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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 – Our Visit to Morgue

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 14228002011gx95 We had been told that any trip through Europe had to include a visit to the tiny village of Morgue nestled on the side of a hill overlooking the Sea. It was, without doubt, a picturesque town … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #76 – 20 March 2017

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Michael

The pond scum committee was called to order. A change of image was required. They were over the bad rap they received. Something needed to be done. Suddenly scum left and right leapt into action. A leg, a fin, a … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Josh’s Hockey Stick

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Michael

Image: © Yinglan The last thing we heard was his cry, “There’s something weird under here.” The last thing we saw was his bum in the air, hockey stick in hand. It wasn’t unusual for Josh to go exploring and … Continue reading →

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Wordle #188 – Joe Boketto

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Nullify Gnarl Octave Negligence Parasite Peal Leash Muscle Misrepresent Boketto (to gaze vacantly into the distance without thinking) Nightmare Graveyard Joe Boketto was a third generation gravedigger, and the town’s graveyard was his pride and joy. Nowadays … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Secret Organizations”

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Michael

The Order of The Secret Flower met each week in an old house at the end of the street. It was a very secret organisation, as most of the members didn’t know which flower they were being secretive about. Not … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #46 – Patience – The Toy Box.

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Michael

I’ve heard them say patience is a virtue. It’s not something that comes readily to mind especially when there is a sense of urgency needed or a crisis is at hand. Some people practice it with ease; some find it … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 28

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Michael

I found this quite a challenge. Milestones are things we are expected to meet I think, like a baby’s first steps, first words that sort of thing. When we don’t meet those milestones, people worry about us. But when you … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Awkward [Creative Writing Prompt] – An Awkward Moment

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Michael

When the time came, I never suspected it would be as awkward as I imagined. I was in a play, and in a scene with Gladys Jones when she forgot her lines. It was opening night. The theatre was packed. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Double Take, 17 March 2018

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Michael

Our homophone sets this week are: auricle – external part of the ear oracle – seer and hoard – a great stash horde – a great many people whored – prostituted   My Aunty Oracle could look into the future and foretell the weirdest of … Continue reading →

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March 15: Flash Fiction Challenge – Carrot Cake

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Michael

March 16, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about carrot cake. It can be classic or unusual. Why is there cake? How does it feature in the story. Go where the prompt leads. At … Continue reading →

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