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Microfiction challenge #13: Woman in the sun – Sitting With Miss Marble

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Michael

Painting, by Caspar David Friedrich The theme words are: Dawn sunset worship magic power regal My friend Miss Marble was a magical person. Well she was a witch so it was part of her persona. Her power was stunning when … Continue reading →

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No 44 Grimace Street. Part One

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Michael

There was a new neighbour moved into 44 Grimace Street. The previous occupant, Miss Maudie, had sadly died. Miss Maudie was a lovely old lady, and she and Miss Marble at 46 Grimace Street had been great friends all the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #80 –August 11th Making Sense of Nonsense – Special Delivery Part Two

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Michael

Miss Marble hurried through her house and out into the shed where her cauldrons all bubbled away in excited expectation. Placing the Fine Fossimax on the bench she looked around and saw that each of the cauldrons was doing as … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge – Week of 06-28-2016 – The Straws

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Michael

Image: thanks to Louise at The Storytellers Abode There wasn’t a lot that could be said about the Straws. They were a farming family at the end of the lane down beside our place. Mr. Straw or Bales as he … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #39 – Shadows – The Malevolent Shadow

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Michael

Image: © Rose’s Garden Weave a tale in which your shadow or shadows play a significant role. Imagine your shadow can communicate, decides it is sick of you and wants to leave, argues with you about life decisions, vanishes……becomes a … Continue reading →

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Wordle #60 “May 11, 2015″ My Neighbour

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Michael

This week’s words: Screw Bristle Bombinate (to make a humming or buzzing noise) Ceramic Intricate Classic Slant Vellichor (the strange wistfulness of used bookstores) Tunnel Dire Impinge Corduroy ‘Oh screw you,’ she was heard to say as the ceramic plate … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt # 95 – Phantasmagoria – February 22, 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Michael

There’s a couple next door Young and newly married They sing each morning They are as most would expect Devoted, in love The most perfect of neighbours. I watch as the woman Young and beautiful Collects herbs and produce from … Continue reading →

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