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Tale Weaver #248 – At the Bottom of the Garden – 7th November

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Michael

There wasn’t much happening at the bottom of the garden. It was a normal day with normal things happening. The insects were doing what they do best, being insects and the fairies, long-time residents were doing what they did best, … Continue reading →

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October 31: Flash Fiction Challenge – April 31st.

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Michael

October 31, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about the Day of the Dead. It can be the Mexican holiday, a modern adaptation of it, a similar remembrance, or something entirely new. Go where … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #51 – Crisp and the Spider

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Michael

Crisp my aged companion was fascinated by the sign suggesting the world’s biggest spiders web. “You realise,” I said, “a huge web means a huge spider.” “Don’t be so silly,” she said. Just at that minute, Crisp felt a hairy … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #247 – Caught – 31st October – I’ve Caught Old Age

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Michael

“I think I’ve caught old age,” she said. “What makes you say that? I asked. “Well, things are happening. I’ve been in denial so long, but in the last few days I noticed things.” “Like?” “Yesterday I went down to … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #50 – Crisp and the Secret Door

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Michael

The stately home of Wilfred and Mabel Fortescue-Smyth was having an open day, and Crisp my aged companion had applied as it was listed as an invitation-only affair. We set off on the day in question even though no reply … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 246 – Eternity – October 24 – Jim’s Soul

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Michael

Wayne and Greg were sitting Kell’s Kitchen as was their want on a Thursday afternoon. Wayne was munching on a ham sandwich Greg had bought for him, and Greg was sucking all the goodness he could from the delicious sushi … Continue reading →

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Bonus Wordle “Rhymes” Jim Plover

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Mither (make a fuss, moan) Dither Wither Slither Scope Rope Hope Cower Tower Flower Scour Far Jim Plover was no lover, he was, in fact, a ditherer. He hung around the village square, unsure of whether to … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #245 – 17th October – Shopping – The Shopping Precinct.

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Michael

On a rare holiday, they arrived in the big city and found their accommodation in the middle of a very prestigious shopping precinct. The woman was quick to realise the shopping opportunity this afforded her. Her hapless companion was not … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #49 – It’s a Big One.

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Michael

“It’s all a bit phallic,” said Crisp my aged companion. “You think so?” I asked as once again I was struck by the lucidity of her comment. “I thought it was more about conquest.” “Well that’s all true, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #108 – Known Them All

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Michael

Poetry Week!! Reena’s task this week – choose any one line out of the seven given here, and use it as the first line for your piece. “For I have known them all already, known them all:” From: “The Love … Continue reading →

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