Author Archives: Michael

I Wanna Go Home

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Michael

(Character enters carrying an old teddy bear. She sits it on a seat. She looks at the audience. She appears to whisper into the bear’s ear. She then moves to sit beside the bear and look at the audience.) It’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Precious Bits

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Michael

Augustus Schafer ran the Central Precious Bits outlet. His days he knew were coming to an end. His doctor had warned him. He had become wayward in recent days. Precious bits were found left on the counter while he went … Continue reading →

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Alastairs Photo Fiction – The Letter Opener

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Michael

Carstairs how many knives are there in the collection? Four Sir Four? Yes Sir, four. Carstairs, how many can you actually see? Three Sir. Three. You see the discrepancy? Yes Sir, one is missing. Well spotted Carstairs. I’m very astute … Continue reading →

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The Last Chance Medical Centre

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Michael

If you were unfortunate enough to be referred to the Last Chance Medical Centre you couldn’t help but be intrigued by the irony of the name and the luxurious foyer of the centre. Five star to say the least. The … Continue reading →

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Ecstasy

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Michael

There are two prompts for this weeks haibun/haiku challenge. I have entered one already, illusion, and I felt compelled to try my hand at the other, Ecstasy. Now I am here, Linked, connected, At one with you. I long for … Continue reading →

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Trifextra Challenge – Bedtime Story

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Michael

At bedtime fairies gathered around my bed to lull me to sleep with lullabies and stories of wonder and truth. Sleep they crooned, sleep little one, Tomorrow is an amazing day.  

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Agony

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Michael

  I am standing above looking down on you. As you are lowered into the depths. I have a sudden urge to leap in after you and drag you from the earth that will soon consume you. I am not … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge ~ Illusion

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Michael

My chosen prompt for this week’s haibun is illusion. I sit and stare at the phone. I am stunned. I was certain I had made adequate arrangements for the evening. She said she was keen. She was apprehensive at first. … Continue reading →

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VisDare 34: Fearless

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Michael

Igor loved his job. He took great satisfaction in welcoming his guests; feeding them and seeing them leave his establishment sated from his hospitality. Tonight the Baron was attending and he was particularly excited about the visit.   Good evening … Continue reading →

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Five Sentence Fiction – Travel

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Michael

Are you ready the bus leaves in twenty minutes? Nearly, have to make sure the iron is off, the cats out and my money is secure. I am so excited about this trip, we will have such a great time. … Continue reading →

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