Author Archives: Michael

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #105 – Wistfulness

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Michael

As we age, we have a lot of time to reflect on the past. Behind us littered in our wake are the exploits of our earlier lives, some noteworthy but many cringeworthy to say the least. It does become a … Continue reading →

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September 19: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Interval.

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Michael

September 19, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about an interlude. It can be a pause between two key moments, the pause between acts in a play, an intermission, or a temporary amusement Go … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Murmur #writephoto

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Michael

At sunset, the murmurs began. Against the fading day, the voices of the forest made themselves heard. The predators made murmur of their intent, their hunger driving them to act quickly, the potential prey murmuring warnings to be ever vigilant. … Continue reading →

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The Weekly Terrible Poetry Contest – The Garage Sale

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Michael

Tables roughly set, All the junk I can find Set out haphazardly A mad woman’s breakfast, you might say. At dawn, they begin to assemble The junk dealers, predators Looking for a free bargain, If they can get it. Haggling … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #241 – Sorry – More to Do.

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Michael

Image: Pixbay What did he have to feel sorry about? He hadn’t killed anyone or robbed them blind. So, what was it that made him feel so miserable as the day went by? Aging wasn’t fun he came to realise. … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #45 – Crisp Sings.

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Michael

I fear my aged companion, Crisp, is losing her mind. Either that or I have been reading far too much of late about dementia. We were out walking along the lake, and she stopped and began singing: “The water is … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #281 – Max

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google Images Max was happiest when surrounded by company. It was evident when you arrived home He would excitedly race around the house, Up and down the stairs Stopping momentarily to sniff your leg, Happy there was no other … Continue reading →

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Wordle #150 – ‘Slubber’ Overkill.

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Find Out 100 Yards  Slubber (to perform hastily or carelessly)  Rarefied  Slip  North  Buy  Shoes  Kill  Saturday  Brag  Rule It was only a matter of time before the world found out about Paul ‘Slubber’ Overkill. ‘Slubber’ was … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “The Warehouse” – For $1000.

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Michael

The sign said: ‘$1000 for three minutes. Are you brave enough to go in the cage?’ My mate Carson looked at the sign then at me and said: “You should give that a go. Think what we could do with … Continue reading →

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Fun Challenge #2

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Michael

Just for fun, no pressure😄 Provide a pic of your refrigerator front. As you can see, I’m no photographer, this is just a “get to know you better”. MIne below is a mix of my grandson’s colouring-in, he is into … Continue reading →

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