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Story 1 – Tackas

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Michael

I was leaning on the bar when Tackas walked in. Tackas is the sort of person you’d best describe as forlorn. ‘How’s it was hanging?’ ‘Down.’ Tackas is a man of few words until he has lubricated his vocal chords … Continue reading →

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Prompt 29: Rorshach Test – Cockroaches

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Michael

Dear Doctor Fixall, Thank you for seeing me today. I have studied the image you have given me and I think I have unearthed the source of my issues. I have a morbid fear of cockroaches. That’s what I see … Continue reading →

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Prompt 27 – Curse

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Michael

I have a curse. An inherited one, passed down from my mother to me. It was her undoing at an early age, at a time when medical science didn’t know what they know today. I do not plan to go … Continue reading →

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Trifextra: Week Ninety-One – It’s Among the Leaves

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Michael

I sense it as I sip. My lips brush past it. The most sinister of beasts. It’s watching. Its claws at the ready Momentarily I pause. Its there, below, among the leaves.

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Prompt 26 – What Can Change The Nature Of a Man?

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Michael

We are all born equals. Equal in that at birth the endless possibilities are there before us. Forget social or political considerations, man is essential born, given breath and at that moment most would like to think we are equal. … Continue reading →

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Milestones

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Michael

‘When I get older losing my hair Many years from now, Will you still be sending me A valentine, Birthday greeting       Bottle of wine.’  When I’m 64 – The Beatles 18/10/2013 A milestone when reached is an important part of … Continue reading →

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Rid Of Me – for Prompt 25 PJ Harvey

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Michael

You may not be rid of me But I am rid of you.   I have walked and walked, changed direction, doubled back, returned to where I started still your shadow lurks in my mind.   You tried so hard … Continue reading →

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Pain Relief

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Michael

With my tooth aching and the urge to get to the kitchen to find the pain tablets my mind was occupied with relief. I rushed down the corridor as they watched and muttered amongst themselves in foul and hideous whispers. … Continue reading →

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The Sharman & the Prisoner (A collaboration – Prose)

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Michael

Originally posted on Ramblings From A Mum:
Imprisoned not by lock and key nor anchored by a ball and chain the encumbrance was my mind I let you in ~ run free bemused by your eloquent speech that led me…

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Prompt 24 – Vixen

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Michael

When Lana was seven her parents were killed in a car accident. There began the end of a life that had been surrounded by love. Lana found herself in a series of foster homes, she grew to be a quarrelsome … Continue reading →

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