Author Archives: Michael

Sunday Writing “It’s all in the title” – Eliza Happenstance

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Michael

Image: Almacon @Deviant Art Choose one or more titles and construct a poem or story around it Voices in Brimstone The Dissonant Heart Wraiths at the Window Secrets Only Children Know The Automaton Who Became Self-Aware The Perils of a … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #72 – “The Perfect Man”

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Michael

She thought of him the perfect man, Good looking, educated, a man with skills A man she liked to be with. Her attraction was total, he dominated her thoughts And he enjoyed her adoration. They courted, and he impressed her … Continue reading →

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January 31: Flash Fiction Challenge – Sea Mist.

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Michael

January 31, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about sea mist. How does it create an environment for a story? It can set the stage or take the stage. Go where the prompt leads. … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #208 – Collapse – 31st January –

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Michael

I watched as he walked from the car to the pathology clinic, request form in hand. It was a routine cholesterol check. I watched in dismay as he collapsed holding onto the shop front as he fell. I jumped from … Continue reading →

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FINISH THE STORY — THE CIRCUS PART 6

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Michael

Teresa, The Haunted Wordsmith, has started another one of her intriguing stories where she gets things started, tags another blogger to pick up where she left off, and then that blogger picked someone else to keep it going. To get … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #12 – The Anderson Sisters

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Michael

It was one of those holidays where all they seemed to do was visit churches and an endless steam of castles. George was getting tired of it and was heard on more than one occasion to voice his opinion about … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, secret treasure…

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Michael

The kids went treasure hunting today. The paddock next door was once a dumping ground. They returned with a bucket full of bits of China, a plastic peg and what they called secret treasure. It was a damaged plaster of … Continue reading →

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What do you See? Jan/29/2019 – Tuesdays

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

He found a new friend. Good friends, he loved to visit on Tuesdays. Tuesday was the best day to visit, He always felt good about visiting of a Tuesday. But he also knew he needed a quick escape. What if … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #121 – 29 January 2019

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

Image: Photo by Oleg Magni at Pexels.com He loved the fair lady and his cooking skills illustrated the ultimate expression of his love. The shapes were standard, the magic ingredient would make all the difference. He sprinkled each with love … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #249 – Things Growing in My Eyes.

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

There are things growing in my eyes, They weren’t always there But I feel them now Moments when my vision blurs When a good rubbing clears them away Until they find cause to grow again. It wasn’t always this way … Continue reading →

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