Tag Archives: life

SoCS August 13/16 – cash

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Michael

The sell was hard, convincing and thoroughly effective. What was even more reassuring was the cash back promise should the potion not do as I was told it would. So certain was I of the effectiveness of this potion and … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #9: Rainbow

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Michael

It was the appearance of my fairy godmother that alerted me firstly to the fact I was delusional and in need of urgent help for the storm and all its ferociousness had obviously played havoc with my brain. She stood … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Michael

Miss Marble hurried through her house and out into the shed where her cauldrons all bubbled away in excited expectation. Placing the Fine Fossimax on the bench she looked around and saw that each of the cauldrons was doing as … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday: A Little Romance

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Michael

His message says he is running late. She looks at her watch wondering how long before she sees him. Outside the summer sun beats down, the hustle and bustle of the city is well underway as the commuters scurry to … Continue reading →

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Wordle Special Addition Scent “August 8th, 2016” The Weekly Meeting

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words to play with: Earthy Jasmine Sulfuric Exhaust Peppermint Acrid (sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.) Sudor (sweat) Musk Bouquet Incense Coffee Fetor (stench) Antiseptic Redolence (having a pleasant … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Liminal– #writephoto

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Michael

She had tried several times to take that one decisive step across the threshold. Once or twice now she had dipped her toe into the darkness beyond it and had thought it was good, there was a world of possibility … Continue reading →

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Friday Music Prompt # 54: Sound of Silence, cover by David Draiman and Disturbed

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: taffmeister (Sounds of Silence on deviantart.com)   At first it was deafening Prolonged, drawn out I felt despair, on edge What would I do in the face of loss? Darkness did loom as a friend To be embraced, considered, But … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “There is no fear in love”

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Michael

The boy spied the girl and caught his breathe. He was enchanted. His attention was noticed. ‘Stay way she’s a married woman you are courting danger.’ said every voice. He said hello. She glanced at him thought he was intriguing. … Continue reading →

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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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Prompt Nights – In dreams we enter a world that’s entirely our own

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Michael

I see you in my dreams Its always you In that one place Where crowds are milling You stand there Eyes surveying the swarming masses Looking for that tell tale smile That saunter that will be me. I see us … Continue reading →

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