Category Archives: Writing prompt

Wordle Special Addition Scent “August 8th, 2016” The Weekly Meeting

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words to play with: Earthy Jasmine Sulfuric Exhaust Peppermint Acrid (sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.) Sudor (sweat) Musk Bouquet Incense Coffee Fetor (stench) Antiseptic Redolence (having a pleasant … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “Bless those who curse you”

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Michael

Each Saturday I faced him.  Johnny Denton, the fastest bowler in our district. When our two teams met I would work myself up to face him promising myself to do better than the last time. He would sneer at me … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Liminal– #writephoto

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Michael

She had tried several times to take that one decisive step across the threshold. Once or twice now she had dipped her toe into the darkness beyond it and had thought it was good, there was a world of possibility … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #8: The avenue

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: Van Gogh, Avenue of poplars   Part One of this Story can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2016/07/31/microfiction-challenge-7-wheatfield/   Rac woke to the shaking of a paramedic. The pain in his knees had gone and his mind went immediately into panic … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #79: Wormhole – Hell’s Coffee Shop

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Michael

  image: wormhole through space by vepman, deviant art. Rod and Cath were so proud of the old house they had bought. In their opinion they got it for a steal. It was a renovators dream and the first day … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of August 2, 2016 – Shanks’ Pony

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Michael

Known near and far as Shanks’ pony it turned up each year in the car park at the local fete. No one seemed to know from where or with whom. And always it stood next to Daphne Jacobs’ car. It … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “There is no fear in love”

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Michael

The boy spied the girl and caught his breathe. He was enchanted. His attention was noticed. ‘Stay way she’s a married woman you are courting danger.’ said every voice. He said hello. She glanced at him thought he was intriguing. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Crypt – #writephoto

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Michael

The Crypt Killer Five finished their last set and sat back satisfied with the night’s performance. They had played a whole bunch of new material. It was a first for them playing a selection of jazz, rock and country. The … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #7: Wheatfield

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Michael

It had been a long ride and my body was giving me the indicators that I needed to stop. I pulled into a roadside rest place where already a crowd of cars and bikes indicated it was a favoured place … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #78 July 28th – Waiting Part Two

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Michael

Image © Mara Eastern Used with permission Weave a tale that involves the concept of waiting. We do a lot of waiting in our lives, in queues, at train or bus stops, waiting for loved ones to arrive etc…. The … Continue reading →

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