Tag Archives: creative writing

A wave of problems #writephoto

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

Sue Vincent’s #writephoto prompt this week is Science is wonderful at theorising. The dinosaurs died out because of an asteroid strike off the coast of Mexico. Krakatoa’s appearance led to a mini ice age. And so on. When an exceptionally … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Delivery #microcosms #shortstory

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

This was written for Microcosms 69 using the prompt of character: Postman/mailman; place: castle; genre: romance.   ‘A new van?’ Marge walked round her son, Herbies’ shiny new vehicle. It was very red and full of fancy equipment. ‘Management have been pushing for this, ever … Continue reading →

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When The Tide Turned #flashfiction

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

Sergeant Reynolds paid the fare. ‘No cozzie, guv’nor?’ The cheeky youngster eyed the policeman. ‘Not swimming? Just ‘ere for the Belles?’ He’d strangle the oik, if he hadn’t a job to do. On board the steamer Princess Edith he sat … Continue reading →

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Sergeant Simms and the Disappearing Elephant #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

A piece of  flash ‘What we got, Mabel?’ ‘Not sure sarge. The caller said something about a missing elephant.’ ‘Joker?’ ‘Don’t think so. She sounded really upset. Seems they’re filming some sort of Carry on Hannibal up at Hocum Hall.’ … Continue reading →

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Hard Baked #prompt #shortstory #flashfiction

Posted on September 21, 2016 by

Jane Doughtery’s microfiction prompt this week is here Hard baked Amy Potter knew with a cold certainty that her life was about to take a downward spiral as complicated and intricate as the much-vaunted sourdough noose she had made during … Continue reading →

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A Thoughtful Viewing #shortstory #flashfiction

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

This week at the Ranch, Anne Goodwin has taken the reins and has prompted us thus. You’ve probably guessed it already, I’m inviting you to compose a 99-word flash on the theme of showing someone around a property. Who’s showing … Continue reading →

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Galloping, gallumphing

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

So Charli has given us this, this week February 24, 2016 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about galloping. It doesn’t have to be about horses. Is galloping a burst of energy, a run for … Continue reading →

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