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What Do You See #122 – A Hand From The Grave

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Michael

When he took the job there was great excitement as after years of trying he had finally achieved the promotion he had been seeking for so long. Full of expectation and anticipation of a new life opening up before him … Continue reading →

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June 20: Flash Fiction Challenge – Waiting

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Michael

June 20, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about having to wait. Who is waiting and what for? Think about how the wait impacts the character or the story. Go where the prompt leads! … Continue reading →

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Wordle #135 – His Last Cigarette.

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Eye Socket Atmosphere Sculpture  Bemoan Whoosh 24 hours Glance Lethargic Instinct Categorize Draw Tootle (v))make a series of sounds by blowing a horn, trumpet, or similar instrument: travel or go in a leisurely way) or (n)) an … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #3 – 23 May 2017

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Michael

His last day was Thursday. He never liked Thursdays. Pension day was weirdo day. Odd people and odd kids. He prayed they stayed home. Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/05/22/twittering-tales-3-23-may-2017/

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Tale Weaver #78 July 28th – Waiting Part Two

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Michael

Image © Mara Eastern Used with permission Weave a tale that involves the concept of waiting. We do a lot of waiting in our lives, in queues, at train or bus stops, waiting for loved ones to arrive etc…. The … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #52: Love Notes – A Job

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Michael

Image: “Writing on the Sand,” Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1859 Dear Miss Gunneroute I thank you for your recent application for the advertised position of a part time weekend lover. I was very impressed with your references as they were from … Continue reading →

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Wordle #75 “August 24, 2015″ – Rice

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Orpheus (Greek Legend. a poet and musician, a son of Calliope, who followed his dead wife, Eurydice, to the underworld. By charming Hades, he obtained permission to lead her away, provided he did not look back at her until … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #49 – Blood Money – February 24, 2015 – Molly

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Michael

Image: Pawel Kuczynski Molly’s computer bings She awakes from her reverie A message. A contract. From Top Man. She sits up Takes notice. The name’s familiar. Toto Fungal. Be discrete, Be thorough. Do your job. Curious, Molly Google’s Toto. As … Continue reading →

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Challenge 2015 Week 3: 15 January Mr Manygold

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Michael

Prompt title: ‘Things we cannot control’ Mr Manygold was a man of habit. Routine sat well with him. He liked his life, he always knew where everything was, he was in control of how things were done. He liked his … Continue reading →

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