Tag Archives: Mostly Micro

CCC285: Mavis

Posted on April 25, 2024 by crispina kemp

  We left Mavis on lookout duty. It seemed a good choice, she was creatively camouflaged and skilful at blending with her surroundings. No one would see her while she would see everyone. She would alert us to intruders, give … Continue reading →

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Miranda’s Play

Posted on April 14, 2024 by crispina kemp

Pst! Pst! Go away, Miranda. Yea, but I’ve written a play Set on an island With magical beings I’m calling it The Tempest. It’s been done, Miranda. 27 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Tempest

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CCC280: The House of My Dreams

Posted on March 21, 2024 by crispina kemp

It was the house of my dreams A nightmare, it seems I saved for years Worked hard, lived frugal, encountered uncomprehending stares And finally Finally FINALLY I could afford it Only to find all the windows and doors boarded And … Continue reading →

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CCC279: Bequeathed

Posted on March 14, 2024 by crispina kemp

When as a newlywed I first moved to this village my retirement dream was to have a cottage set into the woods. I would have all the latest electronic gadgetry to create spooky effects – gates that creaked open when … Continue reading →

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CCC278: Mary At The Garden Gate

Posted on March 7, 2024 by crispina kemp

Mary at the garden gate Wondering why her love is late She is dead but he is not Two bullets bought, one not shot  

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CCC277: Footless

Posted on February 29, 2024 by crispina kemp

It was their meeting place. Or was until the day they found the body. Female. Blonde. Bleached, with dark roots at least two inches long. A nurse. Or maybe a care assistant, or a cleaner. They were too busy discussing … Continue reading →

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Glenda the Goose

Posted on February 18, 2024 by crispina kemp

Ever since an ungainly gosling, Glenda hasn’t wanted to join with the gang – those gaggling girls with their goggling at the glorified guys, all greedily grappling for the grass and grain. Most ungregarious, is Glenda. 35 words written for … Continue reading →

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CCC275: Another of Jack’s Crazy Plans

Posted on February 15, 2024 by crispina kemp

We could hear the tide rolling in behind us, chasing us across the foreshore. But we’d soon be safe. We could see from the dryness of sand that the tide didn’t lap the cliffs. We just had to get that … Continue reading →

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CCC271: The Race Was On

Posted on January 18, 2024 by crispina kemp

Ivy and Sunflower agreed to have a race. Who could reach the sky first. Ivy was slow at the off, while Sunflower shot up, way ahead. But then came the storm – which laid Sunflower flat. Meanwhile, Ivy lazily climbed. … Continue reading →

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CCC269: Sorry, I’ll Come Back Another Day

Posted on January 4, 2024 by crispina kemp

“Bertie, leave that dirty old bowl alone.” “But Maisy, look, there’s something in it.” “Dead fish, of course, you lout. What else would you find in an old fishbowl?” But it wasn’t fish. These were figures, human figures, and they … Continue reading →

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