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#writephoto – The Stones by Michael

It took Pomo and Tomo four days to find the stones, the druid had told them to collect. It took four days for them to plan the dig. Four days to get them out of the ground. Found days to … Continue reading

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The Snake Queen by Isabel Caves #writephoto

The snake queen was no beauty. Her scales were of a deep emerald, but they were rough to the touch, like sandpaper. Her amber eyes were set into coy slits that closed completely when she smiled. She dressed richly, in … Continue reading

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#writephoto – Enigma by The Bag Lady

“I said, Joe, don’t touch that, a lot of good that did!”  Sharon kept talking while Joe just ignored her, as usual.  It was only a story, but I guess she was right.  I shouldn’t have touched it.  Now look … Continue reading

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Enigma by Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Tortor was a warrior and understood how the world worked.  He shook his head as he looked around the earthworks and the stones.  He approached the man who was obviously in charge. “Hey you, what’s your name?” The man slowly … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt – Enigma #writephoto

Use the image below to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT)  Wednesday 19th April and link back to this post with a pingback. Please make sure that … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up – Stones #writephoto

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken at St Patrick’s chapel in  Heysham. The chapel ruins and the sea were our compensation for arriving on a cold, January day when the church was closed for renovations. We had come … Continue reading

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The sentinel by Neel Anil Panicker #writephoto

At eighty, Thakur Vikramjit Singh still adheres to his military-style work ethics, getting up at the crack of dawn and taking a spirited kilometre long walk around his palatial farmhouse. Life for him was a beautiful chess game with all … Continue reading

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Guest author: Sarah Brentyn – Where I Spin Self Doubt Into a Post

I feel I should put my best foot forward here. Instead, I’m going to go ahead and say I’m having some sort of attack. Panic? Perhaps. I can churn out posts with the best of them. But writing for someone … Continue reading

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Invitation

At five o’clock the table’s laid, The kettle’s boiled, The scones are made. The china’s polished, silver gleams All ready for a guest it seems… Yet here I sit, I’m all alone, The inbox empty, Silent phone… Will no-one send … Continue reading

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Seeking new relationship…

Elderly hippy, likes wearing flowers. Enjoys sunbathing. Excellent home maker. Patient, generous… fairly even tempered, but subject to mood swings. Has been known to throw the occasional wobbly. Exceptionally good at dealing with children. No religious affiliation or prejudice. Excellent … Continue reading

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