Author Archives: Michael

Tale Weaver #84 September 8: Juiced Genie (or be careful of what you wish for)

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Michael

Image: Lucas Grogan for Basil Bangs The genie looked at me and I at him and I saw a very unhappy, sick and inebriated genie. What I cheap drunk I thought. “Pissed! Sorry!” he slurred. “Not a great way to … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of September 6, 2016 – Mr Turner

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Michael

The Japanese maples made the place look spectacular and there was no escaping the beauty of the autumn colours but it didn’t change a single thing. The old shed was haunted. No came near the old place as to do … Continue reading →

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Wordle Special Addition Contranym “September 5th, 2016”

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Michael

Today’s wordle is special as you can see in that each word contradicts itself. I chose to: You can use both meanings of the word in the same poem, song, or story. This week’s words: Weather (to withstand, or to … Continue reading →

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Wayne and Greg – A Beginning

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Michael

Since the time they could remember and that that was an awful long time Wayne and Greg had been the entities representing their respective deities. Wayne represented Hell and Greg was God’s angel on earth. In the early days there … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #175 “Double Feature!”

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Michael

Is it illusion or simple delusion That allows us to see the weirdest things? Our minds can create any number of demons From childhood trauma To adult confrontations We are all prone to seeing what might not be there. I’ve … Continue reading →

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SoCS Sept. 3/16 – accumulate

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Michael

It was all nonsense but it was my nonsense and I loved to accumulate as much as I could. I had it stored in glass jars and each one labeled and on each label was the date and the category … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #12: Abandon

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Michael

The young mother wakes to the sound of her youngest. He is crying but has slept through the night. Beside her the older two sleep. She has them in her bed some nights. It’s a comfort knowing her boys are … Continue reading →

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My Weekly Writing Challenge

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Michael

1: Write a fifteen-word story with the words GOLD, EVIL and LOVE in it somewhere.   Mr Gold was pure evil but still sought love. He found it in Mary’s heart.   Written for: https://esthernewtonblog.wordpress.com/

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Friday Night Music Prompt #58: Constant Craving by kd lang

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Michael

  The two of us were waiting and we never stopped to ask why Simply craving his arrival Believing we had to be in this spot, To not be here was unthinkable. So we were rooted, captivated Beside the tree … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #83 September 1st Changing Seasons – Spring Awakening Dance

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Michael

Image: © Mara Eastern used with permission. Darcy looked out his kitchen window and his heart immediately knew what day it was. September 1st, the first day of spring. He had it confirmed by the old peach tree showing off … Continue reading →

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