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Sunday Writing Prompt #236 “It’s All In The Title” – Shadows in the Cellar

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Michael

Image: mariyaolshevska Shadows in the Cellar They were always there and had learned stealth. Moving when you weren’t watching. They were a little clumsy as well. A paint tin knocked over, the spanner set rearranged and their need for tissues … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #36 – Begin

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Michael

He sat at the dinner table New Year’s Day listening to them talk about the resolutions they were making. “Work harder, be better wife/husband, work for that promotion, teach their youngest better manners…” the list went on and on and … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Opposing Forces, 6 January 2018

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Michael

Our words this week are: – absence and presence security and danger His absence made his presence all the more noteworthy. He was charismatic, he drew his audience in around him and even though his presence in itself presented a … Continue reading →

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#SoCS & #JusJoJan Daily Prompt, Jan. 6th, 2018 – eco-nut

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Michael

It was hard to say what it was that tipped him over the edge. You know that spot and time when chaos ceases to exit and madness does. We noticed it as we walked past his place. The once trimmed … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday – January 5th, 2018 – The Sigil

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Michael

The sigil left in his place made no sense. Not until you went too close and felt its power. It wasn’t like a burning or anything but more like a wall of invisible force that kept you at bay. It … Continue reading →

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#JusJoJan Daily Prompt – January 5th, 2018 – Memories

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Michael

Memories They are all around us aren’t they. The past is such a major part of our lives, we find ourselves in conversation saying such things as, “You remember when?” Our memories are great conversation starters and at times conversation … Continue reading →

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January 4: Flash Fiction Challenge – Copper Country

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Michael

January 4, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about Copper Country. It can be any place, fictional, historical, or on another planet. Go where the copper leads. There was great excitement as the date … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Window #writephoto

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Michael

Through the front window I can see a fairy in the garden. She’s out there among the nasturtiums. She doesn’t know I can see her but the window allows me to see what others cannot. I’m watching her as she … Continue reading →

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#JusJoJan 2018, the 4th – Passionate

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Michael

Even though things didn’t always go her way her life had had its moments where it was clear to her shit happened in a variety of ways, however, despite all that she was the most passionate woman I knew. Her … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Michael

A new year’s resolution you’ve never been able to keep.   I stopped making resolutions after making one to be a better husband only to discover my wife didn’t make any reciprocal one. The result was making an obvious effort … Continue reading →

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