Author Archives: Michael

Microfiction challenge #26: A journey

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Michael

Image: John Bauer McIntyre had seven daughters which meant seven brides which meant seven weddings. It was overwhelming the thought of them, the cost, the courting, the men seeking approval, the potential arguments with daughters wanting to marry some man … Continue reading →

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Finish Off Fridays #3: Snowballs of Hay & Garden Gargoyles (09.12.16) – Ed Grimley

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Michael

Opening sentence: Ed Grimley is adjusting to his life as a garden gargoyle. It hasn’t been easy. The irony is Ed has never liked gargoyles. He published a definitive coffee table edition of hideous gargoyles. He now found himself in … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Smoke #writephoto

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Michael

What we thought was the light at the end of the tunnel turned out to be anything but that. The closer we got the harder it was to breathe. Outside there must have been a bush fire that wasn’t there … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 97: (un)Reality TV 08.12.16 – The Lighthouse

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Michael

It was all Mavis’ idea. The challenge to live six months on a remote lighthouse perched on an island in the middle of the ocean seemed like a good idea at the time. Added to that was the prospect of … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #7 – 6 December 2016 – Dilemma

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Michael

He came to the difficult part. His abuse. His children knew nothing. Should he omit it? Pretend it never happened. Bury it forever? Dilemma. (140 characters) Written for: https://kmmyrman.wordpress.com/2016/12/06/twittering-tales-7-6-december-2016/

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Photo Challenge #142 – Threshold

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Michael

Image: Rich Howman   Carrying you over the threshold was so good. After so long being with you was all I had imagined. The joy of our union flowed into the days and weeks that followed. Soon there was the … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of December 6, 2016 – Christmas Lights

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Michael

The Christmas lights had gone up and dad was looking decidedly pleased with his efforts. The feature of the display this year was the green pendant light.   If you approached the pendant it would shake and turn a myriad of … Continue reading →

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Wordle #132 “December 5th, 2016” – Bellwether

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Gasoline Lime Bellwether (Male sheep that leads the flock, usually bearing a bell. Aperson or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront, as of a profession or industry. A person or thing that shows the existence or direction of a … Continue reading →

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Prompt #1927 First Line of the Week – Liz Walker – A New School Term

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Michael

The morning sun paved the hall’s hardwood floor in amber light as Adam shoved his lunch into a leather satchel. He tugged his coat off a hanger, and she gave him a kiss. –A Piece of Herself by Liz Walker … Continue reading →

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SoCS Dec. 3/16 – sh

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Michael

Shhhhhh she said in an undertone voice. Shut up for goodness sake. Shit will hit the fan. Shout out if you want but it will be the death of us all. Shaking in your boots is not going to solve … Continue reading →

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