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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #14 – The Morgue Kite Festival

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 2a4054c7afcb25f354a6cf9709d9b8a5 My wife and I had extended our holiday in Morgue by an extra week as we found the community very relaxing and welcoming. At breakfast one morning there had appeared a brochure announcing the annual Morgue Kite … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 – Cheating

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile MX146-460-Cheat Cheating often involves one or two individuals, and often it happens in isolation. This past week we in Australia have been disappointed to hear of our national cricket team cheating in the current series being played in … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 – Our Visit to Morgue

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 14228002011gx95 We had been told that any trip through Europe had to include a visit to the tiny village of Morgue nestled on the side of a hill overlooking the Sea. It was, without doubt, a picturesque town … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #11 – The Kitten

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 1449286229de9o8 My friend from down the street often says she’d rather be a cat. The kitten appeared at my front door one morning and made as if it knew me and wanted to come in. Its big eyes, … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #10

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Michael

Image: MorgueFile 1401035280bwq0a   Rama hated reward day. For her good behaviour, she was ‘rewarded’ with a burger, fries and sauce. She knew she didn’t belong in the mental health facility; it had been an unfortunate incident at the grocers … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #17 – 2016 – The Salute

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Michael

Image: https://pixabay.com/en/car-driving-road-dashboard-wheel-316709/   The opening sentence for the April 21st Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: “I’m sure that the little girl in that back seat was signing us…”   I’m sure that the little girl in that back seat was … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #16 – 2016 – Quandary.

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Michael

Image: https://pixabay.com/en/nature-shapes-england-trees-316781/ The opening sentence for the April 14th Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner: “Those are the directions…” Carstairs had a problem with directions. He had an issue with north and south; east was easy as that was where the … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #13 – 2016 – Outside Court

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Michael

Image: http://publicdomainarchive.com/highway-night-blurred-lights-lens-flare-guard-rail/ Please include the words “a blinding light” somewhere in your flash.  Sitting outside the courtroom his story sounded plausible. He’d tell his story and all would be well. However Carstairs was not the brightest spark to put on the witness stand. … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #12 – 2016 – My Brother Alf

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Michael

Image: http://publicdomainarchive.com/public-domain-images-paint-numbers-billboard/   The opening sentence for the March 18th Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner:  “This was the first time I had ever had to sign for a letter addressed to Occupant.” Please use this sentence (or this thought) somewhere in your flash. … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #11 – The Middle of Nowhere

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Michael

Image: http://publicdomainarchive.com/public-domain-images-grey-black-trash-can-empty-parking-lot-white-lines-shadow/   My Uncle Darcy loved a good holiday to some unusual place. He did this most of his life and as he aged so did his mind. Even when Edgar his travelling companion died Darcy would still plan … Continue reading →

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