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Tale Weaver – #265 – Library of the Imagination – 5th March

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Michael

It had to have been a dream. What else could it have been even though it seemed so real at the time.   I was standing in the weirdest library. Books stretched from one end of the room to the … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Imagination #writephoto – The Reverend Mother Ursula.

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Michael

The Reverend Mother Ursula of the Sisters of the Righteous Flowers was very pleased with the fresco being done on the south wall of the chapel. The image of herself had come up in a very pleasing way, and she … Continue reading →

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Wordle #196 – He Was Sure It Was Alice

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Michael

This week’s challenge: Parka Raise Security Absorption Offend Nearby Bewilder Matchbook Abrasion Semicircle Noticeable Alice and Wonderland Syndrome He was sure it was Alice looking up at him as he was looking down. Who else could it be he asked … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #50 – Evergreen – The Evergreen was Timeless.

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Michael

Prose Challenge – Write a story with a word limit of 125 words on the theme of ‘timelessness’. As kids the evergreen was timeless. We pushed through the thick canopy, carved labyrinths between the trucks of trees awash with greenery. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt #226 – What’s in a Name?

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Michael

10 Book titles: ACTUAL book titles – and your mission is to read the list, stop long enough from your gut splitting laughter, compose yourself, then choose a few from the list – and write: write the “jacket blurb” – … Continue reading →

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April 20: Flash Fiction Challenge – Emily’s Navel

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Michael

April 20, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a navel story. It can include a belly-button, feature an omphalos (geological or cultural), or extend to navel-gazing (used in meditation or to describe excessive self-contemplation). Go where … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #202 “It’s All in the Title” – The Washbasin

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Michael

The Washbasin It all starts with the door slamming The key turning, that definite click and jangle of keys The heavy steps walking away. I’ve spent the day in the clinic, I keep telling them the washbasin is weird, There’s … Continue reading →

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February 9: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Rainbow

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Michael

February 9, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a rainbow in a puddle. Is it a silver lining of sorts or a false reflection? Think about what it might mean or convey. Simple … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #80 –August 11th Making Sense of Nonsense – Special Delivery

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Michael

“Dear Mr. Gumpsion,” read the note. “A kilo of your best Fine Fossimax. Please deliver without delay.” Signed Amy Marble. 46 Grimace Street. Mr. Gumpsion looked again at the note. It had been a long time since he had heard … Continue reading →

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Sunday June 5 2016 Writing Prompt: lighten up! Resume

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Michael

This week’s task: REWRITE YOUR RESUMÉ in a new light.    Name: Thomas Summers Address: 16 Fairy Tale Avenue, Fernville, NSW Australia. Life Experience: Born: 30th October 1953, he was very young at the time. Age 0 – 5 Toilet … Continue reading →

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