Author Archives: Michael

Finish the Story #12 – A Night at the Opera

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Michael

A Night at the Opera Joshua planned the night perfectly. He bought her favorite flowers, picked the perfect bistro, arranged for her favorite book to be in the bookshop window, and purchased the best box at the opera nearly six … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge (3TC) – The Headless Horseman.

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Michael

Three Things Challenge, the words are: headless, sleeping, mountain. It was while sleeping on Sleeping Mountain that I encountered the headless horseman. It had been an arduous day, uphill all the way. Rest was screaming at me to give it … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Stuck Upright

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Michael

It came as no surprise when they raised the bridge, and it stuck in the upright position. After years of neglect and the council crossing their fingers hoping for the best, the bridge stayed up. The rust had become so … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “The Letter E” – Egbert

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Easement Ethereal Exoteric ((adj.) suitable for or communicated to the general public: not belonging, limited, or pertaining to the inner or select circle, as of disciples or intimates: popular, simple, common place Emulation ((n.) effort or desire to equal or excel others: jealous rivalry) Edge Elsewhere Enough Equipment Entry Erase Exact Evil … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #76 – Unlock

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Michael

She didn’t know how she did it but his heart she unlocked. His hardened heart impenetrable at first glance she loosened and opened. From there flowed a love she never thought possible. He cried on her shoulder as his burdens … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Collage Prompt #43” – The Pretend Girl

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Michael

When the time came to leave it was with disappointment and a sense of the past repeating itself. So often in the past, he had felt in a similar place only to have it plucked from him. He liked the … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 58

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Michael

CHALLENGE Pick minimum two keywords – preferably which is not from your post, and weave a story/poem around it. The onus of identifying your keyword is also on you :). It is not necessary that the keywords appear in your … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Bone #writephoto – The Last of its Kind.

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Michael

When the last of his kind died, he was left where he fell. At the time there wasn’t much thought given to his and his kinds demise. Good riddance some said. Others thought it a shame he and his kind … Continue reading →

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Mr Marsden – Part 14 – The End

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Michael

Previous parts can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden-part-2/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/24/mr-marsden-part-3/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/26/mr-marsden-part-4/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/27/mr-marsden-part-5/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/29/mr-marsden-part-6/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/30/mr-marsden-part-7/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/02/mr-marsden-part-8/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/04/mr-marsden-part-9/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/05/mr-marsden-part-10/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/06/mr-marsden-part-11/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/08/mr-marsden-part-12/ Mr Marsden Part 13   Mr Marsden stepped back looking at Ayls’ dress as the hole appeared and began to spread over her … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #192 – An Open Door – October 11th – The Last Door

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Michael

Google Images: Labelled for Re-Use. He knew it was a dream, it had to be. How could this be true? He stood in a corridor, and every door was closed, some were slightly ajar but when he approached they slammed … Continue reading →

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