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Sunday Writing Prompt “The Warehouse” – For $1000.

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Michael

The sign said: ‘$1000 for three minutes. Are you brave enough to go in the cage?’ My mate Carson looked at the sign then at me and said: “You should give that a go. Think what we could do with … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday: September 13th, 2019 – The Thirteenth Floor Jungle.

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Michael

The elevator stopped on the thirteenth floor with a lurch.  His first thought was that it was odd the lift should stop at this point, as he knew the building had no thirteenth floor. The lurch had woken him from … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #240 – Wading – 12th September – Drama

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Michael

From the moment he arrived it appeared he had no fear. The teachers didn’t intimidate him like they did the rest of us. He had about him a bravado that was sure to bring him grief. But he showed no … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #280 – A Drop in the Ocean

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Michael

Image: picsart.com “I’m just a drop in the ocean.” I remember you saying it was we walked the causeway to the lighthouse. It was our second date and you didn’t want me to get my ‘hopes up’. It was playing … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “The Egg” – The Eternal Decision.

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Michael

When I woke up, there were two men standing either side of me. One had a radiance about him the other was duller and not very interested I could tell as he was slouched and checking his nails. The brighter … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #239 – Flowers – 6th September – Miss Marble’s Garden.

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Michael

Miss Marble, a witch, at 46 Grimace Street, was sitting on her front veranda with her long-time friend and neighbour Mansur Stigglefod taking in the afternoon and casting an eye over her garden. Life had been so busy of late … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #279 – Visiting the Blue Planet

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Michael

Image: – Tom Blachford It seemed a good idea At the time. Folklore spoke of a distant blue planet Three suns beyond the fourth last one. Now it was in their grasp. One looked at the other Sensing fame and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Inner Beauty” – A Date.

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Michael

He was going on a date. He didn’t want to late. His mother had always stressed to him the importance of punctuality. What surprised him was the willingness of Sally Parsons to go out with him. She was short and … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #238 – Pests – 29th August – Barney

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Michael

The first day Barney Cheapshot arrived at our school there was something about him that said trouble. He had that devilish look in his eye, and you sensed it as he stood in the door to our classroom and surveyed … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #278 – Being Cool.

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Michael

Image: Google Images (Original source unknown) Twice today I was asked my age But I stayed cool. I was tempted to lie But I stayed cool. On both occasions, blood was involved But I stayed cool. My mouth opened to … Continue reading →

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