Author Archives: Michael

Twittering Tale #75 – 13 March 2018 frog-1505377_1280

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Michael

Forlorn the frog sat by the pond wanting to contemplate his navel. Forlorn the frog wondered what the fuss was all about. Forlorn the frog wanted to be a man again. Forlorn the frog knew he needed to improve his … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – The Camping Trip

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Michael

Image: © Enisa The camping trip was well underway, and after a night of tales tall and true, we decided to call it a night. We were four couples, and after zipping up our respective tents, we settled for the … Continue reading →

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Wordle #187 – Mildred Thrup and the Butcher.

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Cyan (Greenish – blue) Mumble Tragedy Vaunt (verb) to boast or brag Paraffin (noun) a white or colorless, tasteless, odorless, water-insoluble, solid substance not easily acted upon by reagents, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons chiefly of the alkane series, obtained from crude petroleum: used in candles, for forming preservative coatings and seals, for waterproofing paper, etc. Nod Asleep Faucet Scantily Koi no Yokan (Japanese) The sense one can have upon first meeting a person that the two of you are … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #45 – Spring

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Michael

Prose Challenge – Write a story in no more than 100 words that includes the following words: spring blossom bud nature bloom When spring arrives the fairies in my garden rejoice the arrival of the first blossom. From the moment … Continue reading →

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The Cleaning Lady – Part Four – The Cry of a Child.

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Michael

Esme Atcastle was born to Martha and Gus Atcastle. Martha was a charwoman, and Gus worked in the fields cultivating the crops that fed the castle and particular Barnabas, Duke of Field. The Duke was a good man and treated … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Arch #writephoto – The Cleaning Lady – Part 3

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Michael

The Cleaning Lady gathered her vacuum cleaner and headed off down the hallway towards the statue of Sir Cedric the Grizzler. She knew all about Sir Cedric who in history had been better known as “Pain in the Arse Cedric.” … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Arch #writephoto – The Cleaning Lady – Part 2

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Michael

The child’s voice was as distinct as it has always been and sent a shiver down the Cleaning Ladies spine. She turned and looked back down the passageway but saw only the lonely hallway, albeit less dusty. She turned left … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 27 – The State of Pain

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Michael

I’ve known that to suffer is to grow. Pain manifests itself in so many different ways. The physical pain we can put our finger on, get treatment and hopefully recover. Psychological pain is a whole different matter. Often we can’t … Continue reading →

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March 8: Flash Fiction Challenge – Full Of Hot Air

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Michael

March 8, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that features a balloon. It can be a party balloon or a hot air balloon. How does it add to your story? Go where the prompt … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Random Words 8 [Creative Writing Prompt]

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Michael

It was a case of his cup runneth over. It runneth over with talent in so many ways. He was good at sport, a fine scholar and his tongue could produce on one day the most profound statements, and on … Continue reading →

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