Author Archives: Michael

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #96 – The Old White House

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Michael

 “Do you think anyone lives there?” asked Crisp as we stood at the top of the lane. “Who knows,” I replied, “everything in this country looks old as if it’s from some fairy tale.” “Quaint, though,” said Crisp clicking off … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 46 – 7 September 2020 – Lost Within Her

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Michael

 It was one of those nights where after a disagreement that wasn’t resolved she had gone off to bed, slammed the door and told me to go and sleep elsewhere. I was hurt one because I had disappointed her and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing prompt – 6th September Choosing Your Context. – Elation in the Courtroom

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Michael

“I had the oddest feeling of elation/fear/apprehension as I entered the courtroom/restaurant/ghost train.”  I had the oddest feeling of elation as I entered the courtroom though I didn’t know why. I was guilty as sin. I knew that everyone knew … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Serenity #writephoto – Our Weekend Away

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Michael

 The serenity was there to be held, tasted, and clung to as a relief from the humdrum of everyday life. “Can’t you feel it?” asked dad as another insect hit the insect catcher, and the silence was once again interrupted … Continue reading →

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100 Word Flash Fiction Challenge #32 – Passion Pop

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Michael

Passion  My girlfriend, Sarah, greeted me with the news that she had discovered a new fantastic drink called Passion Pop. “Everyone who’s anyone is drinking it,” she announced, “it’s the next big party drink.” So wanting always to appear hip-hop … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #291 – Flag – 3rd September – The Next Best Thing

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Michael

 They flagged him as the next best thing. He read about it in the paper and believed he had it made. From now on, he would rest on his laurels and let it all happen. He still played, but he … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #95 – On a Cold Day

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Michael

Crisp my aged companion looked wistfully down onto the beach. She had her favourite puffer jacket on as there was a biting wind blowing in off the water. “Seems a shame to call it a beach,” she said, “what with … Continue reading →

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September 2nd #1MinFiction Challenge

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Michael

It was on the corner on the way to the museum, they were parked everywhere and anywhere. Every space had a vehicle parked on it. Joe commented that the parking guidelines were little more the suggestions as we picked our … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – 30th August – Discovery – Cedars of Lebanon.

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Michael

 I wasn’t sure if it was a discovery or something I’d not seen before despite it staring me in the face all these years. It’s odd how that happens. You take so much for granted you fail to notice it … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #94 – The Green Gate

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Michael

 Crisp, my aged companion couldn’t sleep. She woke me shaking my shoulder, which was unusual as she wasn’t a touchy person, and we slept in separate beds. “I can’t sleep,” she said,” I keep seeing the green gate and its … Continue reading →

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