Category Archives: Mostly Micro

CCC157: Pixelated Ladies

Posted on November 11, 2021 by crispina kemp

They said we’d never escape, that there was more than that iron barrier to hold us in, herded like Lubanthan Goblins. Yet Meghan claimed she knew a spell. We cleared the leaves for her to write it in the soil. … Continue reading →

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Murky’s Empire

Posted on November 6, 2021 by crispina kemp

The Magnificent Maker made humankind and like troublesome flies, they multiplied. ‘Here are too many,’ he said and sent a flood. He saved a few which again became many. They had roofs over their heads, food in their bellies and … Continue reading →

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CCC156: It’s All In The Name

Posted on November 4, 2021 by crispina kemp

Thou shalt not pass! Gandalf growled and barked. “I’m sorry,” his owner said. “We never should have named him that.”  

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CCC155: Lily

Posted on October 28, 2021 by crispina kemp

Lights Bright sparkling lights Like stars fallen to earth Stars singing her worth. Lily woke up smiling while still in bed Her dream repeating in her head. The stars had beckoned her Called to her from afar Granted her dream … Continue reading →

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Blood-formed Laces

Posted on October 16, 2021 by crispina kemp

They fought with guts and guns and taunts of come-on They wiped the field on the defeated faces of human races They patterned them with blood-formed laces The legion from our region 32 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Prompt: Legion

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CCC149: Whistling Sisters

Posted on September 16, 2021 by crispina kemp

“Stop your whistling,” my grandpa said. And when I turned to him – cos he’d never said it before – he added, “A whistling woman’s good for God nor man.” Was he saying I wasn’t a kid anymore? “Come, sit … Continue reading →

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CCC148: Sail Away

Posted on September 9, 2021 by crispina kemp

For his birthday I bought him a yacht. He sailed away without saying goodbye.

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Slam the Man

Posted on August 30, 2021 by crispina kemp

It was easy to take stock To list the qualities The abilities The attained training The experience To lay my plans I would not be taken for a fool again I would marshal my weapons And SLAM the man! 39 … Continue reading →

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CCC146: Little Ted Busted

Posted on August 26, 2021 by crispina kemp

Ted thought no one would find him, holed up in the old telephone box. No one used it; everyone had their own mobile phones. But his rural sequester was broken when the village got a new vicar. “Since the phone … Continue reading →

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CCC145: RIP, Grandma

Posted on August 19, 2021 by crispina kemp

“Don’t you go falling down that well, Little ‘Un,” That’s what my grandpa said every time. “She won’t fall, you daft ‘un,” my grandma always answered him and would allow me to carry the empty bucket down the moss-lined garden … Continue reading →

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