Author Archives: Michael

Microfiction challenge #24: Moonlit night

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Michael

Image: Iliya Repin Lady Grace often walked out at night. On moonlit nights you’d see her walking towards the Manor brook her hound Felix by her side. Lady Grace stood before the brook, her hands clenched as she looked into … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 26/16 – pretty

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Michael

It was pretty clear that pretty soon trouble would eventuate and then there was no telling the pickle he would find himself in. It was always a disappointment thinking of such things considering the pretty person he was in a … Continue reading →

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Finish off Fridays #2: James (25.11.16)

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Michael

James was never seen again after setting off down the rutted, puddled road. He had packed a pair of undies and a clean handkerchief and announced he was never coming back. And he didn’t. Mum waited an hour for him … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Mystery #writephoto

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Michael

The most remarkable thing about the mystery of the hidden tomb was there was only one set of stairs leading to it and none leading away from it. It puzzled many. Papers were written on it, conferences held, theories were … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale Prompt # 94 : Alien Fairy Tales 11.24.16

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Michael

One thing that never surprised me was anything that happened at Miss Marble’s. Her interactions with the people in our street were well known, as was the order system that seemed to be endless from all corners of the country. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #140 – The Woman Who Carries the World

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Michael

Image: – Slrlounge.com There’s a woman I know Carries the world with her. Wherever she goes She brings it along. And they sit comfortably Back to back, side by side. If you stop her asking why She draws from it, … Continue reading →

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Wordle #130 “November 21st, 2016”

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Remain Walrus Acedia (sloth, laziness or indifference in religious matters) Scrawl Rathskeller ((in Germany) the cellar of a town hall, often used as a beer hall or restaurant. A restaurant patterned on the German rathskeller, usually located below street level.) Cinder … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of November 22, 2016 – His Insipid Nature

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Michael

She said she hated sunsets and pulled away when he tried to hold her hand.   He had an insipid nature that weighed heavily on her. She tried to move away but the seat they shared didn’t allow for much more … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #187 “Collage 34” – A Ritual of Love

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Michael

The door creaked as we opened it, The guest house came with reputation. The journey through the rain forest, the abandoned logging camps was worth the numb bum from so much travel. There was a charm, a quaintness That feeling … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 19/16 – Yes

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Michael

“You’re just a snivelling yes man aren’t you?” the old crone said disparagingly. I stood before her my head bowed in humiliation. A humiliation compounded by my being before her and the village committee. The crone looked down her curving … Continue reading →

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