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Category Archives: prompt
Finding A Way #flashfiction#microcosms
Delphine Tombola knew from Primary school that the faith she would embrace would need to provide her with a complete and comprehensive way of living. She dabbled with the four major religions and dropped them once they revealed their inherent … Continue reading
Fruit: The Ultimate Passion Killer #carrotranch
‘How did the date go, Morgan?’ ‘It was what my old gran would have called a curate’s egg.’ ‘What did you do, Morgan?’ ‘Ate a banana.’ ‘Come again?’ ‘We went to the Peking Paradise…’ ‘Classy.’ ‘Shut up Logan. Then the … Continue reading
House Proud #prompt #speculativefiction
Mus Souris had a problem. The tornado had been inaptly timed and having his house blown up into an acacia, while normally a mere inconvenience, was a potential disaster. First his soon to be mother in law was coming to … Continue reading
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Signs, A Dyslexic’s Guide #carrotranch #flashfiction #thoughtpiece
Signs, A Dyslexic’s Guide ‘It must be a sign, Logan.’ ‘It’s a cloud, Morgan.’ ‘No, but it’s like an Arrow and that means love, so she…’ ‘Love?’ ‘Love’s Winged Arrow. Eros.’ ‘More like a straw and you’re clutching it.’ ‘Ha … Continue reading
The Just Right Royalty #writephoto #shortfiction
Gruinard the Abashed couldn’t complain. Not really. After all, as was constantly pointed out by the Court Sycophants he was Heir to the Throne, commonly considered a dish, comely of aspect and sturdy of build. He held a pose, he … Continue reading
Having Faith, One Root Vegetable At A Time ‘#prompt #carrotranch #flashfiction #morganandlogan
‘Wassup? You look like someone’s shrink-wrapped your brain.’ ‘It’s this prompt; I’ve to write about a shard.’ ‘I hate that word.’ ‘Shard? Why?’ ‘Reminds me when I broke Grandpa’s urn. Mum went bonkers.’ ‘How’d you…?’ “Used it as a wicket…’ … Continue reading
Between A Rock And A Sore Place
‘Morning Captain.’ ‘Morning Staff. What’s on the agenda today?’ ‘I’m really excited about the first one. It was in the quiz the other night…’ ‘Bit of a geek, aren’t you?’ ‘No, listen Captain. This is cool. Name five of the … Continue reading
