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What do you see # 27 – 27 April 2020 – Was I Dreaming?

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Michael

What a nightmare or was it? Was I the one inside, or was I the one outside looking in? Either way, it was disturbing for if I was on the outside looking in who was it that was on the … Continue reading →

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Story Starter Challenge April 14 – Can I Have A Word With You?

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Michael

The first part of this tale can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2019/04/13/story-starter-challenge-april-12-a-nightmare-or/   Today’s sentence: “Can I have a word with you?” There was a man on the seat who had just asked me, “What can I get you today?” I … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Track #writephoto – On the Way to Grandmas.

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Michael

My dad always told me whenever I took the walk through the passage in the forest to watch out for drop bears. Making me feel relaxed when I walked through the gloom that was that past of the forest. He … Continue reading →

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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER- 2018 WEEK #26 Joyce’s Nightmare.

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Michael

Image: Pedro Fogueras pexels-photo-626164 shadow Having conveyed Joyce, my aged companion, to the hospital the night before I had a sleepless night worrying about her. My last sight of her was being bundled into the ER and told it would … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Stark

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Michael

I woke up from the worst nightmare. I was standing starkers in the shopping centre. Around me, people were going about their business paying me no heed. I appeared to be the only one aware of my nakedness. I am … Continue reading →

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June 22: Flash Fiction Challenge – Dumbfounded

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Michael

June 22, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that involves a dream. This action could have happened while awake, such as daydreaming, or make up a dream when asleep. Go where the prompt leads … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday 09.06.17 – A Gun Was Fired.

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Michael

This week’s first line: Being tied to a chair was about as unpleasant as he imagined. Added to this was the constant taunting from the children who came by. It was as if he was in some sort of nightmare. … Continue reading →

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February 2: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Rock

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Michael

February 2, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a rock in the road. It can be physical, adding to a plot twist, or it can be metaphorical for a barrier or hardship. Go … Continue reading →

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JOELLE’S TALES: FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH #TMAT120 #WRITING #PROMPT FOR FEBRUARY

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Michael

 Today’s prompt is:  Your worst dream/nightmare/daydream I’m driving my car down a steep road between two sides that begin to narrow in on me the further down I get. To make it worse there are huge rocks to negotiate as … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #75, Trapped, August 25, 2015 – At Great Cost

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Michael

Image: vishstudio I awoke Sweat pouring from my brow The dream was so real A nightmare? Driving down a road Enjoying the vista It never occurred to me Disaster beckoned. Not watching the malevolence Circling me Unaware and naïve I … Continue reading →

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