Tag Archives: Family

Saturday Mix–10 June 2017 – What if..

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Michael

The task this week: Tell us your alternate history story in 250 words or less.   I think our lives are made up of ‘what if’ scenarios. We all have had those moments where what if we weren’t standing in … Continue reading →

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June 8: Flash Fiction Challenge – Wifflduff

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Michael

June 8, 2017, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that involves playing an outdoor game, like tetherball, hoops, tag. It can be made up, traditional, cultural or any kind of twist. Go where the prompt … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #123 08.06.17: The June Bride

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Michael

Lucy Assuch awoke to a beautifully sunny day. Today was her wedding day and the day itself looked like a blessed one. Lucy was filled with both love and excitement over what lay ahead for her. Across town, she knew … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt June 4th – Story Elements

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Michael

The words are: Glass, Darth Vader, napkin, cellphone, lighter, book, anger, trouble, mind The task is: I would like you to progressively, in the order that I wrote the words, create a story or a poem or whatever you feel … 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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SoCS May 27/17 – smell

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Michael

This week the word to explore is “smell”. Was that you? Was what me? That smell. No, it wasn’t and I resent the implication that every smell you detect has to be me. Well, it usually is. It is not. … Continue reading →

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Wordle #156 – Warren Oscitates Once Too Often

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Michael

This week’s words: Tough Collapse Syncretism (n. the attempted reconciliation or union of different or opposing principles,practices, or parties, as in philosophy or religion..) Uncanny  Catch Strand Barrel Tendency Reform Warren Vertebra Oscitant ((adj.) yawning, as with drowsiness; gaping. drowsy or inattentive. dull, … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 18 – Personal

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Michael

Image Credit: Felix Russel;-Saw After twenty-three years of tortured marriage, I took my family by surprise when I received my first tattoo.  I’d lived a life of servitude, jumping when told, serving when directed ridiculed for my opinions and ultimately … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #119: What If 11.05.17 – Fern Fairies.

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Michael

Image: Frances MacDonald what if: * fairies lived in your garden It came as a bit of a surprise on my twelfth birthday when my Granny took me to the garden behind the kitchen and introduced me to the fairies … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Obelisk #writephoto – Old Bert

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Michael

Old Bert maintained the obelisk was there as testament to his virility. His girlfriend Rona said he was dreaming. Old Bert did a lot of dreaming. But one thing he didn’t dream about and was grateful for was what he … Continue reading →

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