About the challenge: Each Tuesday I will provide a prompt photo, and your mission is to tell a story based on that prompt in 140 characters or less.
If you accept the challenge, be sure to let me know in the comments with a link to your tale. A final note: if you need help tracking the number of characters in your story, there is a nifty online tool that will count for you at charactercountonline.com.
I will do a roundup each Tuesday, along with providing us a new prompt. Have Fun!
Here is the roundup of last week’s creative twittering tales based on the photo below. If I missed your story, please let me know so I can add it to the line-up.
Gayl from her blog of Words, Photos and Art started us off with three wistful tales bring us full circle.
Leaving Home
With a lump in his throat he took one last look.
Saying goodbye was hard. Determined, he turned away.
He’d do his best and make them proud.
(137 characters)
The Big City
Big city awaits
Scary for this country boy
A new place and job
Her letters charmed him
For the first time they would meet
Would they hit it off?
(139 characters)
Coming Back Home
Would anyone recognize him? 16 years had passed!
Still, it was home. At least his mom would welcome him with a hug.
He was nervous but happy.
(139 characters)
Pat from BlackCatAlley wrote about rites of passage.
Look left at what’s left behind.
Right holds no purchase yet
A shadowed place of regret
Black ashes fill your mouth
Rite of passage will out.
(character count: 138)
Michael at Morpethroad wrote a tale that really tugged at the old heartstrings with a cliffhanger! Grab a tissue.
Will he be there?
What will I do if he’s not?
I’ve nowhere to go.
He said he’d be there.
I can’t turn around now.
Please be there.
I love you.
(136 Characters)
Kathryn at AnotherFoodieBlogger gave us a cautionary tale about what happens when one does not pay attention. I have to admit she got me. I completely misread the ending!
With his Beats on full blast, he didn’t hear the “assume crash position” command in the final minute before touchdown. All survived but one.
Lady Lee Manila penned a tale of pondering and acceptance in her twitter poem.
Endured the pain
Summer came
Was there a flicker of hope?
Did I overcome the storm?
When the flame died down
I had to accept
No place like home
(137 Characters)
Di at Pensivity101 wrote about the high price of overcoming a phobia.
She wondered if it was worth it.
Ten thousand bucks to look out of a window.
That was the cost of addressing her flying anxiety.
(126 characters)
Joy at Poetry Joy shared three poetic tales tucked into a lovely essay about home.
He feels a tug to look back
calling him homeward
His eyes realize how vast
the universe can be
He aches to stay as he
breaks the cord to leave
(139 characters)
A window seat is a way
to see more clearly, get
a fresh perspective, because
home is anywhere at all
No more or less than
a place to lay his head
(140 characters)
“Are you ready for this?
He nods, gulps back tears, turns to take another look outside, where home shrinks small while he faces new horizons.
(140 characters)
Peter at Peter’s Ponderings wrote a chilling, dark tale that I’m guessing did not have a happy ending!
For maximum casualties from the full load of fuel, the bomb would explode as the plane reached 100 feet.
Just time for one final prayer!
(136 characters)
Willow at WillowDot21 took us on a whirlwind tale of regret that ended in relief! Whew!
Had he done wrong?Too late now!It had seemed an innocent request. Panicking he open the bag, it was just a scarf the label said.Love to Mum.
{139 Characters}
Sonali at Howling with the Wolf was moved by the gray tones in this week’s prompt, giving us a sad tale.
Weren’t your friends supposed to be on this trip?
She smiled forlornly.
“They couldn’t make it.”
Abandonment was a bitter pill to digest.
(137 characters)
Lorraine at her FrillyFreudianSlip took a whimsical look at the mind of a worry-wart.
did I water the fichus?
did I turn off the stove?
did I unplug the heater?
did I lock the door?
did I leave my keys in the door?
did I . . .
(136 Characters)
Nicola from SometimesStellarStoryteller gave us a futuristic view of a world unraveled by a political ideology. I do hope it’s not a premonition!
I often rode the train to gaze on history, aching for a return to the life replayed here in grayscale, before Trump cremated the surface.
(137 Characters)
Newcomer this week, Paul at LifeAt17 took us on a liberating journey of letting go and hope for the future.
“Finally, I am venturing forth into a new journey away from the shackles of past, away from toxic people and situations sucking me dry.”
(108 Characters)
Irena at Books and Hot Tea wrote about starting over and new beginnings.
Window introduces me to my new home. Leaving was hard, though I had nothing to leave. Arriving is harder, with everything to win or lose.
