Author Archives: Michael

Wordle #136 “January 2nd, 2016” – Her Ice Heart

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Leavings  Insular (of or relating to an island or islands: dwelling or situated on an island: forming an island: detached; standing alone: narrow-minded or illiberal. Pathology occurring in or characterized by one or more isolated spots, patches, or the like.)  Cryophilic (thriving in … Continue reading →

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#JusJoJan Daily Prompt – Jan. 2nd/17 – Time

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Michael

I just don’t have the time to do this today. There are appointments, people to see, places to go and the cricket begins today: the third test Australia and Pakistan. To make it worse I need to start cleaning out … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #193 “A World Apart Part 2” – The Karyls

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Michael

Describe in detail one or more of the sentient races that inhabit your world Race: Karyl Species: Potential Angelic, Potential Satanic, Potential Agnostic…governed by geographic location Genders: 2 (male, female) Gender Equality: Split by vocal abilities, males = low notes, … Continue reading →

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#JusJoJan Daily Prompt – Jan. 1st/17 – Spider

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Michael

I found cause to kill a spider today…It was in the bathroom and as I was standing there, as we gentlemen do, and I spied him on the wall. Now in itself that is ok for a spider to be … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Flash Bash

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Michael

I hope you don’t mind but I feel the urge to submit two pieces, yes I know it’s being greedy but the fare you present is so tempting… All photos: (c) Lorraine Flash One: In 25 words or less: Using … Continue reading →

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#SoCS Dec. 31/16 – “first/last.”

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Michael

Firstly, she pointed out the need to write something substantial. I was reminded that there was an expectation that on this occasion there would be a first and last word on the subject and I was determined to have the … Continue reading →

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December 29: Flash Fiction Challenge – Cosy Yet?

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Michael

December 29, 2016 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a cozy story. What is it to be cozy, to experience Danish hygge? It doesn’t need to be culture-specific, but it can be an interesting point of comparison … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Time #writephoto – Under the clock tower NYE.

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Michael

We were to meet under the clock tower New Year’s Eve. It was still early but the lights were glowing the celebrations under way as groups along the street huddled together in the cold night air soaking up the end … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #98: December 29th – Celebration – New Year on Grimace Street.

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Michael

Image © Mara Eastern used with permission With the new Year approaching preparations for the annual Grimace Street New Year’s Eve party were well under way. In recent years much of the prep was done by the inhabitants of the … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of December 27, 2016 – Horse-Riding

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Michael

Photo: thanks to Iain Kelly. She announced that this Christmas/New Year she’d give him a gift that was a part of her childhood. She was going to take him horse-riding. Her glee was obvious. His apprehension equally so. The big … Continue reading →

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