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What do you see # 48 – 21 September’20 – The Lane.

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Michael

 It had been one of those days where the end of it couldn’t have come fast enough. The oppressive heat had sapped the life out of everyone and every beast. Even Arn’s delivery truck had given up for the day … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Aflame #writephoto – Another Stinker.

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Michael

The evening sky was aflame with the promise of another stinker. Word spread quickly: “Stinker, stinker, stinker,” was the call and worried looks were exchanged, coping plans were discussed and all round there was the feeling of dread at yet … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday: August 17th, 2018

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Michael

The sun simmered red as it slunk towards the jagged horizon.  Another stinking hot day was drawing to an end, and the glow of the setting sun heralded the same again tomorrow. We had had two weeks of record high … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tale #97 – 14 August 2018 – Things That Go Bump in the Night

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Michael

It was a stinking hot night, not a breath of cool air anywhere. We sat on the veranda for in the house was unbearable. The air was so still, and at first, we didn’t hear the bump. Then there was … Continue reading →

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Dec. 21: Flash Fiction Contest – Giving Hope.

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Michael

December 21, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) include white flowers in your story. This is a repeat prompt, but one that has an ability to be emotive. Humor, drama, irony — go wherever the white flowers … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Thaw #writephoto

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Michael

We were ever so glad when the thaw arrived. It was the start of December and Christmas loomed high on the horizon. It was, of course, the result of climate change, but the deniers continued to espouse their theories that … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #30 – Journey

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Michael

Write a story in 50 words about going on a journey. Bags packed, GPS programed, the old Ford coughs into action, stutters gathering momentum as we back out the drive and point it west for the long journey home. Windows … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – February 25, 2017 – Bastet

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Michael

Write a tall tale in 100 words   It had been a hot summer on the farm. No rain meant the crows were flying backwards to keep the dust from their eyes and the farmer was having to spray water … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday #29 – Waiting

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Michael

Its five thirty and the day looms ahead. Summer in Australia is about days like this, one’s we call stinking hot. The prospect of 42C/107F is not something I look forward to. Already the day is challenging in anticipation of … Continue reading →

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