Category Archives: microfiction

And on the twenty-seventh day… #microfiction #flashfiction

Posted on Dec 5, 2016 by TanGental

Jane Dougherty’s microfiction prompt this week is  Eve squeezed her eyes shut. Bloody Adam hadn’t watered the Tree again and they all knew where that would lead. ‘Hey, matey-boy. Stop writing poetry and do something useful.’ ‘Hmm?’ Adam appeared lost … Continue reading →

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No one expects the unexpected #writephoto

Posted on Dec 3, 2016 by TanGental

Sue Vincent’s #writephoto prompt this week is Tricia Ashe led a quiet, rather mundane existence. Quiet because she was deaf. Mundane because that how things happened in Viceroy-on-Twistle. She rose at 6.30, had tea and put the lead on Sherpa … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name? #shortstory #microcosms

Posted on Dec 2, 2016 by TanGental

Microcosms this week offered us (you still have time to join in): Spinster, London, Comedy   Marigold sat, nervously gripping her bag. The dating agency was her last resort. Sylvia, the woman interviewing her, tried a smile. ‘Don’t be nervous. Just … Continue reading →

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The Memory River #microfiction

Posted on Nov 29, 2016 by TanGental

Another picture prompt from Jane Doughtery Millicent Mercury visited the river every day, accompanied by her dog, Rufus. Rufus knew they would stay by the bank for a while and settled to his customary pose, watching for anyone who might … Continue reading →

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Always Breakfast #microcosms #shortstory

Posted on Nov 26, 2016 by TanGental

Microcosms is a regular Friday prompt; this week the three were: Guesthouse, grandson, memoir Adele pulled the curtains. ‘Morning colonel. Lovely day for a walk?’ She moved quickly to the bed, straightening the sheets. He didn’t like his bed to … Continue reading →

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At the end of the rainbow #microfiction

Posted on Nov 24, 2016 by TanGental

Meteorologically speaking the pale rainbow, while unusual was not unique. Several occassions of continuous rainbows had been noted, usually portending dramatic events though in these more enlightened times most commentators sniggered at those who sought out a supernatural explanation for … Continue reading →

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Being a Dragon isn’t easy #microfiction #flashfiction

Posted on Nov 23, 2016 by TanGental

Jane Doughtery has found another intriguing image this week for her microfiction prompt So what is inside a dragon’s egg? ‘Bloody hell, John. I know this is an Easter marathon but it’s bad enough doing it dressed as reject dragons from … Continue reading →

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The Pub that had a past #microcosms #microfiction

Posted on Nov 20, 2016 by TanGental

This week’s prompt takes its lead from Leonard Cohen and his songs/albums Crime, Old Ideas, Closing Time Last Orders   ‘I had my first pint here you know.” Ben Arnold ran his hand across the dust encrusted bar and stared … Continue reading →

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Top Floor Tryst #microcosms

Posted on Nov 16, 2016 by TanGental

Another week, another prompt over at Microcosms, based on Dostoevsky’s works Landlady, weak heart, romance Madame Poulet guards her rooms with the beady eye of a tricoteuse and the ferocity of a tigress. She has rules, both verbal and written, involving … Continue reading →

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Flying Islands – Stuff Happens #microfiction

Posted on Nov 14, 2016 by TanGental

Jane Doughtery’s picture prompt is  Decluttering  Out in the ocean, there is an archipelago of small evenly-sized islands where the Frngg people live. Each island is home to a Frngg family. Once a family moves in, it stays until either … Continue reading →

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