(137 Characters)
Leara, another newbie to the challenge, of LearaWritesAndTakesPics also told us a tale about new beginnings.
The Tracks
Watching the past pass away with its lights and shadows, I leave it all behind. I leave them all behind. Down these tracks, a new life waits.
(141 Characters)
The Bag Lady carried the new beginnings theme home with a tale of leaving.
Joanne looked out and silently said goodbye to her past. She had to look only forward now. A new life, new job, new destination, success.
(137 Characters)
And starting you all off, here is my tale about going back home…
Home
It had been years. Everything had changed, new buildings and faces. But one thing remained. Home was there, smaller than he remembered.
(135 Characters)
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I just have to say, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! What a great group of twitter tales this week! I love that each one is unique. Even if the theme is similar, it is so interesting to hear your unique voices adding to the narrative. And Bravo y’all. You are masters of brevity, telling your stories, one and all, in 140 characters or less!
Are you ready for this week’s prompt photo? Here you go. Have FUN! 🙂
Morty
Morty roamed the halls of Shady Grove growling at anyone who got too close. But it was well-known if he liked you, your days were numbered.
(139 Characters)
-kat – 7 February 2017
February 7th, 2017 at 1:58 am
[…] Twittering Tales # 17 (photo from […]
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February 7th, 2017 at 2:01 am
Must be all the original Star Trek and Star Trek: Voyageur I’ve been watching:
https://in25wordsmoreorless.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/tt-17-spock/
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:51 am
This is awesome! I love it!
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February 7th, 2017 at 2:05 pm
Thanks, Kat. The twittering tale just popped into my noggin.
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February 7th, 2017 at 2:10 pm
Haha! Thank you for the smile today! 😊
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February 7th, 2017 at 2:03 am
WOW!!! What a fantastic compilation from last week! I agree, it just keeps getting better and better. I’ll have to thinky on this one, but I caught this *just* before beddy-bye, so will come back tomorrow with mine. 🙂
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:19 am
I hear tweeting is all the rage these days! 😉
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February 7th, 2017 at 11:55 am
I have a twitter account but I NEVER use it.
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February 7th, 2017 at 12:16 pm
Neither do I. Haha!
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February 7th, 2017 at 2:39 am
Reblogged this on ladyleemanila and commented:
twittering tales 🙂
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February 7th, 2017 at 3:32 am
Some spectacular Twittering Tales there. I love this challenge!
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:21 am
There are! This is becoming such a fun challenge! 🙂
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February 7th, 2017 at 3:49 am
[…] Written for: https://katmyrman.com/2017/02/07/twittering-tales-16-7-february-2017/ […]
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February 7th, 2017 at 3:50 am
Hi Kat, here is my cat response:
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February 7th, 2017 at 5:21 am
Hello Kat,here is my effort this week (have hanky ready)
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February 7th, 2017 at 7:35 am
[…] Source: Twittering Tales #16 – 7 February 2017 […]
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:04 am
[…] Here is our photo prompt from Kat Myrman our task on Twittering tales is to is to tell a story based on that prompt in 140 characters or less. Rules and Pingback here […]
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:08 am
Hi Kat sorry I just noticed I had a similar idea as you sorry, that will teach me for publishing before reading your entry!! xxxx
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:12 am
No apologies! I like to think of it as “great minds think alike”! 😉 Don’t change you tale! You should always write what you see. ❤
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:14 am
Thanks Kat, yes I like great minds think alike. I won’t add what my mother used to say!! 🙂 xxxx
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:59 am
heehee! 😀
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:12 am
[…] by KAT – 140 tweet story to the image prompt […]
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:13 am
Hello Kat. My first time here. Here is mine. xx
https://ramblingsfromros.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/twittering-tales-16-7-february-2017/
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:59 am
Thanks Ros. I just checked it out. A chilling, heartbreaking tale! Welcome!
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February 7th, 2017 at 1:38 pm
[…] my poetic responses to my inventive, creative friend, Kat Myrman’s ‘Twittering Tales’ photo prompt this week, I couldn’t help but focus on the potential challenges facing this imaginary woman […]
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February 7th, 2017 at 1:40 pm
Great photo, Kat. I’ve got a poetic trio and a bit of a reflection, because this photo prompt was just too good and stirred some deep thoughts in me! 🙂 x
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February 7th, 2017 at 2:09 pm
I love that you are such a deep thinker Joy. Your words are always heartfelt and poignant. ❤
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February 7th, 2017 at 2:17 pm
Thanks, Kat. It can be a drawback at times! I don’t seem to do superficial very well. My mind is naturally inclined to dig deep. 😊💜
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February 7th, 2017 at 4:27 pm
❤
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February 7th, 2017 at 4:08 pm
I guess my twittering tales have been a bit dark as of late. Must be all this snow. Here is mine:
Gladys was fed up with the damned therapy cat they kept placing in her lap.
