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Microfiction challenge #10: Far far away

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Michael

Image to inspire a fairy tale by – Theodore Kittelsen   The boy had travelled far in his quest to reach the golden city. It was his third attempt. The previous attempts it had rained and made the creeks and … Continue reading →

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On Popular Demand – Lets gather around for some ghost stories

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Michael

Its 3am, the floor boards creak the sound of footsteps across the lounge room floor I look but no one is up. I’m reminded of my children telling me of the white haired lady coming into their bedroom, often sitting … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Music Prompt # 56: The Mary Ellen Carter by Stan Rogers

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Michael

It was the news no one imagined In the middle of the night Out of nowhere The knock on the door. The burly policeman The man who had seen it all Tears on his cheeks Knowing the impact his words … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Glimpsed – #writephoto

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Michael

The phone had rung several times that week. Each time it was my uncle wanting to talk to my mother. As brother and sister they had always been close but in recent times they had drifted apart, mum preferring not … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #81 /Fairy Tale August 18 – Magic Fruit – Wanda’s Revenge, Sort of!!

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Michael

Image Mara Eastern: Used with permission Just down the way past the mushroom field and beyond the meadow lay the orchard in the land of the fairies. In each of these areas there lived fairies of the ilk who propagated … Continue reading →

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Wordle Special Addition Sight “August 15th, 2016” Coffee With Cyril Rum

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Frail Hound’s Tooth (a pattern of broken or jagged checks, used on a variety of fabrics.) Indistinct Blotchy Iridescent Titian (a reddish-brown or golden-brown color) Deformed Glisten Ashen Towering Matte (having a dull or lusterless surface) Pellucid (clear, … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “When your blood is boiling…” – Stevie

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Michael

It made my blood boil to see Stevie. Aged three he no language apart from his screaming, zero social skills and no idea of love and affection. I had said to his parents they needed to get some help with … Continue reading →

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SoCS August 13/16 – cash

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Michael

The sell was hard, convincing and thoroughly effective. What was even more reassuring was the cash back promise should the potion not do as I was told it would. So certain was I of the effectiveness of this potion and … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #9: Rainbow

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Michael

It was the appearance of my fairy godmother that alerted me firstly to the fact I was delusional and in need of urgent help for the storm and all its ferociousness had obviously played havoc with my brain. She stood … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Caged– #writephoto

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Michael

My son rang and asked if I would pose for him for an art installation he was doing as part of the Medieval Art Week. He said the installation would take him a week or two to organize and create … Continue reading →

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