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Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #27 – A Crumpled Mess

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Michael

The dolls were meant to ease the burden of loneliness. What was she thinking he would ask himself as each evening he’d sit across from them? The gulf between them and himself testament to his feelings about the whole arrangement. … Continue reading →

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August 22: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Old Man

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Michael

August 22, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about old-world charm. It can be nostalgic or irreverent. You can invent an “old world,” return to migrant roots or recall ancient times. Go where the … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #101 – The Grateful Mother

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Michael

Image: Anastasia Elias The mother is pleased to be turning out the light. It’s been a long day. Baby is demanding, for reasons unknown he cries, refuses to eat, is irritable, she hopes he will sleep tonight. It hasn’t helped … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Mirror #writephoto – Mutual Admiration.

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Michael

They were gathering once again. The vain, the pretentious. Lining up to see the image of themselves reflected back at them. It was a regular occurrence, a sort of social event within the well-to-do of the forest. On top of … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #237 – 22nd August – Weeds

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Michael

“Are you feeling run down? Is every day a struggle for you to get through? Has ambition become little more than wishful thinking? Then you need…..” “Enough!” thought Weeds Tussock. He’d read enough, and so far, everything he read was … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 134 – In the Sky

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Michael

Was it a bird? A plane? Space invaders? There was general mayhem, to say the least. A crowd gathered each person had their own perspective. They stood riveted to the spot, looking up, unable to move their gaze from the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #41 – Trout’s Farm Geese

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Michael

It was true to say that Crisp, my aged companion, didn’t like geese. We were on a visit to Trout’s farm and the geese met us at the front gate as we alighted from our car. “You go first,” said … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: Week #33

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Michael

It seemed such a good idea at the time. She was single. He was single. Why not? This thought echoed in his mind as if waiting clarification, it was a good idea. Building up the courage and justifying to himself, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Train Ticket” – Liberty

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Michael

The line of people along the station platform resembled a lineup of zombies. But these people were not zombies but rather liberated persons from the worst of the camps. Each man and woman carried a water bottle. Some sipped as … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #100 – A Huge Infinity Sign.

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Michael

When it happened, he was unaware he was the one. Around him, he could see other entities, but they appeared to be focusing on their own predicament. In front of them was a huge infinity sign. He wondered what it … Continue reading →

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