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Wordle #145 – A Load of Hogwash.

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Separation  Wiggle  Wash  Surveillance Grudge  Feral  Chills Wedge  Gurgling  Upcoming  Hogwash Enforce “What a load of hogwash,” shouted the detective surveying the scene. It was clear the surveillance of the crime scene had been a futile process. … Continue reading →

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Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #2 – Another Case Solved.

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Michael

Image: ColiN00B@Pixabay.com. Detectives Fang and Dango knew the case they were assigned to was going to take some cracking. “We need to spread some light on this crime,” said Fang looking desperately around the crime scene. The room was dark, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Double Lives” – Malcolm Ordinary

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Michael

Today’s task: I want you to write me a detective story. Someone in that story should be leading a double life. Include some colourful and gripping dialogue/monologue. Malcolm Ordinary was an accountant and true to his name was an ordinary … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Random Words 9 [Creative Writing Prompt – Mystery Month]

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Michael

Inspector Onthejob looked around the coffee stained crime scene and immediately knew there were clues looking at him. The barista with a kitchen knife in his back and his entire body covered in coffee pointed to a crime of passion. … Continue reading →

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Wordle #191 – Ratsbane on his Dinner

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words and phrases: Lady Incredible Asset Gravitas (n.)) seriousness or sobriety, as of conduct or speech) Horizon Blurry Order Margin Ratsbane (n.)) rat poison) Pit Fiend Promise (a promise begrudgingly made and likely to be twisted) Bribe the … Continue reading →

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Wordle #182 – The Crackle

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Michael

This week’s words: Crackle Bloodline Lotus-eater ((n.)a member of a people represented by Homer as living in a state of dreamy forgetfulness and idleness as a result of eating the fruit of the lotus plant. Giddy Memory Dangerous Akimbo Satin … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 23 – Pearl’s Diner

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Michael

Image Credit Jesse Williams The Diner was a place you’d go to see the shadiest of characters. They’d all be there huddled around tables, sipping coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Pearl ran the diner with an iron fist. One look … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #209 “It’s All in the Title” The Haunting of Cora Applebaum – Sequel

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Michael

Cora Applebaum sat with her eyes wide open staring at the screen in front of her. Research into the house she lived in had turned up much more than she expected. It appeared that before her parents bought the house … Continue reading →

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May 25: Flash Fiction Challenge – Andy Longhorn

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Michael

May 25, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a that includes the word longhorn. You can go with any of its meanings or make it a name of a person or organization. Cheese or cattle, technology … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Fog– #writephoto – Strangler’s Tree

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Michael

Strangler’s Tree stood in the paddock behind our house. It was an ordinary looking tree but when the fog descended it took on an eerie countenance. Which was fortunate for the tree as its name came from the deaths occurring … Continue reading →

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