Author Archives: Michael

Writing Prompt #211 “Stories By 5” – Xaos and Xara

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Michael

Image: Katerina Plotnikova Topic: A Romantic Evening Male name: Xaos Female name: Xara Flower: Orchid Sound: Stairs creaking Expression: Mischievous   Xaos planned for a romantic evening with his beloved Xara. She had been a having a tough time of … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix–10 June 2017 – What if..

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Michael

The task this week: Tell us your alternate history story in 250 words or less.   I think our lives are made up of ‘what if’ scenarios. We all have had those moments where what if we weren’t standing in … Continue reading →

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SoCS June 10/17 – admit

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Michael

This week’s prompt – “admit” My neighbour knocked at my back door, and I sensed an urgency in the manner of his knocking. There he stood, tears running down his checks and his hands trembling. My reaction was to bring … Continue reading →

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June 8: Flash Fiction Challenge – Wifflduff

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Michael

June 8, 2017, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that involves playing an outdoor game, like tetherball, hoops, tag. It can be made up, traditional, cultural or any kind of twist. Go where the prompt … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday 09.06.17 – A Gun Was Fired.

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Michael

This week’s first line: Being tied to a chair was about as unpleasant as he imagined. Added to this was the constant taunting from the children who came by. It was as if he was in some sort of nightmare. … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #123 08.06.17: The June Bride

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Michael

Lucy Assuch awoke to a beautifully sunny day. Today was her wedding day and the day itself looked like a blessed one. Lucy was filled with both love and excitement over what lay ahead for her. Across town, she knew … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #168 – Plodding Along

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Michael

Image: Cetrobo As if the flat was hard enough The suggestion of mountain ranges Wading upstream amidst natures predators Was too much to contemplate. He was a plain man Beset with faults and flaws With social skills that struggled to … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #33 – 6 June 2017

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Michael

All was in readiness The trap had been set. Settle back, be patient. Wait. The prize well worth the trouble. A promotion rested on this success. (140 characters) Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/06/06/twittering-tale-33-6-june-2017/

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of June 6, 2017 – Lost

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Michael

Image: Pamela S. Canepa It’s an awful feeling knowing you are lost. How I came to be separated from the others I’m not sure. One moment they were there the next they weren’t and I had no idea where I … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – No 122 – 1/6/17 – The Doomsberry Park – Part 7 – Final

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Michael

Image © Mara Eastern (Used with Permission) At the question from Trica, Maunchy stopped and looked at her. “Follow me,” she said and disappeared behind a large tropical bush which if Trica wasn’t surprised, she should have been, as the … Continue reading →

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