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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #5 “Slang” – Sensuate.

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Michael

It was a busy time in the Third Star Bar and Swill. It was populated by the usual array of intergalactic riff raff. The Groks had come to town, finished with their monthly clean up of the Milky Way, as … Continue reading →

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Wordle #5 – The Coven

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Michael

The coven had hurriedly convened, as the rumour throughout the land was that the mendicants were on the move. The last thing the coven needed was any interference from those meddlesome friars who had taken it upon themselves in past … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #4 – The Princess’ Head

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Michael

Over dinner you were unusually quiet Puzzled I ask, ‘What is it my love? What bothers you this night?’   Your eyes narrow, I’ve seen that look before The evil you manifest seeping through. ‘The princess has grown up.’   … Continue reading →

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Poetics – The Photography of Phyllis Galembo – Nightmares

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Michael

I awaken Sweating Trembling It was there again. Hideous Staring Puzzling   The substance of nightmares The masks that invade my sleep Take me on rapid journeys Always along for the ride, no control.   Coming at me Back away … Continue reading →

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 5

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Michael

The Cat People of Kagir Manor Part 5 If you haven’t read the other parts you can find them here: Part one Part two Part three Part 4 – http://jlroeder.wordpress.com/2014/02/06/the-cat-people-of-kagir-manor-part-4 After a short time, the door opened and in came … Continue reading →

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The Cat People of Kagir Manor – Part 3

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Michael

To catch up with the previous parts https://summerstommy.com/2014/02/03/the-cat-people-of-kagir-manor-part-1/ http://jlroeder.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/the-cat-people-of-kagir-manor-part-2/ With the echoes of Hotel California in his mind Michael turned to see his four friends all looking towards him as if seeking direction and god forbid, guidance. There was a … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – The Manor House

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Michael

Our journey into the mist was marked by adventure. We knew that the Cat people lived in the misty forest. We knew they were not known for their hospitality. After driving an hour we encountered three figures standing in the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Photo Fiction – Carstairs and Technology

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Michael

Carstairs? Carstairs can you hear me? Yes Sir. Can you tell me anything yet? What would you like to know Sir? The enemy Carstairs, can you see the enemy? No  sir? What do you mean no? I mean no Sir, … Continue reading →

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Trifextra: Week Ninety-One – It’s Among the Leaves

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Michael

I sense it as I sip. My lips brush past it. The most sinister of beasts. It’s watching. Its claws at the ready Momentarily I pause. Its there, below, among the leaves.

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Pain Relief

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Michael

With my tooth aching and the urge to get to the kitchen to find the pain tablets my mind was occupied with relief. I rushed down the corridor as they watched and muttered amongst themselves in foul and hideous whispers. … Continue reading →

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