Tag Archives: Magic

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #141 – Charlie Fuggs, Wizard

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Michael

When Charlie Fuggs, the wizard, felt the need to replenish his supplies of all things magical and potion-like he’d go to the town pond, nowadays overgrown and emitting a smell that could send your hair grey. As a wizard he … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #317 – Joan’s Grandad

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Michael

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com When Joan was little she knew she loved her Grandad. She also knew he loved her. He had a habit of showing up at her place carrying a shopping bag within which he hid something … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #253 – Magic Castle – Fairy Tale – 12/12. – The Magic Potion Contest – Part 3

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Michael

Part One can be read here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/12/12/tale-weaver-253-magic-castle-fairy-tale-12-12-the-magic-potion-contest/ Part two can be read here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/12/13/tale-weaver-253-magic-castle-fairy-tale-12-12-the-magic-potion-contest-part-2/ The two weeks passed rapidly and before anyone knew it the big night arrived. This was the first time the two castles had been pitted against … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #253 – Magic Castle – Fairy Tale – 12/12. – The Magic Potion Contest. Part 2

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Michael

Part one can be read here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/12/12/tale-weaver-253-magic-castle-fairy-tale-12-12-the-magic-potion-contest/ The crones in residence at the Pointy Creek Road Castle were not happy. Augustus Flung had arrived home from the magic castle summit all enthusiastic for the competition to make the best magic … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #253 – Magic Castle – Fairy Tale – 12/12. – The Magic Potion Contest.

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Michael

There was spirited debate around the respective magical qualities of the two local castles. Both had been there a long time. The castle at the pointy end of Pointy Creek Road had a well-known majesty about it whereas the castle … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #232 – July 18th – Visit – Aunty McGrandad

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Michael

There was a sense of expectation and anticipation when the family heard Aunty McGrandad was coming to visit. Joey’s dad explained that Aunty McGrandad was his great-great Aunt and that he would have to expect a very old lady appearing … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Challenge #5: Magic

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Michael

Image: Fire Breath by Caio Monteiro It shouldn’t have been there, but it was. He looked around, and there was no one in sight, so how had it happened? Before him, a small pot bubbling with some sort of metal … Continue reading →

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Story Starter Challenge April 12 – A Nightmare or…?

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Michael

Today’s sentence: “What can I get you today?” I was in the village of Upton just a little north of Downton when I came across the most curious little shop. It was stuck between two pubs, the Curious Duck and … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #18 – Magic Potions

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Michael

There were bottles in the window, and I wondered why. What had been the witch’s reason for putting these bottles where they now sat. She was a well-known witch, who sold spells and potions and I did know the potions … Continue reading →

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JSW Prompt 1-8-2018 – Alice Mary and the Rabbit

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Michael

Alice Mary settled down under the mulberry tree to read her new book. She read to escape the world and disappear into stories where girls of her age disappeared down a hole like Alice did in Wonderland. Chapter one was … Continue reading →

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