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Writing Prompt #102 “Hamartia” – Travis

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Michael

Hamartia literally means tragic flaw. In stories this flaw often leads to the heroes downfall. We all have traits that complicate our lives, traits that put us in the line of oncoming traffic, traits that lock us into a futile … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale April 10th 2015, “Ghost Hunting” – The Pink Fairies

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Michael

When Ignatius McFairyman woke that morning he didn’t know the task he was about to be called upon to pursue what would involve a visit to Disneyland and his first encounter with a ghost like no other. Ignatius had fallen … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver Prompt #8: Great-Uncle Ludicis’ Attic – Great-Uncle Luds

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Michael

Image: Bishop St. post re-gentrification. This week’s task centres around: Great-Uncle Ludicis is the most eccentric member of your family. And the best tale weaver of the lot. Given his fantastical tales, while he rests, you decide to explore his … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #55, Storm, April 07, 2015 – A Page of Your Mind

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Michael

Photo credit: Kimerajam You didn’t know did you? Clueless. It was common knowledge. So much passed you by As you buried your mind In mindless drivel; So we thought. But you were astute Perceptive Far more than we gave you … Continue reading →

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Wordle #55 “April 6, 2015″ The Big V

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Bevel (a surface that does not form a right angle with adjacent surfaces.) Hymen Defenestration (the act of throwing someone or something out the window) Stutter Ninety-Nine Epoch Album Glue Ambiguous Sordid Crest Bale (a large bundle … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale April 3rd 2015, Tree of Life – Drat

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Michael

The town meeting came to an abrupt end. As the townsfolk filed out Drat wondered what it was he had just agreed to. Once agreement had been reached it was a full on exodus from the meeting hall less he … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #7 Making Sense of Nonsense – Uncle Axel

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Michael

When my Uncle Axel was a child he was dropped on his head. That was the story my family told to excuse the eccentric behaviour of Uncle Axel. Axel loved to drontify. He was one of the great drontifiers of … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #54, March 31, 2015 – The Calm

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Michael

Image Credits: Holunder @ Deviantart.com Can you feel it? The calm. Can you sense it? The serenity. Can you see it? The tranquillity. Can you taste it? The delicious placidity. You rail against the world You kick and struggle Disagreeable … Continue reading →

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Wordle #54 “March 30, 2015 – Charlie Modron

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Click Dial Infinitesimal Regulation Designation (appoint as in a leader) Platitude (a trite dull or obvious remark) Sheaf Modron Inferior Tread Clarity Calibrate I looked up from my desk with the expectation that it was going to … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tale March 27th 2015, a new world – The Mersade

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Michael

This week’s task: Imagine that you have traveled to an all new world. What does this world look like, is there magic, is there religion or spirituality? What kind of creatures are living there? Are friendly or hostile? Just imagine … Continue reading →

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