Author Archives: Michael

When She Rang – A Poem with a Touch of Wisdom.

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Michael

When she rang she asked if the wedding was over Yes I said. Did you or are on a honeymoon? Yes I said. Did you fail in the bedroom she asked? Yes I did. Told you, didn’t I. Yes you … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #386 – There was Someone Beside Him.

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Michael

He’d been sitting there a while before he realized there was someone beside him. It was a girl, dark haired, nose ring, heavy eye makeup and like him looking down. “Where did you come from?” he asked. “Through the window, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge Challenge – When I was Young.

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Michael

I’ve done stupid things in my life you know. You? Yes, it’s hard to believe I know. When I was young and my hormones were raging. You have a list of them? Oh yes, I was once in love with … Continue reading →

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What Do You See Oct 11 – Temptation.

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Michael

It couldn’t have come at a worse time. Marge had heard I had been unwell and turned up with a box of donuts. My blood sugars had been raging of late and the doctor had warned me that too many … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 12.08.2021 – Dream a Little Dream… The Gurglepf.

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Michael

I was walking along our street eating an ice-cream and when I finished I dropped the wrapping on the path not thinking as always about littering and so forth. “Would mind picking that up please?” said a voice. I looked … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge #688 – The Ghost

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Michael

Today’s three things ROSEGHOSTNICE It’s 3am and the floor boards creak as they do at this time. The grey haired lady floats across the floor Tonight, she clutches a rose, a nice blood red one, She glances over at me … Continue reading →

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August 5: Flash Fiction Challenge An Open Door

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Michael

August 5, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about an open door. It can be literal or metaphorical. What is behind the door? Who is seeking and why? As the writer, how will you … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Post #143 – Hemmed In.

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Michael

He told me he was feeling surrounded, hemmed in, corralled. It wasn’t always like that he said. Where once he’d been one of a few houses, nowadays there were houses all round him. Every week he observed a new house … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #193 – Spell Bread!

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Michael

“Shhh! It’s your turn now” The small boy visited his elderly neighbour each day. They would sit on her garden seat admiring the goings on of nature around them. The old lady was a font of information on all topics, … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 05.08.21 – The World After

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Michael

Jim’s mother was asking him if he was ready for school. He came out of his bedroom, his uniform all neat and tidy and stood before his mum. She adjusted his tie and then helped him put on his face … Continue reading →

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