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July 6: Flash Fiction Challenge – Beacon

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Michael

July 6, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write about a beacon. It can be from a lighthouse or other source. Use the word literally or figuratively and go where the prompt leads you. He was a … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #172 – Its Forbidden!

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Michael

Image: – Mrs. White It’s forbidden to like you It’s forbidden to look at you as I do. It’s forbidden to feel for you as I do It’s forbidden to want you as I do.   In public, we are … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of July 4, 2017 #2 – Snake in the Grass

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Michael

Photo prompt is provided by Kecia Spartin She was a real snake in the grass. Untidy, loud, crass, neglectful and purveyor of whoreish ways. You’d see her leaning against the bank wall watching the customers come and go. Waiting always … Continue reading →

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Wordle #132 “December 5th, 2016” – Bellwether

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Gasoline Lime Bellwether (Male sheep that leads the flock, usually bearing a bell. Aperson or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront, as of a profession or industry. A person or thing that shows the existence or direction of a … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale Prompt No 91 October 27th – The Wood Nymph

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Michael

When I first saw it, it was not more than a knot in the tree trunk. Then each week it grew and then it took shape and before I knew it there was the figure of a woman emerging from … Continue reading →

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FFfAW-Week of December 15, 2015 – Knuckles

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Michael

Image: Pixbay When Knuckles was arrested it put an abrupt end to his Christmas job as the shopping centre Santa Claus. It was a shock to all at the centre because Knuckles was a great Santa, loved by kids and … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge# 78, September 15, 2015 – The Dishonest Mirror

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Michael

            Image: – Rebeca Cygnus I had a mirror once That lied and was dishonest. I asked it for the truth It said the truth was all it knew. I would claw at its surface My endeavours to climb inside … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #66, The Waiting, June 23, 2015 – The Ruse

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Michael

Image: Zemotion Images flood by me Nothing is lasting You came and went I stayed and wondered. Dark haired and mysterious A living cliché almost You played with me Left me bereft of feeling. You descended on me Swept me … Continue reading →

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