Category Archives: Writing prompt

Tale Weaver – #183 – Making Sense of Nonsense – Grartor

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Michael

Grimace Street was awash with excitement as it was that time of the year when Miss Marble held her grartor party. It was an event she held every two years, and this year it promised to be as good a … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 07 August 2018

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: orange grove, bee, Jack Frost There was a bee in the classroom today, and Miss Teresa was in a panic thinking that if anyone was stung she’d have to deal with it and she hated dealing with any … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #225 – Kelsay’s Angel Wings

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Michael

Image: ezorenier @ deviantart Kelsay hated her angel wings. The damn things were such a nuisance. From an early age, she had been aware she a different kid to the other kids in her neighbourhood. Her mum was so proud … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #76 – The Secret Garden – 7 August 2018

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Michael

Photo by Kat Myrman 2018 She said to follow her. It would be something I’d always remember. She reached out to hold my hand as we pushed through the last bushes. There was the garden, the seat she’d spoken of … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 06 August 2018

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: gorgeous, blue-eyed, apple orchard  The most gorgeous girl in my class was Ann George. She was a blue-eyed beauty, and I thought she epitomized everything that was beauty. Miss Teresa, our teacher, said we were all going down … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 05 August 2018

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: circus, carnival, freak show Miss Teresa decided we could all go on an excursion to the circus. Mum wanted to know what educational value there was in visiting a circus, but she signed the permission note, gave me … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Satire” – The Plural.

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Michael

I get sick of hearing people talk in the plural. “On our holiday we did this.” “Last week we had dinner at the Ace restaurant.” “We are so in love.”   You never hear: “On my holiday I did..” Well, … Continue reading →

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Three Things Challenge, 04 August 2018

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Michael

Today’s things are: coat, swimsuit, fine Miss Teresa advised us that as Friday was to be a fine day we were to bring our swimming attire as she would be taking us to the community swimming pool. My mother being … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN (EXACTLY) 120 WORDS

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Michael

Today is August 3rd and thirty-five years ago today my mother passed away. I remember the day so clearly. Though it was more evening, as I was about to go out and play in a squash tournament. My sister rang … Continue reading →

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August 2: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Yellow Tent

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Michael

August 2, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a yellow tent. Where is it and who does it belong to? Think of how the color adds to the story. Go where the … Continue reading →

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