Category Archives: Writing prompt

Thursday photo prompt – broken #writephoto

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Michael

Granny’s arm slipped into mine as we neared the old ruin. Every time I visited she insisted we go for a walk and every time we came down near the old ruin. We did I learned as the ruin was … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #84 September 8: Juiced Genie (or be careful of what you wish for)

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Michael

Image: Lucas Grogan for Basil Bangs The genie looked at me and I at him and I saw a very unhappy, sick and inebriated genie. What I cheap drunk I thought. “Pissed! Sorry!” he slurred. “Not a great way to … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of September 6, 2016 – Mr Turner

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Michael

The Japanese maples made the place look spectacular and there was no escaping the beauty of the autumn colours but it didn’t change a single thing. The old shed was haunted. No came near the old place as to do … Continue reading →

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Wordle Special Addition Contranym “September 5th, 2016”

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Michael

Today’s wordle is special as you can see in that each word contradicts itself. I chose to: You can use both meanings of the word in the same poem, song, or story. This week’s words: Weather (to withstand, or to … Continue reading →

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SoCS Sept. 3/16 – accumulate

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Michael

It was all nonsense but it was my nonsense and I loved to accumulate as much as I could. I had it stored in glass jars and each one labeled and on each label was the date and the category … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #12: Abandon

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Michael

The young mother wakes to the sound of her youngest. He is crying but has slept through the night. Beside her the older two sleep. She has them in her bed some nights. It’s a comfort knowing her boys are … Continue reading →

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My Weekly Writing Challenge

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Michael

1: Write a fifteen-word story with the words GOLD, EVIL and LOVE in it somewhere.   Mr Gold was pure evil but still sought love. He found it in Mary’s heart.   Written for: https://esthernewtonblog.wordpress.com/

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Tale Weaver #83 September 1st Changing Seasons – Spring Awakening Dance

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Michael

Image: © Mara Eastern used with permission. Darcy looked out his kitchen window and his heart immediately knew what day it was. September 1st, the first day of spring. He had it confirmed by the old peach tree showing off … Continue reading →

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No 44 Grimace Street- Part Two

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Michael

Miss Clorissa Newman was the new occupant of No 44 Grimace Street, the new neighbour of Miss Marble, witch and protector of all in her street. Miss Clorissa like anyone who lived near Miss Marble was intrigued by the smells … Continue reading →

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No 44 Grimace Street. Part One

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Michael

There was a new neighbour moved into 44 Grimace Street. The previous occupant, Miss Maudie, had sadly died. Miss Maudie was a lovely old lady, and she and Miss Marble at 46 Grimace Street had been great friends all the … Continue reading →

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