Author Archives: Michael

Story Starter Challenge April 14 – Can I Have A Word With You?

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Michael

The first part of this tale can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/04/13/story-starter-challenge-april-12-a-nightmare-or/   Today’s sentence: “Can I have a word with you?” There was a man on the seat who had just asked me, “What can I get you today?” I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Boogie Man” – Sunday Dinner

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google images – Fungus the Bogeyman. Alfred Boogie looked around the dining room table at his sons gathered to partake of the Sunday dinner. Their mother, Mrs Boogie was particularly proud of the roast she had prepared as it … Continue reading →

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Story Starter Challenge April 12 – A Nightmare or…?

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Michael

Today’s sentence: “What can I get you today?” I was in the village of Upton just a little north of Downton when I came across the most curious little shop. It was stuck between two pubs, the Curious Duck and … Continue reading →

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April 11: Flash Fiction Challenge – “Beggars Can’t Be Choosers”.

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Michael

April 11, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the phrase “beggars can’t be choosers.” You can play with the words, alter them or interpret them without using the phrase. Give it any slant … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Decisions #writephoto

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Michael

The decision was an easy one and depended on one’s mood. If you took the road right, you went Nowhere if you took the road left you went Somewhere. If you were feeling a bit down and not all that … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge – 82 – Cyril Rum and the Black Hole.

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Michael

Image: Credit: NASA, BBC News PROMPT I am not a fatalist. I’m not obsessed with darkness. Yet, a landmark development in astronomy this week inspires me to remain on the periphery of the theme, but not get sucked inside. See … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 116 – Dignity

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Michael

It was a shame when the boys lost their heads. The phenomenon wasn’t lost on me, as I was pleased to retain some sense of dignity when they left me with a hat and wig and more importantly, a head. … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #22 – The Old London Road.

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Michael

My aged travelling companion, Crisp, was beside herself with excitement, and that in itself was no mean feat, as today we were going in search of an ancient Roman road. Crisp had seen a lot of history in her time, … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #218 – Blogging – April 11th

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Michael

Image: Pixabay I started blogging in 2013. My first site was one called Aussie Bloggers, and unfortunately, it attracted very few bloggers, but I did find it a place to store my writing. By the end of 2013 I had … Continue reading →

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Elemental Writing Challenge April 10 – St Lucifer’s Day

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Michael

This week’s element: Fire Today’s word: Sizzling It was an ordinary day in Hell, the barbeque was sizzling as it did around the clock and the lost souls all looked on hungrily as one after another a friend was pushed … Continue reading →

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