Tag Archives: mystery

Flash Fiction – The Map

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Michael

The prompt is: An elderly woman is gardening when she discovers what appears to be a treasure map buried in her back yard. It seems to lead to a spot on the outskirts of town. What does she find where … Continue reading →

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Finish off Fridays #7: Shadow 03.02.17

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Michael

Until she uploaded her day’s photos onto the computer, she never noticed the shadow in each of them. She was initially confused. Where was I when I took these photos? Then she remembered. She had gone to the cemetery to see … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Bastet – Mystery Genre

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Michael

Today we’re going to play around with the mystery genre not using more than 150 words. A BROKEN VASE THREE DAISIES A KNIFE A MUSSED UP RUG A SHOPPING BAG It was the crash of the vase that brought everyone rushing … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver/Fairy Tale # 104 – 26/1/17 – A Magical Place

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Michael

Image © Adventures in the Wild (Used with permission) You can’t just walk in like you do a shopping centre or like place. There are gates, locks and people of a sort to suss you out and see if you … Continue reading →

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Finish off Friday #6: Footsteps in the Fog 20.01.17

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Michael

Image: phylor aka Lorraine Footsteps echoed eerily in the fog. Over my shoulder I couldn’t see anything. They seemed to be getting closer. When I stopped walking so did the steps. I stopped near the entrance where a light shone … Continue reading →

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January 19: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Quarry

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Michael

January 19, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a about a quarry. It can be a place or include the by-product. The quarry can be operational, abandoned, it can be in real-tie or mentioned from another … Continue reading →

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Saturday flash splash 07.01.17

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Michael

Prompt One: In 142 characters or less, write a piece of flash about this picture. We must stop meeting like this. But it’s out of the way. It is but we’re conspicuous. Your lilac hat and spotted pants. Gives me … Continue reading →

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January 5: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Rattle

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Michael

January 5, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a rattling sound. It can be an intimidating sound of protest, a disorienting loud sound, a musical expression or a gentle baby’s toy. Go where … Continue reading →

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SoCS Dec. 3/16 – sh

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Michael

Shhhhhh she said in an undertone voice. Shut up for goodness sake. Shit will hit the fan. Shout out if you want but it will be the death of us all. Shaking in your boots is not going to solve … Continue reading →

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The Origins of Miss Marble, Marble Juice and Galactic Dust

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Michael

Last week’s Tale Weaver was a piece I wrote about Miss Marble and the aliens. At the end, I mentioned galactic dust and following some queries as to what the dust was I have written the following which may shed … Continue reading →

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