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SoCS Oct. 29/16 – “in/out”

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Michael

She wanted to know before it all started if I was an in or an out. I didn’t quite understand the question but I soon learned what she was referring to. Within hours of being in the same bed she … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #20: Isle of the Dead

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Michael

Image: Arnold Böcklin The sentinels stood on the rocky outcrops watching the endless arrival of ships carrying the latest batch of the dead. Their own lives were in a state of stasis and inside they wondered where all these souls … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Creature #writephoto

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Michael

Legend had it that the Memory Creature lived in a cave on the edge of town and only the foolhardy went there as not everyone came back, not everyone found the memories they wanted and so often were confronted by … Continue reading →

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Wordle #126 “October 24th, 2016” – Alice Hive

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Michael

This weeks words: Keepsake Hive Filth Seduce Zone Crayon Alexithymia (Noun. Difficulty in experiencing, expressing, and describing emotional responses.) Search Bedizen (Verb. To dress or adorn in a showy, gaudy, or tasteless manner.) Wraith (An apparition. A visible spirit.) Deconstruct Convex (Adjective. … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #183 “Collage 32” – Inner Child

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Michael

It was a song about a rainbow that held your interest And the amazed look on your face when I sang it to you Across the great divide we reached into each others hearts Exploring ever exploring, learning to love … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #19: The Proposal

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Michael

Image: John Bauer “I’ve thought of ways to honour you. Though nothing is ever adequate.” The boy looked at his girl and said those words. He felt humbled in her presence knowing the pain she had endured and the pain … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #90 : Ransom October 20, 2016 – Treasured Heirloom

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Michael

Weave a tale around this abduction: What was taken? What is the ransom price: money; possessions; skills/talents?; Will you obey orders, or bring in the cops/friends/PI?; Will you go renegade to retrieve it yourself? It was mystery to me. Great … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #135 – Drifting

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Michael

Image: Demilked.com It all started with an image, a boat adrift, Then as it drew closer I saw A boy and a girl, Drifting, chatting, focused on each other The girl decorating, blowing bubbles Festooning the boat with balloons. She … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #18: Lost

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Michael

Image: Andreassen, Olav Johan, Stormnatten, olje på lerret.jpg How did a perfectly normal and peaceful Sunday afternoon at the beach turn into a near tragedy beyond comprehension. The family had come for the day, a trip from the country taking … Continue reading →

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SoCS Oct. 15/16 – Screen

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Michael

The screen shattered, again. What a bore she thought. Another thousand dollars down the drain. There had to be an easier way than this. She picked up her iphone and surveyed the damage. She’d understand if she was clumsy and … Continue reading →

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