Author Archives: Michael

Photo Challenge #63, Holding On, June 02, 2015 – I Hold On

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Michael

Photo Credit : Beyond Hope Bang. Push. Thrust. Your head slams against the wall His weight over powers you He drags you to the bedroom Thrusts you down like a rag doll. You stare off Turn off Think away Don’t … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – June 1st, 2015 – Horents the Spider

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” In the fairy world Horents the spider spun webs of allure and deceit. Along each strand were delights of every imaginable kind. The … Continue reading →

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Wordle #63 “June 1, 2015″ – Crucifixion.

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Terse Reel Rancor (bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice) Surge Crucifix Testimony Croon Effervesce (to issue forth in bubbles) Cromulent (fine, acceptable) Grotesque Viscous (of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive) Hexagonal It … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #109 “Zero”

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Michael

http://www.zeroshortfilm.com Timid boy Humiliation Ridicule Intimidation His butt the butt of many a joke. Gentle in nature Always on the edge Thought of as weak No asset for anyone Never selected, never considered. Overlooked for promotion Little worth to anyone … Continue reading →

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Word Of The Week (WOW #20) – Remonstrate

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Michael

Remonstrate : make a forcefully reproachful protest / argue in protest or opposition My mate Tim lived on a farm not far out of town and we would often go out there to see what was happening and more importantly … Continue reading →

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Fiction Friday Prompt #8 – The Dog Planet

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Michael

Today’s prompt is to write in 3rd Person Point of View about a either a teenager or 60 yr. old (or both?) about to embark on a dangerous adventure. Grandad was adamant that he could do it. The journey would … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale Prompt May 29th 2015 “dancing” – Gratia Day

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Michael

The task for this Fairy Tale prompt is to write a short story or poem about something you celebrate every year. Amongst The Ferns the word Gratia was on everyone’s lips. The coming of spring was a time of celebration … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 30/15 – Almost

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Michael

Badge by Doobser @ Mindful Digressions This week’s prompt: “almost.”  I have lived an almost life. I have been told I am almost loveable and that heartens me no end. You know that feeling when you know you have almost … Continue reading →

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Wordle 188 – Miss Marie

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Michael

Miss Marie stood in front of the class The miserably neglected children milled around. The room a flutter of whispers. The call for action Miss Marie dreaded Miserable pirouettes from equally miserable students. Marcy in her food stained leotard Juliette … Continue reading →

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“Words to Write By” Prompt #8 – Marigold

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: review fume downstairs marigold bitter steady unemployment helicopter misery western Marigold was fuming. Again her boyfriend had let her down. She had come downstairs that morning after a night of massage oils and absolute delights that had … Continue reading →

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