Author Archives: Michael

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #157 – The Fence.

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Michael

It was hard to believe that there was danger beyond the fence. But there was. People crossed over and didn’t return. Vanished. Gone. It became a shunned place. A place where after consuming enough beers you dared each other to … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – Mistake

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Michael

I once heard that mistakes were what made the world go round.  I don’t I was one; at least I don’t recall my mother telling me that I was. It wasn’t until I became a father that I began to … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #205

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Michael

Do I believe in ghosts?” There was an odd sensation in the middle of the night. I thought there was someone hovering over me. Don’t be silly I thought, there’s no one there. One night I heard the sound of … Continue reading →

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When She Rang – A Poem with a Touch of Wisdom.

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Michael

When she rang she asked if the wedding was over Yes I said. Did you or are on a honeymoon? Yes I said. Did you fail in the bedroom she asked? Yes I did. Told you, didn’t I. Yes you … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #386 – There was Someone Beside Him.

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Michael

He’d been sitting there a while before he realized there was someone beside him. It was a girl, dark haired, nose ring, heavy eye makeup and like him looking down. “Where did you come from?” he asked. “Through the window, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge Challenge – When I was Young.

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Michael

I’ve done stupid things in my life you know. You? Yes, it’s hard to believe I know. When I was young and my hormones were raging. You have a list of them? Oh yes, I was once in love with … Continue reading →

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What Do You See Oct 11 – Temptation.

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Michael

It couldn’t have come at a worse time. Marge had heard I had been unwell and turned up with a box of donuts. My blood sugars had been raging of late and the doctor had warned me that too many … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 12.08.2021 – Dream a Little Dream… The Gurglepf.

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Michael

I was walking along our street eating an ice-cream and when I finished I dropped the wrapping on the path not thinking as always about littering and so forth. “Would mind picking that up please?” said a voice. I looked … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge #688 – The Ghost

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Michael

Today’s three things ROSEGHOSTNICE It’s 3am and the floor boards creak as they do at this time. The grey haired lady floats across the floor Tonight, she clutches a rose, a nice blood red one, She glances over at me … Continue reading →

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August 5: Flash Fiction Challenge An Open Door

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Michael

August 5, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about an open door. It can be literal or metaphorical. What is behind the door? Who is seeking and why? As the writer, how will you … Continue reading →

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