Category Archives: Writing prompt

#SoCS April 14/18 – mon

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Michael

On Monday I won money in the lotto. You know how it works, you pick six numbers you win a million. But to illustrate how hard a game it is this is what happened to me. Six numbers would have … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday: April 13th, 2018

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Michael

The dance lessons were not working. It was plainly obvious. The promise of teaching his feet to co-ordinate was going nowhere. His teacher was looking resigned more and more to the fact his student was plainly unco. So much for … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 32

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Michael

It was never easy. The triggers are there. The door to the past is never completely closed as much as we’d like it to be. The public ridicule is real; I expect it any time I go out. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Set The Scene 8 [Creative Writing Prompt]

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Michael

I was relieved to find my hotel room after a long day on the road. It wasn’t anything special but rather just what I needed, a place to stop and rest. The bed I discovered was firm and comfortable, the … Continue reading →

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April 12: Flash Fiction Challenge – Bat

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Michael

April 12, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a bat. You can use an association to the winged, cave-dwelling critter, or you can explore the word for other meanings. Bonus points for … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 4892a52c8a86992fa06093c9776be99d The town of Morgue had been settled in 1423 by Franz Morguencastle an exiled baron from Thumpenstein whom many thought dead. Over time he built a castle on the cliff top and around him a small village … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Footprints #writephoto

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Michael

The strangest aspect of the case was the footprints were coming from Death Rock, but none going to it. On top of that, there was no body, no evidence of violence and certainly no blood. “So why?” asked Tomkins, the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #166 – A Cold and Foggy Night – The Fog Fairy

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Michael

Image: © Mara Eastern (Used with permission)  My first night in the big smoke turned out to be literally that. Feeling confident and hearing that the night life in the city was something to behold I ventured out making sure … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 66 – Furry Creatures

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Michael

So it was true. There were small furry creatures in this forest. I wasn’t expecting to find them so plentiful and friendly. One ran up my arm and down the other. One nibbled on my ear and I’m sure whispered … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #79 – 10 April 2018

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Michael

Photo by leoperezwildadventure at Pixabay.com The tour group was told the river was full of amazing creatures. Cameras were at the ready when ahead of them a giant squid rose from the murky depths. So busy were they snapping images … Continue reading →

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