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In Other Words, heart…

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word heart They said he didn’t have one. His actions spoke louder than words and he was guilty of being unfeeling. The poor man on the corner he ignored, the old lady … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 59 – Darcy’s Odd things Emporium.

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Michael

Image: Linda Xu The blue bike had been against the wall for some weeks before it wasn’t. Behind the wall was Darcy’s Odd Things Emporium. Darcy stocked a frightening array of odd things. Scaly creatures in bottles, some without scales, … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – The Pieman

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Michael

Image © Enisa It was on the way to the Fair when I met the Pieman. He was cooling his feet in the gently flowing creek. It was hot, and he was on a lunch break. He’d travelled a long … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #72 – 20 February 2018 – “Hopewell”

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Michael

Hopewell’s creaking door, the butler’s crossed eyes, his hideous hump and a habit of standing too close were all signs to beware of. The chill as you settled in bed, the ghostly screams in the night, The rattling of chains, … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “Moment of Tangency” – Mocha on the Veranda

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Michael

Close Sultry Fragile Whisper Pupils Moment of Tangency Watch video for definition http://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/post/156040502765/moment-of-tangency-a-glimpse-of-what-might-have#notes Butterflies Mocha Sweat Veranda Eyelashes Sway Tonight was a close and sultry night, and we sat out on the veranda taking in whatever cool wafted our way. … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday – February 16th, 2018

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Michael

“I don’t care what you do with it, I just want it gone,” Alex said, pointing at the dollhouse. ‘But what will Heather say when she finds out?” pleaded Mary, his long-suffering wife. “Mary!” replied Alex, “Heather is thirty-five years … Continue reading →

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#SoCS Feb. 17/18 – his/hers

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Michael

What have you got there? Oh, just some his and hers. What’s a his and hers? Well, this one is a his and this one a hers. I thought that would be obvious. But what does a his and hers … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #42 – Revelation

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Michael

Prose Challenge – In 250 words or less, write a story about the uncovering of a secret. The boy came to school each day and sat in the back of my classroom. He was one of those kids you didn’t … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Double Take, 17 February 2018

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Michael

Our homophone sets this week are: hail – frozen rain hale – robust health and Chile – South American country chilli – dried pod of red pepper chilly – uncomfortably cool   It was Paul from Chile, a hale and hearty chap, who one … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Between #writephoto – The Between

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Michael

It was a normal day as across the Between as the Promites, and the Protites went about their daily business. Insults were exchanged, threats made, and men and women prepared themselves for a war which they all knew would never … Continue reading →

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