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Tale Weaver #178 – Karma – 5/7/18 – Mother and Children

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Michael

Image: Pinterest. “She’s a bitch of a girl. I hate her. She does nothing to help and openly flouts everything I ask her to do,” so spoke the mother one day when she was obviously overwhelmed by the demands of … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 78 – The Hedge

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Michael

It was a common practice for the three girls to sit on the front lawn of the school during their lunch break to chat and catch up on events overnight. There was never a shortage of subjects for them to … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 4 July 2018

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Michael

Declaration, freedom, fireworks When the declaration was made, and freedom established it was greeted with fireworks of a magnitude not seen before. Heroes had been created and villains vanquished. As the fireworks exploded in the night sky the victorious marched … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #91 – Chains – 3 July 2018

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Michael

Photo by analogicus at pixabay.com The old ball and chain was not happy. She stood there, hands on hips. She expected another feeble excuse. So waited for me to offer some ludicrous explanation Knowing I’d cop a belt around the … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “State of Emergency” – Russell Manque

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Falter Resolve Unknown Red Tape State of Emergency Wring Desperation Stress Decisions Clench Manqué (adjective). having failed, missed, or fallen short, especially because of circumstances or a defect of character; unsuccessful; unfulfilled or frustrated (usually used post … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Double Lives” – Malcolm Ordinary

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Michael

Today’s task: I want you to write me a detective story. Someone in that story should be leading a double life. Include some colourful and gripping dialogue/monologue. Malcolm Ordinary was an accountant and true to his name was an ordinary … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 43 – In Death

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Michael

When it all comes down to it, we don’t have a lot of say in what might be written about us or what might be inscribed on our tombstone, if we have one. I remember asking my dad if there … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #61 – Quarantine

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Michael

She insisted her small fluff ball dog called Linda Louise accompany her our tour down under. It meant the dog would be quarantined for a few weeks, but she would be able to visit. They pined for each other, it … Continue reading →

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June 28: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Exhibition.

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Michael

June 28, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that is a sketch or about a sketch. It can be “A Sketch of a Romance” or “The Sketch of Aunt Tillie.” Go where the prompt … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo – serenity

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Michael

Defence It had been a long and arduous day. We were exhausted from the trek from Wentworth through the Mungo National Park. We planned to make it to the campsite in the park, and by the time we arrived it … Continue reading →

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