Posts Tagged: Writing
Friday Fictioneers ~ “Would anyone like a lovely, kind…….?”
“So what is it?” “Your brain.” “………………” <<This story is officially interrupted to allow the writer to plead with his muse to put his brain back into his head, even in the state it is now in.>> 6 “Feel better?”
Friday Fictioneers ~ “Would anyone like a lovely, kind…….?”
“So what is it?” “Your brain.” “………………” <<This story is officially interrupted to allow the writer to plead with his muse to put his brain back into his head, even in the state it is now in.>> 6 “Feel better?”
Visdare ~ Unanswered
“Mr Dickens?” “Dear God!” He stared out of the window, white, chalk, a face carved into horror: “where are the manuscripts? Jeeves, get the manuscripts and stoke the fire!” He stared straight into the eyes of the girl, the one
Visdare ~ Unanswered
“Mr Dickens?” “Dear God!” He stared out of the window, white, chalk, a face carved into horror: “where are the manuscripts? Jeeves, get the manuscripts and stoke the fire!” He stared straight into the eyes of the girl, the one
Trifecta ~ The Ingredients
The min 33/max 333 word story must feature the following word in its 3rd definition: ALCHEMY (noun) 3: an inexplicable or mysterious transmuting “I shot the sheriff,” he hummed, walking up the stairs. Blood poured down the stairs and over the
Trifecta ~ The Ingredients
The min 33/max 333 word story must feature the following word in its 3rd definition: ALCHEMY (noun) 3: an inexplicable or mysterious transmuting “I shot the sheriff,” he hummed, walking up the stairs. Blood poured down the stairs and over the
Five-Sentence Fiction Prompt: Words
5 sentence stories – to join click here I remember that he did not waste one word, that Morrocan bastard brother of mine (the term ‘bastard’ used in a way only an Australian would understand). “Long live the Legion,” he’d
Five-Sentence Fiction Prompt: Words
5 sentence stories – to join click here I remember that he did not waste one word, that Morrocan bastard brother of mine (the term ‘bastard’ used in a way only an Australian would understand). “Long live the Legion,” he’d
Visdare ~ The Continued Saga Of Mr Du Bonerre The Duck
And so it came to be that Mr Du Bonerre the duck was allowed out again to partake his leisurely stroll, on condition that he do not snaffle up cigarette butt-ends nor suck up spoltches of chewing gum from the
Visdare ~ The Continued Saga Of Mr Du Bonerre The Duck
And so it came to be that Mr Du Bonerre the duck was allowed out again to partake his leisurely stroll, on condition that he do not snaffle up cigarette butt-ends nor suck up spoltches of chewing gum from the
Picture It & Write ~ Under The Moon
Miles rushed under wheels and spray showered out behind the pick up truck. The windscreen wipers were slushing slowly back and forth on the glass in front of us, and my thoughts had been interrupted by the sight of a
Picture It & Write ~ Under The Moon
Miles rushed under wheels and spray showered out behind the pick up truck. The windscreen wipers were slushing slowly back and forth on the glass in front of us, and my thoughts had been interrupted by the sight of a
Visdare: Atmospheric
Visdare 150W here “Never ask a pirate where he was last cornered, where he made his last stand, for that has the memory of the woman spurned. There are those that might smirk at our latest escape, when we break
Visdare: Atmospheric
Visdare 150W here “Never ask a pirate where he was last cornered, where he made his last stand, for that has the memory of the woman spurned. There are those that might smirk at our latest escape, when we break
Friday Fictioneers ~ Kung Fu
F R I D A Y F I C T I O N E E R S C L I C K N O W “Master?” “Are you ready, Grasshopper?” “I am, Master.” “Snatch the pebble from my palm then
Friday Fictioneers ~ Kung Fu
F R I D A Y F I C T I O N E E R S C L I C K N O W “Master?” “Are you ready, Grasshopper?” “I am, Master.” “Snatch the pebble from my palm then
Friday Fictioneers ~ The (Un)Fortunate Pedestrian, Part II
I decided to embark on a serial, this week, by continuing last week’s 100 word story, (Part I), found here His hand was burning. Physically on fire. He looked up, startled, and saw the beam of light straight from the central
Friday Fictioneers ~ The (Un)Fortunate Pedestrian, Part II
I decided to embark on a serial, this week, by continuing last week’s 100 word story, (Part I), found here His hand was burning. Physically on fire. He looked up, startled, and saw the beam of light straight from the central
A Writer’s Lair ~ Simiane de Rotonde
There are not many differences between a baker and a writer; both work odd hours, both provide our staple needs, both can only hope to garner enough sales to enjoy another sunrise. Both are often found wandering around the hills
A Writer’s Lair ~ Simiane de Rotonde
There are not many differences between a baker and a writer; both work odd hours, both provide our staple needs, both can only hope to garner enough sales to enjoy another sunrise. Both are often found wandering around the hills
The VAK Code
A few years ago it seemed like for a chosen few NLP was the secret. I thought the name was clever: NLP – Neuro-Linguistic Programming. It sort of flew in and out of the window with me though. The ”programming”
The VAK Code
