Tag Archives: escape

August 5: Flash Fiction Challenge An Open Door

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Michael

August 5, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about an open door. It can be literal or metaphorical. What is behind the door? Who is seeking and why? As the writer, how will you … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #270 – Escape – 9th April

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Michael

There was a small window of opportunity. Harley had messaged me to say he and the boys were meeting tonight under the bridge at 10pm. We’d been in isolation for the past three weeks, and it was driving us nuts … Continue reading →

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What do you See? Jan/29/2019 – Tuesdays

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Michael

He found a new friend. Good friends, he loved to visit on Tuesdays. Tuesday was the best day to visit, He always felt good about visiting of a Tuesday. But he also knew he needed a quick escape. What if … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Haven – #writephoto

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Michael

They said when the time came I would know what to do. It was always going to be a matter of gathering my where withal and making the necessary break. The January sky forebodes the coming heat of the day. … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Poetry – Week 13 – The Principal

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Michael

It’s three in the afternoon At the end of a long day. Demands getting greater Staff not complying Students breaking out Parents constant complaining. He contemplates his office clock Another twenty minutes he thinks Then the hordes will rush out … Continue reading →

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Poetry Prompt Wednesday #13 – Freedom

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Michael

This week’s task is to write a “freedom” poem Is it worth it? The question asked so many times The struggle to escape my tormentor To break away Forge an identity A life away from humiliation. Its priceless I retorted … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #64, Pathway, June 09, 201 – Going

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Michael

Image: – Oer Wout It had been about roads not taken And stopping by woods on snowy evenings. Now he had chosen the path And there was only one way Through the avenue of trees That pressed in on him. … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #23 “The Underground Railroad”

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Michael

It is to be tonight. They said there was a chance. For me it is a mystery what this chance is. I was born into slavery. I knew no different but throughout my short life I had been told stories … Continue reading →

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