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January 12: Flash Fiction Challenge – Who Gives a Crap?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Michael

January 12, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that expresses a strong concern, something to give a crap about. Something that brings out the feeling to stand up. How can you use it to … Continue reading →

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#JusJoJan Daily Prompt – Jan. 2nd/17 – Time

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Michael

I just don’t have the time to do this today. There are appointments, people to see, places to go and the cricket begins today: the third test Australia and Pakistan. To make it worse I need to start cleaning out … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt #193 “A World Apart Part 2” – The Karyls

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Michael

Describe in detail one or more of the sentient races that inhabit your world Race: Karyl Species: Potential Angelic, Potential Satanic, Potential Agnostic…governed by geographic location Genders: 2 (male, female) Gender Equality: Split by vocal abilities, males = low notes, … Continue reading →

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Twittering Tales #6 – 30 November 2016

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Michael

It can’t be a chardonnay, its red. No it’s a new grape variety, red wine chardonnay. Taste it and see. Well its different. Hmm you got any more? (140 characters) Thanks for the link to the counter, it makes it … Continue reading →

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SoCS Nov. 5/16 – Novel

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Michael

I admire those who can write novels and long non-fiction texts. They are driven people who find a thread and follow it to a conclusion. I find plenty of threads and follow them only to discover after a while they … Continue reading →

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Wayne and Greg – A Beginning

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Michael

Since the time they could remember and that that was an awful long time Wayne and Greg had been the entities representing their respective deities. Wayne represented Hell and Greg was God’s angel on earth. In the early days there … Continue reading →

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No 44 Grimace Street- Part Two

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Michael

Miss Clorissa Newman was the new occupant of No 44 Grimace Street, the new neighbour of Miss Marble, witch and protector of all in her street. Miss Clorissa like anyone who lived near Miss Marble was intrigued by the smells … 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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FFfAW Challenge – Week of August 2, 2016 – Shanks’ Pony

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Michael

Known near and far as Shanks’ pony it turned up each year in the car park at the local fete. No one seemed to know from where or with whom. And always it stood next to Daphne Jacobs’ car. It … Continue reading →

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SoCS July 23/16 – second

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Michael

“Story of my life,” said the curly headed one second from my right. “Mine too,” replied the second one from her. “Pisses me off big time it does.” Said Red second from my left. “Always the bridesmaid,” I said reflecting … Continue reading →

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