Author Archives: Michael

Wordle #183 – Lester

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Flame Obedient Dark Earn a Page (to learn a valuable lesson) Abrasive Gravity Complexion Mercy Harrow Xaeax (to get drawn into useless circular logic from paradoxes; a state of confusion resulting from mind games) Ability Fetter When … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt #237 “Collage 38” – The Little Girl Who Grew Up.

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Michael

When she was a small weed of a kid there wasn’t much to do apart from the radio on Sunday nights when her family tuned in to listen to the news and the weekly radio serial. The rest of her … Continue reading →

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#JusJoJan Daily Prompt – January 14th, 2018 – Ultimatum

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Michael

Mum made it clear it was me or the dog, and she liked the dog. I saw the writing on the wall and promised to make my bed and clean my room more than once a year. She said that … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #37 – Misgivings

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Michael

It came as a surprise when she said she had misgivings. It was all to do with ‘us’, ‘we’ and ‘marriage’. “You’re duller than I first thought,” she said over what was to be our last coffee together. “I was … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 53 – Waiting

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Michael

Photo by Ivana Cajina As the day ebbed away, I would see her hobble down the gravel path to the water’s edge. She’d wait there a moment or two before wading into the water. I knew her story, her husband … Continue reading →

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January 11: Flash Fiction Challenge – Wet Ink

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Michael

January 11, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about wet ink. It can be artistic, writerly or something completely off-the-wall. Go where the prompt leads   My mother always said there was no point … Continue reading →

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#SoCS & #JusJoJan Daily Prompt, Jan. 13th, 2018

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Michael

Today our post is to be based on the sixth, seventh, and eighth word of the document closest to you.   Cook, emigrated, Australia   The document I have been looking at of late is an email from a distant … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 20

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Michael

All around me are reminders of the past. The children, in particular, are ever present as a memory of a past I’d rather forget especially the bits I feel ashamed about. I’ve worked to be a good father, to be … Continue reading →

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#JusJoJan Daily Prompt – January 12th, 2018 – aggravate

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Michael

You know that expression, ‘To leave well enough alone’? Well, Charlie was not one to use that strategy when in trouble. He was more your, ‘Let’s make the shit hit the fan and see what happens.’ It got so that … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Crow #writephoto

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Michael

Timothy Crow looked down upon the murder gathered before him. Since being elected leader of the murder he had taken the job on in as serious a manner as he could. And Timothy was very good at being serious. Around … Continue reading →

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