Tag Archives: survival

Twittering Tales #89 – 19 June 2018

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Michael

Photo by MabelAmber at Pixabay.com The hatchling had hatched but was nowhere to be found. It looked like nature at its cruellest. The struggle to be born and to survive. Away on a nearby tree sat a bird looking very … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday – An Unexpected Change – Part 2

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Michael

The crying child seemed so far away. She took stock of herself with arms and legs scratched and covered in mud and sand in uncomfortable places. Around her was the detritus of what had happened. She wasn’t sure but was … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday -October 27th, 2017 – Firestorm

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Michael

This week’s first line: In that moment, when flames licked the horizon and the sky burned with an orange glow, Taylor knew everything was going to be alright. Beside him Emily slipped her hand inside his, grateful they were still … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #19 – Abundance

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Michael

Image: Google, labelled for re-use No one realised at the time that it was the beginning of the Abundance. The rain began and didn’t stop. Rivers rose, and people were evacuated and then rose further, and the evacuated became the … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #136 – 7/9/17 – What I want….Survival

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Michael

Image: Google Images She awoke to another hot day. The air was still thick with smoke from the nearby bush fires. They had witnessed four terrifying days with fires burning out of control and far too many houses not that … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday -September 1st 2017 – Sahi’s Plan

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Michael

Our first line this week: When Sahi returned to The Ridge there was nothing left but charred wood jutting from the snow.  “This isn’t right.” He was heard to say. As he looked around, there was nothing but bewilderment spread … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 97: (un)Reality TV 08.12.16 – The Lighthouse

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Michael

It was all Mavis’ idea. The challenge to live six months on a remote lighthouse perched on an island in the middle of the ocean seemed like a good idea at the time. Added to that was the prospect of … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Lights #writephoto

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Michael

It was close to midnight and across the creek the Jamison’s were settling for the night. The four of us were growing impatient huddling under the bridge waiting for them to turn off the lights, the signal it was time. … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #116 – Left In No Mans Land

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Michael

Image: ScarletteDeath on DeviantArt You left me as you would garbage Dumped beside the bin. You ran off Leaving me in the dirt. Now I live with the pain The torment, the destruction My life in tatters Not once have … Continue reading →

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2016 April PAD Challenge: Day 9 – Obscene Lullaby

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Michael

For today’s prompt, write a hide out poem “Coming ready or not!” The words aren’t shouted But whispered. Their lilt I know The tone familiar The intimation terrifying. Outside is dark The world is asleep My innocence stolen. The creak … Continue reading →

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