Monthly Archives: October 2013

Gecko With Moth

I think this moth is late on his insurance payments.

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Business Meeting – Friday Fictioneers

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story about cultural clashes begins after the photo. Genre: Humor Word Count: 100 Business Meeting “Mr. Koyanagi would like to express his elation at meeting with you,” said Hiroshi, the translator. Koyanagi was expressionless. … Continue reading

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The Wonderful Wolfen

Written for the “Okay, What If” writing challenge. A story about acceptance begins after the image. Genre: Urban Fantasy/Humor Word Count: 1111 The Wonderful Wolfen Life took a turnaround when magic returned to the world in 2014, The Mayan calendar … Continue reading

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Wyvern Harvesting – Trifecta: Week 101

Written for Trifecta: Week 101. Story begins after the image. Genre: Urban Fantasy/Humor Word Count: 333 Wyvern Harvesting When magic returned to the world in 2014, wyverns came with it. The small dragons carried a powerful poison in their stings, … Continue reading

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The Golem – Sunday Photo Fiction

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Urban Fantasy/Humor Word Count: 232 The Golem Magic had returned to the world. Unlike the previous reign of magic, we had internet this time. Hoary tomes were no longer … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Horizon

This week’s photo challenge is: Horizon. Here in hill country the horizon is not as clear, but we do the best we can. This week’s challenge may be found here: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/10/25/weekly-photo-challenge-horizon/

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Explain That – Trifextra: Week Ninety-One

Written for Trifextra. A limerick about an unusual encounter begins after the image. Explain That The Merman was handsome, said “Love me, Jenny!” So she opened up for him and loved him plenty. His babies are growin’ Her tummy is … Continue reading

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Spooky Places

Some places just give you the willies…

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Agility Trials – Friday Fictioneers

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Science Fiction/Humor Word Count: 100 Agility Trials Howard’s new robotic security dog was finally ready. He expected amazing physical feats from it. He placed the control panel, improvised from … Continue reading

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Better in the End – Okay, What If Challenge

Written for the ‘Okay, What If’ challenge. Story begins after the image. Genre: Science Fiction Better in the End I never got along with my clone. I suppose that’s my fault. I have two qualities that can be annoying: I’m … Continue reading

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