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In Other Words, counterfeit…

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word counterfeit   The shovel slipped into the earth and stopped when it reached pay dirt. Unearthed was a treasure chest, gold inlays deceiving us of its authenticity. Opening it we couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Prompt for Hurricane Relief #Flash4Storms

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Michael

Write a piece of flash fiction in 50 words or less with the theme: Help  It rained like never before. Lisa’s house was in the line of the rising water. She had to get out. After, friends and strangers came … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle: Otto and Arks

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Michael

This week’s challenging wordle: Thanks Mark for the challenge. Favissa (a cache of sacred objects that are no longer in use) Arkwright  (a skilled craftsman who produces wooden chests or coffers (Arks)) Crimson Corset Delve Cacophony (discordant and mixture of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt #222 – When He Said It..

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Michael

It was the sense of elation that she felt for after all she had done for him he had uttered the words she craved to hear:   I LOVE YOU.   Tonight, she had prepared him a dinner. She had … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #22 – Secret Doorways – A Lot of Ruckus

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Michael

At the bottom of the garden and in behind the trellis supporting the climbing roses was a secret doorway hidden but known to us. Gran had told me about it and had warned that for the most part, it was … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Double Take, 30 September 2017

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Michael

This week’s homophones: Double Take: straight – not crooked strait – narrow waterway  discussed – talked about disgust – sickening Madam Claire made it clear that the only to ensure success in my new venture was to stick to the … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 6 – My Strength.

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

What is it that makes you feel powerful? What is that strength which makes your time on this planet worthwhile? The word powerful is not one I would use about myself as I wouldn’t think of myself in that way. … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday -September 29th 2017 – Full Moon

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

 Image: Labelled for Re-use. I cannot rest when the moon is full, it’s wintery presence keeps me wakeful. I wrestle with this affliction each winter, and thankfully the full moon on its cycle only happens twice. By now I know when … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge  – Week 5 – Think

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

The reason there were no documents surrounding the previous strategies was fairly obvious. No one wanted to admit to failure and their own level of incompetence. The embarrassment they all felt when the academics penned ‘military intelligence’ as the newest … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Signs – #writephoto

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Michael

The signs were all there but ignored by most except for Gus who sat in the front bar of the Stags Skull, his crazed eyes focused on something far away. Every so often he’d make a proclamation. “We’ll all be … Continue reading →

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