“Shhh kitty, be still. You won’t feel a thing.”
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February 7th, 2017 at 4:10 pm
You’re not the only one, Kathryn. There were a few along the theme of choking that cat…or poisoning. It’s been a rough time in so many way. Hang in there! 👍🏻
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February 7th, 2017 at 4:14 pm
Oh I didn’t read the other ones, I like to see them all at once on Tuesday. 5 more inches of snow today already, UGH!
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February 7th, 2017 at 4:24 pm
Oh boy. I know you must be so over it!
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February 7th, 2017 at 6:39 pm
This has been totally awesome – and it just keeps on growing and getting better and better 🙂 how wonderful is this??
Awesome stories everyone 🙂
And another fantastic image for this week – thanks Kat 🙂
and great new tale/tail from you – love the idea of your days being numbered, but in a much lovelier way, given the place etc. 🙂
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February 7th, 2017 at 7:13 pm
I have heard about cats who are drawn to residents in nursing homes when they are near death, as if they sense it. They sit with the people as if to comfort them. I think that’s a lovely thing.
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February 7th, 2017 at 7:19 pm
yes, it does happen, as well as with dogs too …. and well, it can help ease the transitions …. but honestly, when I read your tale, I didn’t read it as “not long for the world” – I felt it more like the grumpy cat chooses his/her victims and then, you’re doomed because a cat demanding attention and affection just won’t let up 😉
but either way – your twittering tale this week is great 🙂
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February 7th, 2017 at 7:21 pm
Ooh! I like your interpretation. Aren’t words wonderful?! ❤
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February 7th, 2017 at 9:45 pm
they are 🙂
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February 8th, 2017 at 10:29 am
Here’s mine Kat – 2 this week.https://pollymermaid.wordpress.com/2017/02/08/twittering-tales-16-7-february-2017/
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February 8th, 2017 at 12:42 pm
[…] response to Kat’s Twittering Tales challenge to write a story in 140 characters or less prompted by the below […]
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February 8th, 2017 at 4:39 pm
Another Excellent round of Creative Writings. 🌹🌹🌹
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February 8th, 2017 at 6:21 pm
[…] story was in response to the Twittering Tales challenge hosted by Kat at her blog Like Mercury Colliding. The challenge is to come up with a bite size story within the 140 character count of a tweet, […]
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February 8th, 2017 at 6:23 pm
This looks fun, can I join in? Here’s my first attempt: https://kirstwrites.wordpress.com/2017/02/08/twittering-tales-a-microfiction-challenge/
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February 8th, 2017 at 7:05 pm
Absolutely. Come join the fun! 😊🎉😊
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February 8th, 2017 at 10:42 pm
[…] Twittering Tales #16 – 7 February 2017 […]
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February 8th, 2017 at 10:42 pm
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February 8th, 2017 at 11:50 pm
[…] time for Twittering Tales again, where Kat Myrman shares a photograph. Then we write a tale in 140 characters or less inspired […]
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February 8th, 2017 at 11:51 pm
http://www.gaylswright.com/2017/02/09/kindness-goes-long-way/
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February 9th, 2017 at 6:35 am
[…] The goal is to write a twitter-length story, in 140 characters or less. You can see the challenge HERE. 🙂 Here’s my story for this week’s […]
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February 9th, 2017 at 6:36 am
Hi! Here’s my new Twittering Tale: https://booksandhottea.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/twittering-tales-16-the-pet/
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February 10th, 2017 at 11:55 am
[…] welcome to Fiction Friday where I share some of my writing. This week’s post is a response to Kat Myrman’s Twittering Tales 140 character tell-alls prompt, where she provides a prompt photo and our mission is to tell a story based on that prompt in 140 […]
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February 10th, 2017 at 12:51 pm
Reblogged this on Mick E Talbot Poems and commented:
twittering tales
from the hearts of many
love despair hope
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February 10th, 2017 at 1:03 pm
so much goodness
twittering tales all from the heart
love hope empathy
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February 10th, 2017 at 1:38 pm
[…] Twittering Tales […]
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February 11th, 2017 at 6:02 am
[…] count: 136) Twittering Tales #16 image public […]
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February 14th, 2017 at 12:57 am
[…] is the roundup of last week’s creative twittering tales based on the photo below. If I missed your story, please let me know so I can add it to the […]
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