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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 36 – Parental Expectation

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Michael

Illustration: Al Margen Parents have expectations, don’t they? You want your child to be successful in some sort of way acceptable to you. My parents, I think, wanted us to be competent in whatever we did. They were very working … Continue reading →

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Wordle #196 – He Was Sure It Was Alice

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Michael

This week’s challenge: Parka Raise Security Absorption Offend Nearby Bewilder Matchbook Abrasion Semicircle Noticeable Alice and Wonderland Syndrome He was sure it was Alice looking up at him as he was looking down. Who else could it be he asked … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day – A Tribute to My Mum

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Michael

My mother would have been 93 years old this year. Sadly, for her and for me she died in 1983, aged 57. At the time of her death, each of her children had moved out, and she and my dad … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #54 – Fountain – in 53 words

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Michael

Fountain Bubbling away in the old lady’s overgrown backyard not many knew of its existence. They kept the secret to the source of eternal life. The protectors were beneficiaries of its long-lasting qualities. Living forever they decided wasn’t all it … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Random Words 9 [Creative Writing Prompt – Mystery Month]

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Michael

Inspector Onthejob looked around the coffee stained crime scene and immediately knew there were clues looking at him. The barista with a kitchen knife in his back and his entire body covered in coffee pointed to a crime of passion. … Continue reading →

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May 10: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Charisma of Cranes.

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Michael

May 10, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story defining “the charisma of cranes.” For centuries, cranes have inspired art and philosophy. You can write a crane story or create something new out of the … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018: WEEK #19 – The Morgue Lookout.

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile April 1408991814e81x2 Roger our tour guide woke us early and in a state of anxiety. He said there had been complaints about the town of Nipcat and as a result, we were returning to Morgue to visit a … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Fallen #writephoto

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Michael

The two boys looked aghast at what had happened. Their boyish game of hiding behind the rock statues had resulted in both now lying on the ground. “What did you do?” asked one of the other. “I didn’t do anything, … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 70 – Kevin

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Michael

When Kevin came home from rehab mum had a sofa bed set up for him. From the lounge room, he could watch and be part of the family. Each morning mum would bring him out and sit him up watching … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, unbelievable…

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Michael

You bastard, you walked right past me. Sorry I didn’t see you I was reading this text. What text? Says I won forty million in the lottery. Unbelievable!!   Written for: https://patriciasplace.me/2018/05/09/in-other-words-unbelievable/

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