Category Archives: Writing prompt

December 1: Flash Fiction Challenge – A Gross Injustice.

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Michael

December 2, 2016 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about something or someone not allowed. Maybe it’s about gender, race or other intolerance. Maybe it’s the cat who paws at the door, but not allowed … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #25: The red tree

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Michael

Image: Virginia Frances Sterret   The Lady Frances was in a pickle. Things were not as they should be. Her world was one of order and order was quickly going out the window. There was one chance and she knew … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Cracked Ice #writephoto

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Michael

“It looks so cold can it be real?” “Of course it can’t be real. Its 40C here today, stinking hot and we should be in the pub with a beer and in the air con.” “How could this creek be … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #96 – 1st December – A Place of Healing – The Lucky Rub Spa and Wellness Centre

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Michael

I was in desperate need of healing, care, love and understanding. My heart was broken, my life was shattered, it was true I had become a shadow of my former self. A friend recommended the Lucky Rub Spa and Wellness … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #6 – 30 November 2016

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Michael

It can’t be a chardonnay, its red. No it’s a new grape variety, red wine chardonnay. Taste it and see. Well its different. Hmm you got any more? (140 characters) Thanks for the link to the counter, it makes it … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of November 29, 2016 – My Sister

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Michael

Image: thanks to Louise at ‘The Storyteller’s Abode”. My sister was a snob there was no two ways about it. She looked down her nose at everyone. It was mother’s fault. As my sister’s role model, a haughtier woman, you’d … Continue reading →

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Wordle #131 “November 28th, 2016” – Her Stelliferous Face

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Grip Wave Penny Dreadful (a cheap, sensational novel of adventure, crime, or violence; dime novel.) Sedate Stelliferous (Having or abounding with stars.) Episode Plasma Slight Reference Moribund (In a dying state; near death. On the verge of extinction … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #24: Moonlit night

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Michael

Image: Iliya Repin Lady Grace often walked out at night. On moonlit nights you’d see her walking towards the Manor brook her hound Felix by her side. Lady Grace stood before the brook, her hands clenched as she looked into … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 26/16 – pretty

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Michael

It was pretty clear that pretty soon trouble would eventuate and then there was no telling the pickle he would find himself in. It was always a disappointment thinking of such things considering the pretty person he was in a … Continue reading →

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Finish off Fridays #2: James (25.11.16)

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Michael

James was never seen again after setting off down the rutted, puddled road. He had packed a pair of undies and a clean handkerchief and announced he was never coming back. And he didn’t. Mum waited an hour for him … Continue reading →

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