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Photo Challenge #152 – Temptation

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Michael

Image: zhangjingna.com She looks just a child but in adult clothing but there’s nothing childish about her. When she opens her mouth it’s all about her, words that make you want to slap her but you dare not as she … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #23: Dragons’ egg

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Michael

The Dragons were held in high esteem in the town. It wasn’t every town that could boast fire breathing dragons. Peter and Eunice Dragon were also pillars of society. They worked tirelessly on every committee and promoted the town at … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #10: Far far away

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Michael

Image to inspire a fairy tale by – Theodore Kittelsen   The boy had travelled far in his quest to reach the golden city. It was his third attempt. The previous attempts it had rained and made the creeks and … 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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Bonus Wordle “Alphabet Soup” – Sipping on the Soup

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Michael

This weeks great word selection: Arabesque (noun Fine Arts. a sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif. a pose in ballet in which the dancer stands on one leg with one arm extended in front and the other … Continue reading →

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“Ladybug’s writing challenge” The Knock at the Door

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Michael

The first challenge: A stranger rings your door bell “I hate to bother you, but could I come in.” This is the start of a conversation you thought you would never have, it leads to an adventure you thought would never happen. Most Sunday mornings are … Continue reading →

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Wordle #74 “August 17, 2015″ – Lily

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words:  Madness, fertile, scorn, listen, crinoline, exaggerate, petrous, needle, Lily, fragile, ornament, twenty-three   All Lily heard sounding in her head was twenty- three, twenty-three, twenty-three…..as the words bounced around inside her mind. It was panic stations as the … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #120 “Collage 4″ – Take it or…

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Michael

‘The raven himself is hoarse That croaks the fatal entrance of….’ ** But it’s no king this time Whose life is in danger But any of you who venture through my door. I’ve seen the despair of those who loved … Continue reading →

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Wordle #72 “August 3, 2015″ – Bonfires

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Michael

This week’s challenging words: Bastard Glimpse Rubble Trickle Bonfires Wallow Supplicant (a petitioner, a beggar, a pupil) Tenacious (holding fast) Pique (to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, especially by some wound to pride) Bulge Circumspect (cautious, prudent) Liminal (relating to … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – May 11th – 17th, 2015 – Stepping Out

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Michael

Finish the story begins with:  “Arriving at the beach, she reflected on her life.” She was on her own now. Johnno was recently departed and was in the grave. She’d had a life of privilege and wealth. Private schools, a … Continue reading →

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