Tag Archives: relationship

Manic Monday #3 Challenge – Kicks

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Michael

This week’s challenge is based on: Paul Revere and the Raiders “Kicks,” released in 1966 as a single. When she asked him why he had done it his reply shocked her. “Just for kicks.” She was immediately concerned because up … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Messenger #writephoto

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Michael

She hadn’t heard from him for so long the hurt of it was crushing on her. Ever since time stopped and distance shifted into the realms of impossibility she wondered about him. Now her days were about surviving as best … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #173 – Work/Play Balance.

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Michael

Image: – Alison Saar “You have to keep a balance. There’s always a good argument for a work and play balance.” The woman looked up from her sitting position at her husband hauling out another load of broken concrete. “It’s … Continue reading →

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June 29: Flash Fiction Challenge – Frayed

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Michael

June 29, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about something frayed. It could be fabric, like a flag or garment. It could also be nerves or temper. What is it to be frayed?   … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #171 – Does She Dare.

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Michael

Image: Natalia Fadejeva She couldn’t remember the last time everything went smoothly. Maybe it was yesterday? Last week? Last year? Now she felt it was all too late. Forces had taken hold, there was no way out. She longed for … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #170 – The Distant Boy

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Michael

Image: – Axcy @ Deviantart The distant boy floated His thoughts on the girl The one who nourished his waking moments A girl precious beyond words With whom he longed to spend his eternity. Like a vagabond, of no fixed … Continue reading →

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Music Prompt #6: “The Cave” By Mumford & Sons #musicchallenge #amwriting #music 

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Michael

There were days I wondered Did you have a heart? Days when the torment Just never stopped. We’d go somewhere Potential to be good You’d find issue in a word Pull me aside, in front of family Berate me as … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of June 13, 2017 #2 – Dad’s Near Folly

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Michael

Image: The Magicsticgoldenrose “We’ve got to buy it!” announced dad as he bounced through the back door.  “You know I’ve always wanted to live in a castle and here is our chance, a golden opportunity,” he said as we gathered … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #211 “Stories By 5” – Xaos and Xara

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Michael

Image: Katerina Plotnikova Topic: A Romantic Evening Male name: Xaos Female name: Xara Flower: Orchid Sound: Stairs creaking Expression: Mischievous   Xaos planned for a romantic evening with his beloved Xara. She had been a having a tough time of … Continue reading →

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SoCS June 10/17 – admit

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Michael

This week’s prompt – “admit” My neighbour knocked at my back door, and I sensed an urgency in the manner of his knocking. There he stood, tears running down his checks and his hands trembling. My reaction was to bring … Continue reading →

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