Author Archives: Michael

September 12: Flash Fiction Challenge – Her Greatest Gift.

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Michael

Her greatest gift was acceptance. I was far from perfect, in fact, I was more flaws than anything else, but she saw through all that and took me for the man I was. For me, it was freeing, knowing I … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday: September 13th, 2019 – The Thirteenth Floor Jungle.

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Michael

The elevator stopped on the thirteenth floor with a lurch.  His first thought was that it was odd the lift should stop at this point, as he knew the building had no thirteenth floor. The lurch had woken him from … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #240 – Wading – 12th September – Drama

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Michael

From the moment he arrived it appeared he had no fear. The teachers didn’t intimidate him like they did the rest of us. He had about him a bravado that was sure to bring him grief. But he showed no … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #44 – Hinton

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Michael

On one of our walks Crisp, my aged companion, saw reason to reminisce about her childhood. A locomotive rolled past us, and Crisp stopped and stared at the writing on the side of the engine. “I used to visit Hinton … Continue reading →

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Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #31 – The Bubble.

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Michael

Most of the time Agnes lived in a bubble, so it wasn’t surprising she was off with the fairies a lot of the time. Reality for her was built around a few simple things. Eating and sleeping and what happened … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #280 – A Drop in the Ocean

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Michael

Image: picsart.com “I’m just a drop in the ocean.” I remember you saying it was we walked the causeway to the lighthouse. It was our second date and you didn’t want me to get my ‘hopes up’. It was playing … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “The Egg” – The Eternal Decision.

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Michael

When I woke up, there were two men standing either side of me. One had a radiance about him the other was duller and not very interested I could tell as he was slouched and checking his nails. The brighter … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #43 – Suitors

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Michael

‘The coats represent the last two suitors who came seeking the hand of the beautiful Eliza, daughter of farmer Brown.’ read Crisp, my aged companion. We stood at the old gate looking at the coats flapping in the breeze, and … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #239 – Flowers – 6th September – Miss Marble’s Garden.

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Michael

Miss Marble, a witch, at 46 Grimace Street, was sitting on her front veranda with her long-time friend and neighbour Mansur Stigglefod taking in the afternoon and casting an eye over her garden. Life had been so busy of late … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 136 – On Ya Bike.

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Michael

‘On ya bike mate.’ How many times had I heard that. It all started when I went to see Jo hoping she’d come with me to the movies. I was met at the door by her dad, who had one … Continue reading →

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