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Tanglebranch Meadows

@tanglebranch

160 acres of fun! Homesteading, self-sufficiency, music, art, and nerdiness abound...

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Tanglebranch Meadows
@tanglebranch Jan 1, 2019, 1:33 AM UTC

Haul Out The Holly - TWB Holiday Scandal Contest

Kendra dropped the dusty cardboard box on the coffee table. She pointed an accusatory finger at it. “You mind explaining why I found that in the attic?” Gran wrinkled her already-wrinkly nose. With u…

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Tanglebranch Meadows
@tanglebranch Oct 13, 2018, 4:52 PM UTC

Just Breathe - TWB 100 Words Contest Phase Two!

Welcome back, dear readers of mine. I have for you today something of a reprint. I and the other contestants in the current stage of The Writer's Block 100-words contest have all spent the last while…

90 upvotes 5 replies $0.72
Tanglebranch Meadows
@tanglebranch Oct 10, 2018, 3:59 PM UTC

Check, Please - Fifty Word Challenge

The waitress takes our untouched plates. She's uncomfortable. “How about dessert?” She's bleak. “We have cheesecake, tiramisu, or pumpkin pie.” She's innocent, caught in the crossfire. My husband squ…

56 upvotes 11 replies $0.36
Tanglebranch Meadows
@tanglebranch Oct 8, 2018, 3:39 AM UTC

I Do - Fifty Word Story Challenge

Any second now, she'll realize her mistake, and leave me for a better man. She knows me, and loves me anyway. Mad girl! She's nearly out of time to run. But she doesn't. When the preacher says it's t…

45 upvotes 2 replies $0.09
Tanglebranch Meadows
@tanglebranch Sep 26, 2018, 4:05 PM UTC

Just Breathe - TWB 100-Word Contest Entry

“Your call is important to us. A representative will be with you soon.” Relax. Someone will answer. There's time. Feet up. Concentrate. Old pop on the line. Something breathy about breathing. Oh, the…

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Tanglebranch Meadows
@tanglebranch Sep 1, 2018, 1:56 AM UTC

My Actifit Report Card: August 31 2018

Wowie! What a day. Spent the morning catching up on some much neglected fiction writing work. So not a lot of activity then. After lunch, I unloaded some hay bales I'd stacked on my trailer yesterday…

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Tanglebranch Meadows
@tanglebranch Aug 30, 2018, 3:02 AM UTC

My Actifit Report Card: August 29 2018

Hey! Just trying out this new app, and started tracking yesterday. Life on the farm is very busy. Today my activities started early, with a 5:00 am sheep-chasing adventure! Naughty things broke their…

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Tanglebranch Meadows
@tanglebranch Aug 24, 2018, 11:00 PM UTC

The Kitten - TWB 100-Word Contest Entry

The kitten saved me, really. The fighting ended, first time in days. Rations long gone, I emerged from hiding, seeking dead soldiers to loot. I heard her mewling. Eyes reflected my flashlight ray fro…

32 upvotes 9 replies $0.17
Tanglebranch Meadows
@tanglebranch Aug 15, 2018, 6:19 PM UTC

Messandra's Tears - Chapter One (TWB First Chapter Challenge Entry)

Ok, here we go, finally got this thing ready! Many many thanks to @negativer, @kd-neeley, and @fromage for giving me some pre-publishing feedback. This story has been brewing, percolating, tormenting…

106 upvotes 16 replies $0.24
Tanglebranch Meadows
@tanglebranch Aug 2, 2018, 5:27 PM UTC

Legend of the World Roots - Part 2

#### This is a Chain story passed between @zakludick and @tanglebranch. Each writer authors a post based on the events of previous episodes and carries on the story. #### There is very little collusi…

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