Author Archives: Michael

Microfiction challenge #23: Dragons’ egg

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Michael

The Dragons were held in high esteem in the town. It wasn’t every town that could boast fire breathing dragons. Peter and Eunice Dragon were also pillars of society. They worked tirelessly on every committee and promoted the town at … Continue reading →

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November 17: Flash Fiction Challenge

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Michael

In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that is told around a campfire. It can be a bonfire, burning trash can, a fire pit, something flaming outdoors. It can be a prop, and you can tell the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Passage #writephoto

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Michael

It was the final flight of stairs before you got to the THE PASSAGE that took so much out of you. You had that sense of dread about you. You began to get a feel for what it must have … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #94 November 17 Making Sense of Nonsense – The Nanny

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Michael

It was the children’s nanny who first put me onto it. The Nanny had a habit of looking down her nose at you whenever she spoke. Like she thought you couldn’t possibly understand the workings of children after all you’d … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #139 – Faith, Hope and Charity

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Michael

Image: – Andre Govia Mother Superior banged her cane on the desk “Faith, Hope and Charity sit up. What a misnomer you three turned out to be.” Faith was a feckless girl Hope was plain reckless And Charity was simply … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of November 15, 2016 – A Sign of Hope

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Michael

Image: Barb CT of the blog, Gallimaufry.   It was the old-timers who remembered. The times when the harbour was alive with commerce and trade. When fish as long as your arm could be caught off the jetty. Then the … Continue reading →

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Wordle #129 “November 14th, 2016” – Tidewater

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Mute Tidewater Wisteria Step Bibliotaph (A person who hoards books.) Guts Occur Breeze Faceless Fake Sharp Penetralia (The most private or secret things.) The town of Tidewater was famous for many things, it housed the world’s most … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt November 13 – Abecedarian – It All Makes Sense….

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Michael

One said to the other, “this is nonsense.” The other said to the other, “no it’s an alphabet. Therefore, it must make sense. Alphabets are like that. Sensible. A way forward.” “Can’t make head nor tails of it,” said one, … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #22: Utopia Ark

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Michael

Image: Makis Warlamis. We were assured it was safe even though it looked a little rickety. The brochure said it was the pathway to a new life. No more war, poverty, dodgy politics or disappointment. The crack in the side … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 12/16 – “mem.”

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Michael

The memo came in the form of a memorandum neatly typed telling me of the plan for the next day. There was to be a memorial to my Uncle Fred. As it was Remembrance Day we were all asked to … Continue reading →

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