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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 19h

Striding away from the gruesome scene, the detective remarked, "Well, that was an unpleasant start to the day." Not trusting himself to speak yet, the rookie gave a #fervent nod. The detective checked his watch. "At least the canteen will be open by now. Time to bolster our spirits with a […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

"He's not so suave now, eh?" Safely round a corner, the rogue shrugged on his victim's gaudy jacket and struck a pose. "What d'you think?" The barbarian grimaced. "I guess it fits?" "There! He's unmistakable!" came a shout. " Let's get ourselves a bounty!" #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

Ben winced. "What's that caterwauling upstairs?" "Singing. Supposedly." With a snort, Lee inspected the edge of his knife. "Some kind of #dirge, they said." "How fitting. Perhaps we should help them finish it?" They exchanged bloodthirsty grins, oblivious to the gas seeping under the door […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

"What's it like, being The Great Detective's PA?" "Frustrating. He's always running late. Like, we arrive at the palace reception, and he notices a #fleck of dirt on his sleeve..." "And goes home to change?" "Even worse! He spends an hour lecturing the guests where it came from." […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

"What d'you think of the new thaumaturge?" "Seems skilled enough. But touchy. I don't grumble if you #jostle my arm." "No, but you're not handling eldritch compounds, either." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

"What's this?" The detective waved an envelope. The rookie blinked. "I guess it's a letter?" "I suppose so. Beats the other kind of old-fashioned missive." He smiled reminiscently. "You know, the kind that flies through the window wrapped round a #brick." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

The innkeeper nervously welcomed the stranger. "Pardon my ignorance, but you're our first guest of your, uh, type. Do you need..." "Private stable is fine." The #centaur winked. "Somewhere I can relax and take off this stupid, man-shaped hat." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

"How dreadful!" He stared at the collapsed building as rescuers cautiously approached. "How'm I supposed to #recoup my investment now?" #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

"Are you sure?" "Of course! I don't mind clearing up the #aftermath." "It's a bit messy. I didn't realise." "That's fine." "Spilled drinks, takeaway boxes and so on. Is that ok? Anything you want in return?" "Since you're offering..." "Yes?" "I'd quite like to take a semicomatose […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

7 days left to grab our punk book bundle! Steampunk, dreampunk, cyberpunk, solarpunk and loads of others. 24 books and stories for just $24, DRM-free, and yours to keep forever. itch.io/b/3913/punk-spec-fic-books Boosts appreciated 🙏🏼 #BookDeals

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

"I said I was sorry." The barbarian addressed his companion's back. "I just thought an extra diamond ring wouldn't do any harm." The rogue turned and glared. "You should trust me to know how much I can #cram into a bag before it bursts." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

"Atlas is so spoiled," Epimetheus grumbled. "The mortals don't rush to keep *us* happy, do they?" "Jealous, brother?" Prometheus replied. "I don't see you offering to take his place." "I #shudder at the thought." "Exactly!" #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

"No hyperdrive." The diplomat sighed. "We couldn't finalise the agreement with the G'ra'ra." "The negotiations were going so well!" "Yes, but to seal the deal you #clink your glasses together then sip from your bargaining partner's cup." "Sounds like a charming custom. Why didn't you?" […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

Enjoy reading punk of any kind? We've got a great selection for you! 24 stories and books, all flavours of punk*, DRM-free bundle, for just $24! Only available till the end of the month. Catch it at itch.io/b/3913/punk-spec-fic-books *Other than gorepunk, splatterpunk etc. #BookDeals

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

"Of course not," said the dragon. "It would be terribly rude of me to #gobble up a guest, even an uninvited one." "That's... reassuring," the thief stammered, eyes fixed on the piranha tank. #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

"I finally did it!" the barbarian crowed, setting down his borrowed tools. The rogue didn't look up from his book. "No need to #preen. The first lock's easy. Once you've opened them all—" "I have." "Oh. Hmph." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 18/09/2026

"I'm impressed, especially as you're a carnivore." The judge eyed the bake-off finalist curiously. "How did you #crimp the edges so decoratively?" "Easy." The green-skinned contestant grinned. "Me used me teeth." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

"Seriously! He's a..." The rookie glanced at a window display. "...#delight to work with." The detective emerged from a side street. "My ears are burning." The rookie blinked innocently. "Shopping on your day off?" "Same as you, lad." The detective peered at the reflective glass. His eyes […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026

"Do I have to?" "Young 'uns these days." The elderly knight glared at his new squire. "Did you not swear an oath of #fealty?" "Yes, but..." The boy unenthusiastically knelt with the blade. "I didn't think you meant trimming toenails." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 10/09/2026

