Author Archives: Michael

100 Word Wednesday: Week 108 – My Aunt.

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Michael

It was never going to easy saying goodbye. The visit like so many had never been long enough especially when on this visit I had connected with my Aunt like ever before. She lived in the city, and as a … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #14 – The Road to Nowhere.

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Michael

The sign said “Nowhere 25 kilometres.” I did chuckle at the thought of being on the road to Nowhere. I was curious to see what lay at the end of the road. It wasn’t as if it was the road … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 210 – Using a quote – 14th February. -Emptiness

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Michael

“The circle of an empty day is brutal and at night it tightens around your neck like a noose.” Elena Ferrante – “The Days of Abandonment”. She shut the novel she was reading and thought how the words summed up … Continue reading →

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What do you See? Feb/12/2019 – Journey Through Life

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Michael

Life is full of challenges, From the moment we wake up of a morning We are confronted by choice. Choice is the labyrinth of life There is not always a single decision to be made, Wouldn’t it be easier if … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #123 – 12 February 2019 – Candy Hearts

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Michael

It was Valentine’s Day and he wanted to give his girl a sign of his love and affection. She had been having a tough time, so he bought her some lollies and tied on a red ribbon. Squealing with delight … Continue reading →

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JSW Prompt 2-11-2019 – The Art Lesson

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Michael

The art teacher had come in early to set up for the morning class. She was excited about the forthcoming lesson, as it was a departure from the usual humdrum of form and shape. Today she had set an individual … Continue reading →

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Wordle #120 – Esther Grimalkin

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Ether   Grimalkin- an old female cat: an ill-tempered old woman Attic   Dusk Augur- https://www.dictionary.com/browse/augur?s=t Curse Cabal- https://www.dictionary.com/browse/cabal?s=t Zodiac Sign Dripping Tattered Misgiving Strangleweed- The dodder is also known by the folk name “strangleweed” because it wraps itself … Continue reading →

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What do you See? Feb/5/2019 – So unlikely…

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Michael

So unlikely yet so likely, I looked again to see what I thought was an illusion.   In the tent sat the boy who hated girls He played his hand, joined in the laughter I was amazed as he gave … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Everyday Objects” Miss Marble’s Stirring Spoons

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Michael

Miss Marble, a witch, at 46 Grimace Street liked her kitchen utensils, in particular, her wooden stirring spoons. They were unique, and she’d had them a long time. It helped that she had invented a potion to keep them in … Continue reading →

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February 7: Flash Fiction Challenge – Pathways

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Michael

February 7, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a sign. It can be a posted sign, a universal sign, a wonder. Go where the prompt leads. The signs from the beginning pointed … Continue reading →

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