Author Archives: Michael

Photo Challenge #252 – Nothingness.

Google Images It happened during the advanced meditation class. Not content with the standard position They decided to stretch their physical abilities. He stood on his hands Then she on hers. Silently they gazed inward Their respective mantras resonating Their … Continue reading

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Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #2 – Another Case Solved.

Image: ColiN00B@Pixabay.com. Detectives Fang and Dango knew the case they were assigned to was going to take some cracking. “We need to spread some light on this crime,” said Fang looking desperately around the crime scene. The room was dark, … Continue reading

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Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #1 – The Image from Smither’s Glade.

Image: Watanska at DeviantArt.com. The photo in the local museum created a lot of interest. The origin of the subject was raised by many, as the young girl was not a local. The photographer was Muriel Sparks an eccentric woman … Continue reading

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Wordle #122 – Setting up a Date

This week’s words: Please Cloth Branch Perturbation Dangle Folly Attractancy (n)) the capacity of, especially of a pheromone, to attract) Bolt Treasure Proceed Courtyard Place “You can’t please everyone you know.” She said this in all sincerity. “There’s little point … Continue reading

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Sunday Photo Fiction – February 24, 2019 – The Village Dandy

Photo Courtesy of Susan Spaulding When he died they donated his shoes to the museum. He was our village dandy, a man given to ostentation and show. When I saw his shoes on display I remembered a man who attended … Continue reading

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Campfire Ghost Stories” – The Camp-leaders Story.

The camp leader gathered his charges inside his tent to tell them of the next day’s activities. Once he had outlaid the next day’s schedule, he told them that in the tradition of such camps he had a story to … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt: Timeless #writephoto – Ned’s Shack

Old Ned lived on the edge of town in a run-down old shack. How he survived the summers and winters was beyond me, as his abode must have been stinking hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. Ever since … Continue reading

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Good News Friday Challenge! – Rain at Last.

It started to rain yesterday. This may not be the greatest news to hear, but in my part of the world after an oppressive summer of continuous hot days, the relief is wonderful. As summer draws to an end we … Continue reading

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #15 – The Bilious Sunflower

“DO NOT COME NEAR THE FLOWER OF THE BILIOUS SUNFLOWER!” At the end of the trail we’d been following all day stood the sign. We should have taken more notice since it was dripping in red paint. Below the sign … Continue reading

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #75 – In Love With Your Mind.

She looked at the word then exclaimed: “That’s why I’m attracted to you. It’s your intelligence. I so love your brain.” “Well,” I replied, “I was hoping there was a bit more of me you liked apart from my brain.” … Continue reading

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