Category Archives: Writing prompt

FFfAW Challenge-Week of July 4, 2017 #2 – Snake in the Grass

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Michael

Photo prompt is provided by Kecia Spartin She was a real snake in the grass. Untidy, loud, crass, neglectful and purveyor of whoreish ways. You’d see her leaning against the bank wall watching the customers come and go. Waiting always … Continue reading →

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Wordle #162]- Cyril Rum Reveals his Asomatous.

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Absolute Precede Blip Cabal (n))  a small group of secret plotters, as against a government or person in authority. the plots and schemes of such a group; intrigue. a clique, as in artistic, literary, or theatrical circles.) Paper Asomatous (adj.)) … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – July 2, 2017: Love Flowers – Head Over Heels

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Michael

“Love Breaks My Bones and I Laugh.” Charles Bukowski I never thought it could hurt so much and bring the ultimate joy all at the same time. “You’re such a wimp,” she’d say as I lay there in the dust. … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Hunt-01 July 2017 – Grief

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Michael

Google images: Labelled for Re-use Your task today is to choose an emotion (love, hate, fear, joy, etc.) and fully personify it.  It started as an ordinary day. I was at work early. I like to avoid the morning rush. … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Flight – #writephoto – Birds at Sunrise

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Michael

Dawn is a favoured time for me. It heralds the new day and marks the end of the darkness. Outside I hear the birds chorus It goes on and on and always with an intensity that suggests something very important … Continue reading →

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June 29: Flash Fiction Challenge – Frayed

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Michael

June 29, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about something frayed. It could be fabric, like a flag or garment. It could also be nerves or temper. What is it to be frayed?   … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #126 – Death (2) – 29/6/17 – The Red Heart

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Michael

Google images: Labelled for re-use. Death did on occasion find a soul with a red heart attached. He was never too sure who put it there, but he suspected it was the Giver of Life from upstairs. Before him lay, … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #126 – Death – 29/6/17

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Michael

Google images: Labelled for re-use. It was another day, and Death looked around the nursing home. There were numerous occupants taking their next to last breath. Death was glad he didn’t have to breath it seemed like such an onerous … Continue reading →

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Writespiration #122 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 26 – Toast

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Michael

This week write about Toast. My grandson and I meet each week after his day at school. We make great toast, or we did. Each time the smoke alarm goes off no matter how careful we are. However, rushing to … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 25 – Fishing with Grandad.

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Michael

Going fishing with Grandad was an experience. He had favourite spots where he knew he’d catch whatever was on that day. He was fussy about his bait. Worms were his preferred bait, prawns for the days when he was more … Continue reading →

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