A few years ago it seemed like for a chosen few NLP was the secret. I thought the name was clever: NLP – Neuro-Linguistic Programming. It sort of flew in and out of the window with me though. The ”programming”
Friday Fictioneers 100 Word Stories ~ The Fortunate Pedestrian
“Hi babe!” “Oh, g’morning Miss.” “Wanna ride?” “Pardon?” “Wanna ride in my lovemobile?” “Not sure I should…” “…To a land of magic dreams, where dynastic epics bloom and fiery faerie words dance by firelight, and adventurers search for tales of
Friday Fictioneers 100 Word Stories ~ The Fortunate Pedestrian
“Hi babe!” “Oh, g’morning Miss.” “Wanna ride?” “Pardon?” “Wanna ride in my lovemobile?” “Not sure I should…” “…To a land of magic dreams, where dynastic epics bloom and fiery faerie words dance by firelight, and adventurers search for tales of
Picture It & Write ~ Zarathustra’s Key
“You called, mate? “Yeah, it’s the key.” “The key?” “The key, addressed to David Buckingham’s Palace.” “Yes?” “And arrived here, at St David’s Place 1, Bucking Hamlet, remember?” “Yeah, it did, didn’t it. So?” “There’s a man at the door,
Picture It & Write ~ Zarathustra’s Key
“You called, mate? “Yeah, it’s the key.” “The key?” “The key, addressed to David Buckingham’s Palace.” “Yes?” “And arrived here, at St David’s Place 1, Bucking Hamlet, remember?” “Yeah, it did, didn’t it. So?” “There’s a man at the door,
Trifecta ~ Before The Monsoon
Trifecta ~ prompt word ”exhaust”~ between 33 and 333 words. 3a : to consider or discuss (a subject) thoroughly or completely b : to try out the whole number of <exhausted all the possibilities ____________________________ We stood against the wall on
Trifecta ~ Before The Monsoon
Trifecta ~ prompt word ”exhaust”~ between 33 and 333 words. 3a : to consider or discuss (a subject) thoroughly or completely b : to try out the whole number of <exhausted all the possibilities ____________________________ We stood against the wall on
Friday Fiction ~ A Career Change
Ol’ Pops Dawson had been a cleaner at Brisbane Airport as long as he’d been cleaning, but had never been in a plane. So it seemed natural when he saw the pilot’s hat and jacket behind the desk at the
Friday Fiction ~ A Career Change
Ol’ Pops Dawson had been a cleaner at Brisbane Airport as long as he’d been cleaning, but had never been in a plane. So it seemed natural when he saw the pilot’s hat and jacket behind the desk at the
Friday Fictioneers ~ Igor’s Moment Of Gory Glory
“And now, ladies and gentlemen, my prize, something I designed, a likeness of one of my……previous…guests, here at my castle, by my own hands. Igor! The covering! Unveil it!” “Uh, Count Dracula, sir, you’ll be wanting some rest, its getting
Friday Fictioneers ~ Igor’s Moment Of Gory Glory
“And now, ladies and gentlemen, my prize, something I designed, a likeness of one of my……previous…guests, here at my castle, by my own hands. Igor! The covering! Unveil it!” “Uh, Count Dracula, sir, you’ll be wanting some rest, its getting
100 WCGU Challenge ~ A Message From Hell
”….the extreme weather meant…” is the 100 Word prompt _____________________________________________________ “Not one step back! Not one! You hear me?” the Führer screamed into the phone, spitting, repugnantly, to a phone that might as well have had no cord. The field commander outside
100 WCGU Challenge ~ A Message From Hell
”….the extreme weather meant…” is the 100 Word prompt _____________________________________________________ “Not one step back! Not one! You hear me?” the Führer screamed into the phone, spitting, repugnantly, to a phone that might as well have had no cord. The field commander outside
Trifecta ~ No Exit Door
In good humour, I see this week, Trifecta, despite being jokingly labelled ”potty mouths” by Tara publicly on Twitter…..anyway, announcing the challenge> “a 33-word example of personification, the practice of attaching human traits and characteristics with inanimate objects, phenomena and animals (http://literary-devices.com)….when the wind howls, the
Trifecta ~ No Exit Door
In good humour, I see this week, Trifecta, despite being jokingly labelled ”potty mouths” by Tara publicly on Twitter…..anyway, announcing the challenge> “a 33-word example of personification, the practice of attaching human traits and characteristics with inanimate objects, phenomena and animals (http://literary-devices.com)….when the wind howls, the
Friday Fictioneers ~ The Code
Step by step. A grand last view, if not grand last words: “Keep movin’ ye rat!” A shove in the back. As if I’d stumble so easily! And even shady palm trees. . Step by step. T’wards my necklace of
Friday Fictioneers ~ The Code
Step by step. A grand last view, if not grand last words: “Keep movin’ ye rat!” A shove in the back. As if I’d stumble so easily! And even shady palm trees. . Step by step. T’wards my necklace of
Trifecta: Phone Calls From The Faroes
This week’s word is: BITCH (noun) - 3: something that is extremely difficult, objectionable, or unpleasant. response must be between 33 and 333 words. must use the 3rd definition of the given word in your post. The word itself needs to be included in
Trifecta: Phone Calls From The Faroes
This week’s word is: BITCH (noun) - 3: something that is extremely difficult, objectionable, or unpleasant. response must be between 33 and 333 words. must use the 3rd definition of the given word in your post. The word itself needs to be included in
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