Author Archives: Michael

Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – The Museum of Upper Slobyabib.

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Michael

Image: ©Yarnspinner On my recent world trip with my aging but enthusiastic neighbour Edna Ross, whose enthusiasm waned somewhat when she discovered we would be sharing accommodation. On our second day, we visited the museum of Upper Slobyabib. To our … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Neighbor

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Michael

My neighbor Mr Fango surprised me the other day by sticking his head over the fence to ask if I had any spare tomato stakes. It was unusual as Mr Fango usually sticks to himself and rarely bothers us with … Continue reading →

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Wordle #207 Frau Marmor

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Hemmablind ((adj.) To become so accustomed to the flaws in one’s own home as to no longer notice them even if those flaws require certain adaptations to be made. (Does this word exist in English?) Pinfeather Decorous … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Kowtow

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Michael

To kowtow or not to kowtow That is the question, When surrounded by outrageous lies Deceit and innuendo. When truth becomes a marginal commodity And twisting reality suits Financial and political gain One must question the veracity Of those purporting … Continue reading →

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‘Close Up’ – Photo Prompt

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Michael

The trouble with close up was there was no way of hiding the truth. His flaws shone through like the proverbial dog’s balls. His philosophy of everything was from a distance only went so far, and it was a way … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Sensual

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Michael

It was Saturday morning and as I looked out over the fence into Mr Fango’s place it was unusually quiet. A van pulled up outside their house and a man took in a huge bunch of flowers. It was Mr … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #68 – Derelict

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Michael

He hobbled into the room, coughed and panted before struggling to sit down. Most of his working bits no longer did as they once did. In his pocket, he carried his various medications which rattled as he walked along. He … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Opposing Forces, 18 August 2018

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Michael

Our words this week are: – whisper and shout – humid and dry In the middle of the fourth set I looked at her and could see her mouthing words I knew she was shouting but in the context of … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday: August 17th, 2018

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Michael

The sun simmered red as it slunk towards the jagged horizon.  Another stinking hot day was drawing to an end, and the glow of the setting sun heralded the same again tomorrow. We had had two weeks of record high … Continue reading →

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SoCS Aug. 18/18 – “-ic or -ical.”

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Michael

“-ic or –ical.” cataclysmic hysterical  At 2am my son awoke to find his room shaking. So violent was it, he was thrown from his bed. In the following minutes, he thought his life was going to end as he found … Continue reading →

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