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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Charlie’s Chicken Surprise

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Michael

Image: © Yinglan   We all start off humbly in whatever profession we take on. So it was with Charlie Watts and his adventure into hospitality. His first venture was a restaurant catering for an exclusive clientele. In so much … Continue reading →

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Wordle #191 – Ratsbane on his Dinner

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words and phrases: Lady Incredible Asset Gravitas (n.)) seriousness or sobriety, as of conduct or speech) Horizon Blurry Order Margin Ratsbane (n.)) rat poison) Pit Fiend Promise (a promise begrudgingly made and likely to be twisted) Bribe the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Alien Abduction” – Starscar Visits the Blue Planet

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Michael

Starscar was worried. The Imperial Council had reprimanded him several times about his lack of application to intergalactic exploration. This was his last chance to bring back something the Council would approve of. To make matters worse, he was lost. … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Shelter #writephoto – Shelter Hill

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Michael

It had started out such a great day. Sun shining, the freezing westerly winds had abated, and we looked forward to our hike out to Shelter Hill. All packed with the required lunch stored in our backpacks we set out … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #49 – Random (3)

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Michael

Prose Challenge – Write a story in 75 words or less that is inspired by the photo prompt and one of the word prompts. Epiphany It was on the road to Morpeth my epiphany occurred. It was as if struck … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 31

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Michael

I found this an interesting concept to ponder over. “ I exist because I act to change the world in bits and instalments, I leave a part of myself in every bit that I touch”. I don’t think consciously you … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Sentence Starter 33 [Creative Writing Prompt]

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Michael

“You’re late,” the teacher announced standing at the classroom door, her beady eyes made, even more, intimidating by the horn-rimmed glasses she had perched on the end of her nose. “Well Miss, “ I began, “I was just about to … Continue reading →

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April 5: Flash Fiction – The Silly Sun

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Michael

April 5, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a silly sun story. Up north, “sun silly” is the energetic and playful response to returning sunlight. It could also be an April Fool’s jest, a silly story, … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  What are your top two “pet peeves?” I find ignorance a pet peeve. People holding views on subjects so rigidly any attempt to argue logically with them simply falls on deaf ears. They just don’t hear you, … Continue reading →

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Making Sense of Nonsense – Adder’s Milk

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Michael

Joey Turpentine followed the circus, as there he knew he had a captive audience. The circus owner never minded the strange little man with a big voice being on the circus grounds as he only added to the crowds who … Continue reading →

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