Author Archives: Michael

Thursday photo prompt: Blade #writephoto – The Wall Creatures

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael

Within the walls of the long forgotten old castle, they found the sword buried in the wall as if put there by some ancient person to protect it from falling into the wrong hands. It had been a wise move, … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #73 – One Minute

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael

It wasn’t until after the incident, which was all of one minute, that I realised how significant it was, and could have been. It was a day like any other, I had finished work and there was a parent/teacher afternoon … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #209 – Rebuild – 7th February

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael

It was just on dawn when she awoke. Beside her, the two boys slept stirring occasionally to grab the blanket that covered them against the night air. Her circumstances had cried her to sleep last night after settling the boys … Continue reading →

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Tell the Story: 7th Heaven – The Zoo of Eternity

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael

Image: pixabay.com Di at pensitivity101 asked me to try and write something to the above image. So here’s what I came up with.  When the child after a long illness, during which her tiny body had been ravaged by disease, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #13 – The Gate

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Michael

He loved a good gate. A good gate led to an adventure, and he never knew what lay beyond the gateway, so he tackled the notion of exploring with great enthusiasm. It was a simple lock to open the gate, … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 107 – Bushwalking

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Michael

When out bushwalking one should always be vigilant as to where one plants one’s feet. There is no end of obstacles to catch you up. Like, eight legged creatures. To that end, one should proceed with one’s eyes cast down … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, handmade…

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Michael

Handmade It was an old handmade postcard from World War One. The army insignia stitched onto the cardboard. Someone had painstakingly sewn it all those years ago. Still, in good condition, it contained a message never forgotten. Best wishes from … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #250 – A Subject of Merit

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Michael

He had a way with sauces, with embellishment Today was no different, The dessert arrived with an uncanny likeness. He had obviously been watching Taking in her features for he had them exact. She blushed when she saw it Looked … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #122 – 5 February 2019 – It starts with one word…

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Michael

It all started with one word. Hello. He took her to the river, wined and dined her in the finest pubs around. She took him to the swankiest restaurants, then took him home. They found solace in each others company. … Continue reading →

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Wordle #219 – The Fantods

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Crash Fraught Glance Fantods ((n.) a state of extreme nervousness or restlessness; the willies; the fidgets) Newsfeed Breastbone Humanity Hurl Occam’s Razor ((n.) the maxim that assumptions introduced to explain a thing must not be multiplied  beyond necessity.) Passivity Dead Downgrade   When consciousness arrived for Beryl and Frank Fantod, the thought they were dead never struck them until they … Continue reading →

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