Author Archives: Michael

Sunday Writing Prompt “Asylum of the Obscure” – NUMBERS.

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Michael

The Numbers* lived in the dungeons far below the surface and in a very secure part of the asylum. They were hidden away for a very good reason. No one was quite sure as to their origins, and if they … Continue reading →

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Ministry of the Unique Part 7 – UNIQUE JAMES

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Michael

Master James O’Dowd had received a memo from the Ministry of the Unique to attend a meeting at 9.07am the following morning at their office in 37.5A Sourgrapes Lane. It was signed by Alfred Hawers, Esquire, Minister of the Unique. … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Imagination #writephoto – The Reverend Mother Ursula.

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Michael

The Reverend Mother Ursula of the Sisters of the Righteous Flowers was very pleased with the fresco being done on the south wall of the chapel. The image of herself had come up in a very pleasing way, and she … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #70 – A Patchwork Soul

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Michael

There was little point he told himself in pretending otherwise. He was, who he was, and all the denial in the world was never going to change that. Accepting himself was his biggest life task. He wanted to be someone, … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 206 – Control – January 17th – Evelyn Ruddy’s Nightmare

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Michael

Evelyn Ruddy of 16 Grimace Street woke with a start. She sat up in bed gathering her breath. It had been another nightmare in which she was running from a malevolent force that threatened to over run her and as … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, dancing…

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Michael

She said come dance with me. Inviting me to dance filling me with expectation. Standing so near I caught my breath as I took in hers. She guided me with patience, her generosity overwhelming. Smiling she twirled me around then … Continue reading →

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Tell a Story – It Was To Be a Hard Day

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Michael

Di from pensitivity101.wordpress.com asked me to write something based on the above photo. So here goes: Diane had started the day feeling so very positive. She had stayed up late the night before preparing her presentation for her boss, a … Continue reading →

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Alice-Mary and the Rabbit – Part 5* – The Hum’s Decision.

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Michael

The Hum’s Decision Like most entities in this world, The Hum wanted nothing more than a quiet life. It thought the notion of humming along through life very appropriate to its circumstances. So news of the girl from above ground … Continue reading →

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The Ministry of the Unique* – Part 6 – UNIQUE HARRY

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Michael

Master James O’Dowd had received a memo from the Ministry of the Unique to attend a meeting at 9.07am the following morning at their office in 37.5A Sourgrapes Lane. It was signed by Alfred Hawers, Esquire, Minister of the Unique. … Continue reading →

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Alice-Mary and the Rabbit – Part 4* – The Hum

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Michael

The Hum George Dingham, keeper of the Hum, had heard whispers of an irritating girl from above ground. There wasn’t a lot George didn’t know about even though for the most part he lived pretty much in isolation from others … Continue reading →

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