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Thursday photo prompt: Derelict #writephoto – Mrs Savage

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Michael

The story was that Mrs Savage had lived in the old place and after her death it had been left to ruin. She had been married to Mr Savage, a railway fettler who was killed working on the train line … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #121 25.05.17: Reverse/Naughty Fairy Tales – Hilda-May’s Night Out.

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Michael

Image from The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munch. In a cloud of dust, smoke and other unmentionables the Fairy Godmother made her entrance. On the bed, twiddling her fingers was Hilda-May. As the dust, smoke and unmentionables dissipated, the … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of May 23, 2017 – A Day at the Seaside

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Michael

Image: Louise at ‘The Storyteller’s Abode’. We had a lovely time at the seaside. Mum and dad, little brother Will and older sister Sarah. Mum and dad had packed a picnic. My brother, sister and I went to the water’s … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 20 – Queue*

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Michael

Photo By Bikurgurl The queue stretched further than we anticipated but as we stood at the end of the line we were immediately infused with the excitement of those ahead of us. We had all the band’s albums and had … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #3 – 23 May 2017

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Michael

His last day was Thursday. He never liked Thursdays. Pension day was weirdo day. Odd people and odd kids. He prayed they stayed home. Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/05/22/twittering-tales-3-23-may-2017/

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Photo Challenge #166 – A Mother’s Sorrow

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Michael

Image: Copyright NEKNEERAJ She’d agreed to take the children home for after some hours at the hospital they were tired and bored and starting to act up. She left her son and her daughter’s family there huddled around her bed, … Continue reading →

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Wordle #156 – Warren Oscitates Once Too Often

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Tough Collapse Syncretism (n. the attempted reconciliation or union of different or opposing principles,practices, or parties, as in philosophy or religion..) Uncanny  Catch Strand Barrel Tendency Reform Warren Vertebra Oscitant ((adj.) yawning, as with drowsiness; gaping. drowsy or inattentive. dull, … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt Sunday, May 21st – Peculiar – A Trip to Celadon

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Michael

celadon: pale green; pale green glazed pottery It was Manzy’s idea to go out. It was a Sunday and she was feeling particularly green she said. I hated it when she went all green. Nothing ever seemed right and all … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Mix–20 May 2017 – The Epic Simile

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Michael

On one of my rare forays into a bar, I had met the woman who was to play such a role in my life. She’d pursued me from the bar and our interaction for the rest of the evening had … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 20/17 – All or Nothing

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Michael

“I have been absent so today is an all or nothing exercise. Can I put a logical word or two down, can you forgive me for my tardiness?” The letter was written in his rough handwriting, the sort that suggested … Continue reading →

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