Category Archives: Writing prompt

Tale Weaver – #251 – Jobs – 28th November – Someone Has To Do It.

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Michael

It wasn’t the best job around, but as his mum had told him on his first day: “Someone has to do it.” She also reminded him the job needed to be done well as no one liked a sloppy worker. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – Overcoming Adversity

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Michael

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Nelson Mandela It’s that time of the year down here with summer coming the bush fire season is upon us. It’s been unusually … Continue reading →

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Crimsons’s Creative Challenge #54 – Crisp and the Cloisters.

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Michael

“Cloisters,” said my aged companion, Crisp. She momentarily shuddered at the thought. We’d come to see the old Priory of the Blessed Sisters of the Deflowered Rose, and for Crisp, it brought back a lot of memories. “My parents send … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – # 250 – Cup – 21st November – My Cup Runneth Over!

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Michael

“My cup runneth over!” he exclaimed as we sat in the café on the presumption of enjoying morning tea together. It was happening again as it had the week before. In front of us, the coffee stain spread over the … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #113 – Grandad’s Glasses

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Michael

Grandad was agitated. He was pacing back and forwards, from one room to another. The whole time he was muttering to himself, “I’m sure I had them this morning. Now they have to be here.” When we inquired as to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Lost and Found”

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Michael

Mum sat on the lounge her head in her hands, the look of utter surprise on her face. Seconds earlier, there had been an audible gasp from her which gave us all reason to come running thinking something had gone … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #53 – Crisp meets the Pirates.

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Michael

“Do you think they are safe?” My aged companion Crisp asked as we surveyed the boats moored ready for our day’s adventure. “I’m sure they are,” I replied, “we are only going along the canal, so there won’t be too … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 289 – Twin Tits

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Michael

Image: Jonas Peterson The folks living on Twin Tits were a funny mob. On one side were the Howes, (to the left of the photo) and to the right lived the Wherefores. The Howes were a multi-generational family having taken … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Interrogation”

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Michael

“Come on Knuckles stop beating around the bush, you did it, you know you did it, we all know you did it.” “It wasn’t me. I was at home in bed with a beautiful woman.” “Come on Knuckles don’t try … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #52 – Crisp’s Field of Dreams

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Michael

“The Field of Dreams,” said Crisp my aged companion as we sat at breakfast. “Mary Mixingbowl, medieval witch, set up the field for young lovers. How quaint.” She put down the brochure and looked into the distance, which was nothing … Continue reading →

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