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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #51 – Field Hospital

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Michael

On the battlefield he was lifted by caring hands and conveyed to the field hospital. All he knew was the searing pain in his leg, the soft voices of his carers and the comforting sound of the surgeon’s words as … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #3: 2-word prompt (dust, bark) – Bull-dust

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Michael

This week we are asked to use the words ‘bark’ and ‘dust’ in our story. There’s a lot of bull dust in my life. You might say my bark is worse than my bite. Then again those who know me … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Tridents

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “Donning her fins and snorkel, she headed out into the deep water.” It was her quest to find the sirens and acquire the ability to be alluring and fascinating. These qualities she was lacking in. … Continue reading →

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Creative Expressions #2: Tangled web

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Michael

It was to be another adventure into my backyard. At this time of year the spiders were busy all night it seemed building more and more creative web designs and if I wasn’t careful I’d find myself entangled in their … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #50 – Hoppy and Poppy

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Michael

When Hoppy met and married Poppy they were the poorest couple around. A bad motor accident resulted in them both losing a leg. So poor were they only one prosthesis could be afforded. As Hoppy was a slightly larger than … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – December 1st, 2014

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Michael

This week’s task to use the above photo in a story beginning: “In the compound on the hill, lives a man with a dream.” A completely unrealistic dream. But he keeps buying the lottery tickets in the hope that one … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – November 24th, 2014

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Michael

Finish the story that begins with: “Dance as if no one is watching,” she called. “It’s your last chance.” I knew what she meant. The meteor was getting closer and impact was expected any day. I looked across the room … Continue reading →

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Kowange festival

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Michael

Bang went the drums Streamers flying Costumes a riot of colour Dancing their way Up a street lined with supporters Soaking up the atmosphere The infectious energy Of a hundred and more Celebrating internationality The rejoicing in a world of … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – Ralphy

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Michael

This week our story has to begin with this sentence: “He certainly had quite an attitude!” And it extended to all his possessions, principally his vehicles. A bad arse through and through and he wanted everyone to know it. Not … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #45 – The Hand

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Michael

Image: c.1800. wooden prosthetic hand Mum announced that for our family holiday we had rented an old house that had a history of things that go bump in the night. The thought of a relaxing week away from the hustle … Continue reading →

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