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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #160 – The Way Home

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Michael

“Do you know the way?” she asked? “It’s the same way as every other time,” I replied trying not to get frustrated. I was asked this question every time we got to the crossroad. “I’m never sure, I feel as … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #132 – Crisp and the Grassy Knoll

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Michael

Crisp, my aged companion startled me when she made the claim it reminded her of the grassy knoll. “I was there you know,” she said, “I saw who did it but no one believed me. I was very young at … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #108 – Known Them All

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Michael

Poetry Week!! Reena’s task this week – choose any one line out of the seven given here, and use it as the first line for your piece. “For I have known them all already, known them all:” From: “The Love … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 123 – The Old School Bus

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Michael

The sight of our old school bus took me back to the days when Rusty Collins would pull up at the end of our driveway and wait patiently while mum dragged me down the drive and then push me aboard, … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #73 – One Minute

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael

It wasn’t until after the incident, which was all of one minute, that I realised how significant it was, and could have been. It was a day like any other, I had finished work and there was a parent/teacher afternoon … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, handmade…

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Michael

Handmade It was an old handmade postcard from World War One. The army insignia stitched onto the cardboard. Someone had painstakingly sewn it all those years ago. Still, in good condition, it contained a message never forgotten. Best wishes from … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 43 – In Death

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Michael

When it all comes down to it, we don’t have a lot of say in what might be written about us or what might be inscribed on our tombstone, if we have one. I remember asking my dad if there … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt – Teachers

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Michael

The early morning arrives far too soon for the young teacher. It’s to be his first day, and already the heat of the summer is upon him. They have sent him to a small town at the top of the … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 30

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Michael

Amar had thought himself adventurous as a young man, but the tide of adventure had turned against him in recent times. He no longer understood what the device attached to his wrist did apart from making interesting sounds at various … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale/Tale Weaver #150 – 14th December – The Prince Who Forgot

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Michael

Prince Croakalot was in serious trouble. The love of his life the beautifully green Princess Lillypad was angry beyond words. The Prince was becoming more and more forgetful. Yesterday was the anniversary of their first meeting and where in the … Continue reading →

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