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V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #71: wait

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Michael

I’m in a queue, One of those ones where the guy at the front Wants more than the rest of us. Each person holds his/her employment book. We want to register, Get our social security Move on, Life awaits us, … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 288 – Triggers

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Michael

There again, the tremors begin Triggers. The haunting lyrics running in her head Take her back Locked in the room Bread and water lights out Darkness surrounding, The sense of someone sitting near The need for silence when the noises … Continue reading →

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October 31: Flash Fiction Challenge – April 31st.

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Michael

October 31, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about the Day of the Dead. It can be the Mexican holiday, a modern adaptation of it, a similar remembrance, or something entirely new. Go where … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #51 – Crisp and the Spider

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Michael

Crisp my aged companion was fascinated by the sign suggesting the world’s biggest spiders web. “You realise,” I said, “a huge web means a huge spider.” “Don’t be so silly,” she said. Just at that minute, Crisp felt a hairy … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #247 – Caught – 31st October – I’ve Caught Old Age

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Michael

“I think I’ve caught old age,” she said. “What makes you say that? I asked. “Well, things are happening. I’ve been in denial so long, but in the last few days I noticed things.” “Like?” “Yesterday I went down to … Continue reading →

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What do you see- Prompt # 1 – Leo the Dragon

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Michael

It came as a surprise at first. A rustling in the corner. Sounds of paper being pushed around. Then a head appeared, and we thought what a cute little lizard. But it was more than cute. It had a curiosity … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #50 – Crisp and the Secret Door

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Michael

The stately home of Wilfred and Mabel Fortescue-Smyth was having an open day, and Crisp my aged companion had applied as it was listed as an invitation-only affair. We set off on the day in question even though no reply … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 246 – Eternity – October 24 – Jim’s Soul

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Michael

Wayne and Greg were sitting Kell’s Kitchen as was their want on a Thursday afternoon. Wayne was munching on a ham sandwich Greg had bought for him, and Greg was sucking all the goodness he could from the delicious sushi … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “Rhymes” Jim Plover

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Mither (make a fuss, moan) Dither Wither Slither Scope Rope Hope Cower Tower Flower Scour Far Jim Plover was no lover, he was, in fact, a ditherer. He hung around the village square, unsure of whether to … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 286 – The Meteorite.

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google images Spectacular That’s what it was The night the heavens lit up. Some claimed it was the end of the world They fell to their knees Urging everyone to follow. Others saw it for what it was The … Continue reading →

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