circles screaming and pointing to the cameras on the wall, “They’re watching us, … Continue reading →

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