Tag Archives: life

SoCS June 18/16 – “Class”

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Michael

The class in question had the reputation of being the worst class in the school. They were rowdy, rude, repugnant, never interested in any lesson and every teacher cringed at the thought of taking the class last lesson on a … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #1: Childhood – Maise and Peter

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Michael

Image: Alvin Arnegger Maise was pretty fed up with the whole portrait thing. To make it worse her brother Peter was not making it easy by running around the studio every time the artist, Mr. Turnbull, looked at his canvas … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt #writephoto – pale

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Michael

They did it as a warning. The three pale skulls placed on the ledge, seeming to have been there for so long but we knew they were recent. It’s how they worked. What you saw wasn’t always what was. I … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver Prompt #72: June 16 2016: Passiflora caerulea – The Sixty Plus Love Potion

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Michael

Miss Marble looked at the letter she had found under her front door that morning. The contents perplexed her as she had not received a latter with its request for many a long year. Miss Marble was a witch and … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 06-14-2016 – Wake Up!

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Michael

Standing desolately staring at the wheel on its last spin I was filled with dread at the possible consequences. My last pennies were on number six black and I needed to win just to afford a bus home. Around me … Continue reading →

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Wordle #113 “June 13th, 2016” The Bacchalaian.

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Bacchanalia (a drunken feast or orgy, a celebration in honor of Dionysus) Ocean Translucent Heave Rancid Mascara Element Cliché Mondegreen (n. a word or phrase resulting from a mishearing of another word orphrase, especially in a song or … Continue reading →

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Moral Mondays: “Say No to Drugs”

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Michael

My mother picked me up from rehab. She knew the way, the routine, the process, the steps I had to take. I usually lasted a week at best, then the decline started. I missed the high, the rush, the escape. … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #163 “Collage 25” – The Edge

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Michael

It’s the edge you see, It’s getting closer day by day. When she went away When she said goodbye The edge you see it loomed ever closer. The reoccurring nightmare The fat little red bird Mocking me, taunting me. The … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #46: “What’s Left of the Flag” by Flogging Molly – Walk Away

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Michael

My daddy said walk away son He’d discovered my illicit love affair. Said she’ll ruin you son You’ll regret the day You ever said I do to her. Your mother God rest her soul. Would be turning in her grave … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt #writephoto – walking on air

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Michael

The mist that blanketed the forest was perfect for the grey people who lived underneath. This was their time of day. Most days I never saw them. They lived camouflaged and safe. In my mind they were the shadows I … Continue reading →

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