Author Archives: Michael

100 Word Wednesday: Week 39 – The Travellator.

Holidays were about adventure even if it meant imagining you were putting your life in danger travelling vertical travellators to get from one spot to another. As I live in a flat country, the prospect of riding a lift to … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

In Other Words, counterfeit…

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word counterfeit   The shovel slipped into the earth and stopped when it reached pay dirt. Unearthed was a treasure chest, gold inlays deceiving us of its authenticity. Opening it we couldn’t … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Wot I saw Wednesday

Each Wednesday as it’s a quiet blogging day for me I am going to post a photo I took on a Wednesday and write a short story/explanation about it. You are welcome to join in and share your Wednesday shots … Continue reading

Posted in Photo prompt, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 24 Comments

Flash Fiction Prompt for Hurricane Relief #Flash4Storms

Write a piece of flash fiction in 50 words or less with the theme: Help  It rained like never before. Lisa’s house was in the line of the rising water. She had to get out. After, friends and strangers came … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Bonus Wordle: Otto and Arks

This week’s challenging wordle: Thanks Mark for the challenge. Favissa (a cache of sacred objects that are no longer in use) Arkwright  (a skilled craftsman who produces wooden chests or coffers (Arks)) Crimson Corset Delve Cacophony (discordant and mixture of … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , | 16 Comments

Mundane Monday Challenge #129 : Learn Photography

On our calendar, for today 2nd October is Jordan Home, scratched out as today he and his brother were to return from their trip to New Zealand. Unfortunately, the trip had to be put off until January as Jordan’s brother, … Continue reading

Posted in Photo prompt, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Sunday Writing Prompt #222 – When He Said It..

It was the sense of elation that she felt for after all she had done for him he had uttered the words she craved to hear:   I LOVE YOU.   Tonight, she had prepared him a dinner. She had … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Weekend Writing Prompt #22 – Secret Doorways – A Lot of Ruckus

At the bottom of the garden and in behind the trellis supporting the climbing roses was a secret doorway hidden but known to us. Gran had told me about it and had warned that for the most part, it was … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

Saturday Mix – Double Take, 30 September 2017

This week’s homophones: Double Take: straight – not crooked strait – narrow waterway  discussed – talked about disgust – sickening Madam Claire made it clear that the only to ensure success in my new venture was to stick to the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 6 – My Strength.

What is it that makes you feel powerful? What is that strength which makes your time on this planet worthwhile? The word powerful is not one I would use about myself as I wouldn’t think of myself in that way. … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments