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The Price of Beauty
Looking at its stunning setting by the Atlantic, and the cute little houses with rust-coloured roofs cropping out of a sea of greenery, you could easily believe that none could beat such outstanding beauty. And you would be right. Jardim … Continue reading
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Tagged Absurd, amwriting, Beauty, Competition, Contest, Creative, Creative Writing, Dark, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humor, Humour, Jardim Do Mar, Madeira, Nature, Portugal, Rivalry, Short story, Story, Sunday Photo Fiction, Writing, Writing Challenge
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The Aftermath #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal
They tried to kill me in various ways But my resilient spirit left them in a daze They were crushed, and I, the winner, took it all While they regretted their madness, in taking that near-fatal call They tried … Continue reading
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Tagged 28DaysinPortugal, Absurd, amwriting, Crazy, Creative, Creative Writing, Fiction, Humor, Humour, Jardim Do Mar, Mad, Madeira, Nonsense, Portugal, Prazeres, Short story, Story, Travel, Travel Diaries, Travel Fiction, Travel Tales, Travel Writing, Travelogue, Travels, VisitPortugal, Writing
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A Lazy Day in Prazeres #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal
It was a foggy day, and the normally deep blue sea had merged seamlessly with the grey clouds and mist. In short, a perfect day for just lying in the blanket and catching up on our reading, while drinking copious … Continue reading
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Tagged 28DaysinPortugal, Absurd, amwriting, Birds, Crazy, Creative, Creative Writing, Fiction, Humor, Humour, Mad, Madeira, Nature, Nonsense, Portugal, Prazeres, Short story, Story, Travel, Travel Diaries, Travel Fiction, Travel Tales, Travel Writing, Travelogue, Travels, VisitPortugal, Writing
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The Object of My Affection #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal
The first time I saw her, I knew I had to make her mine. And so, I did everything in my power to get her for myself. However, what I had not bargained for was the attraction from undesirable elements … Continue reading
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Tagged 28DaysinPortugal, Absurd, amwriting, Creative, Creative Writing, Fiction, Humor, Humour, Mad, Madeira, Nonsense, Portugal, Prazeres, Short story, Story, Travel, Travel Diaries, Travel Fiction, Travel Tales, Travel Writing, Travelogue, Travels, VisitPortugal, Writing
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The Makeover of Prazeres #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal
The highway was empty, as usual, and my car spoke with the wind as it breezed towards Prazeres. Prazeres, my village for forty years, means ‘Pleasures’ in Portuguese, and as I entered the village, I could see why. Flowers … Continue reading
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Tagged 28DaysinPortugal, Absurd, amwriting, Bull, Creative, Creative Writing, Environment, Fiction, Humor, Humour, Mad, Madeira, Nature, Nonsense, Portugal, Prazeres, Short story, Story, Travel, Travel Diaries, Travel Fiction, Travel Tales, Travel Writing, Travelogue, VisitPortugal, Writing
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A Tale of Two Kitties #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal
Seated in a restaurant with terrible food but terrific views of Porto Moniz, Madeira, we suddenly got distracted by a beautiful cat, walking calmly along the narrow edge of the wall like it was a broad promenade on which she … Continue reading
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Tagged 28DaysinPortugal, amwriting, Creative, Creative Writing, Fiction, Humor, Humour, Madeira, Portugal, Short story, Story, Travel, Travel Diaries, Travel Fiction, Travel Tales, Travel Writing, Travelogue, VisitPortugal, Writing
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A Brief History of the World #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal
Grandpa Marco was surrounded by his numerous grandkids, and was taking great joy in ‘reluctantly’ telling them their history, and the role he had played in creating it. It was that time of the millennium again, Grandpa Marco said, when … Continue reading
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Madeira’ No. 1 School Goes on a Field Trip #PortugalPlots #28DaysinPortugal
The roll call was in full flow. Miss Beatriz, the dynamic Headmistress of the school always took great pride in their discipline. “Mariana?” “Present Miss.” “Miguel?” “Present Miss.” “Afonso?” “Present Miss.” “Are you seriously planning to go on the field … Continue reading
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Tagged 28DaysinPortugal, Absurd, amwriting, Children, Creative, Creative Writing, Dolphins, Fiction, Funchal, Humor, Humour, Imagination, Kids, Madeira, magic, Nature, Nonsense, Portugal, Short story, Story, Travel, Travel Diaries, Travel Fiction, Travel Tales, Travel Writing, Travelogue, Travels, VisitPortugal, Writing
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The Dancer of Funchal #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal
The restaurant wore a deserted look, as always, even though it was a glorious sunny day. And then, the music started, and things were never the same again. By itself, there was nothing special about the music. It was the … Continue reading
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The Menace of Madeira #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal
They stood at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, deep in contemplation. After a while, Romaine whispered, “So what should we do now?” Cedric thought for a while and replied, “I have no idea. Something like this has never happened … Continue reading
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