Dan Ince
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A Bridge Too Far
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Bridge… When Esther suggested the word ‘Bridge’ for this challenge, naturally, I thought about trolls. That’s a logical step, right? Anyway, it… Continue reading
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The Perfect Date
This little ‘Dear Diary’ moment was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge. Today’s word is: Blurt… Dear Blog, Holy moly, I’ve hit the motherload! I’m currently on a date with the most beautiful girl in the world and… Continue reading
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Open the Door!
This limerick was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Laughing Along With a Limerick” challenge, citing the word ‘First’ is used… My mind went to a bit of literal ‘toilet humour’ for this one: One of those days when I’m… Continue reading
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Lunch… Alfresco!
This short story was written in response to Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt #483. Today’s word is: Alfresco… So… I put my hands up for this one. Had I scrolled down just a little further on Sammi’s post, rather than… Continue reading
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The Mind of a Champion
This short story was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge. Today’s word is: Positive… Some say one of the key elements to being an athlete is to be positive. There’s the endless hours of training, the fastidious attention… Continue reading
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A Stinging Dystopia
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 49 words” challenge, citing five words which need to be included as part of the task: Wasp, Diet, Xylophone, U-Turn and Chivalry. The year… Continue reading
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Exercising for Kicks [Flash Fiction]
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Exercise… Shaun’s mum was always telling him to get more exercise. Always getting on at him to get out of his room… Continue reading
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Can You Tell A Story In… 38 Words
I called into Esther Chilton’s website yesterday. Years ago I wrote a short story which was published in the Writing Competition pages of the Writer’s Forum magazine and Esther was the judge. Aside from this cementing her as my favourite… Continue reading
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Howdy!
Not sure why my hello post leads with a ‘howdy’ heading since I’m not American, nor does it align with my natural British tendency to dial down the enthusiasm, but there it is. It felt like a howdy moment. This… Continue reading