"Help! There's a demon in my prize-winning garden!" "What is it?" "A #hyacinth, best in class." "... I meant the monster." "Oh. A goat." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 01/09/2026

"You're curious about that?" The wizard raised his eyebrows. "It's a #vast field, far too much to comprehend without decades of study and toil." "You could have just said you didn't know," the rogue muttered. #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

The detective flipped through the documents. "Hmm. A hoot? Where would you stash an #owl?" The rookie sighed. "Maybe they heard a car horn?" "Maybe..." His face fell, then he triumphantly brandished a flyer. "Ha. National Ornithology Convention." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 30/08/2026

Pondering the chessboard, the witch stiffened. "Incoming knight." Her hostess grinned with blinding white fangs. "They never trek all the way here." "But I definitely heard a #clank. And rattling. Getting closer." "Morning, missus." A cheerful voice preceded a mop and pail. "We're out of […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

"Why're you always such a wet #blanket?" Cassandra shrugged, wondering why she even bothered. #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

"You idiot! How're we going to hide a Rodin?" "Easy. I'll smash it into #gravel." "... I'd rather be caught." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

"I've never been so insulted!" The mage stamped velvet-slippered feet. "Total lack of respect. Who does he think he is?" "What's with the #tirade?" the barbarian murmured. The rogue chuckled. "The junior scholar showed up in an identical silk robe." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction #MastoPrompt […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 24/08/2026

"... pillar of society." The celebrant raised their voice over the pallbearers' laboured grunts. "A #bastion of honour. Truly a rock we could rely on." "But an idiot to confront that gorgon," came a loud whisper. #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

RE: mhthaung.com/2026/08/23/vss100 My hundredth very short story blogpost! 🥳🎇 First one was in January 2017, so it's taken a while to get here... #microfiction #blogpost

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

The official leapt into a #palanquin and cried, "Follow that thief!" The lead bearer frowned. "The one on the horse?" "Yes!" "One moment, sir." He addressed his partners. "Rollerskates time, let's go." "Wooo!" #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 19/08/2026

"Why d'you think that?" "He always wears black, that #pallid complexion, plus he only goes out at night..." "Like everyone else living here?" "You mean they're ALL vampires?" Sigh. #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 08/08/2026

August is Kobo Plus Fantasy month! Got a subscription (or thinking about one) and not sure where to start? Try this selection: www.kobo.com/gb/en/p/kobo-plus-fant… #fantasy #scifi #amreading

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 18/08/2026

"#Noodles again?" "Be glad we have food at all." "I guess. Once things settle down and we're out of this shelter, I'll catch us some fish, mmm." "With what?" "See that bait box in the corner?" "That's bait? Oh..." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 17/08/2026

The detective wagged a finger. "You don't get to my level without years of hard grift." "Did you mean #graft, sir?" "Did I?" His brow wrinkled. "Oh. That explains a lot." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

RE: mhthaung.com/2026/08/16/vss99 After connecting my website to the fediverse a few months ago ago, I finally figured out my username and how to follow my own posts 😳 . Boosting in case anyone wants to follow me there. And as always, boosts appreciated. (Would also really appreciate […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2026

"You spent it already?" The barbarian blinked. "What happened to careful plans beating #instant gratification any day of the week?" The rogue didn't even look embarrassed. "Oh, that's just until the caper's done." #MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 13/08/2026

"Always done it that way," the red-nosed embalmer insisted. The funeral home's new owner scrunched his brow. "But... finest brandy?" "Sure." The embalmer hiccuped. "Infuse every single #cavity with it. That's why we're the best." "Well, ok then." The owner hurried off before any gruesome work […]

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Bodhipaksa @bodhipaksa.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 10/08/2026

Someone just alerted me to the fact that my book on self-compassion, "This Difficult Thing of Being Human," is on sale for $1.99 on Amazon. It's also on sale on bookshop.org and presumably on Kobo and Apple Books too. Lots of people have written to say that this book has been life-changing for […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 10/08/2026

Slobbering sounded outside the campfire's light. A guard flinched. "What in #tarnation was that?" "Oh, nothing." The wagon master smiled at the civilians. No point worrying them. "Tarnation? An interesting term," the scholar mused. "Did you know it's a bowdlerised form of—" "I said it was […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 09/08/2026

Eyeing the trowel, the rookie said, "I didn't know you were into gardening, sir." "I'm not." The detective huffed. "My informant told me to wear a buttonhole tonight." "Oh. Er... It's just the flower, not the entire plant, right?" "Of course I know that!" The detective went redder than the […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 08/08/2026

"What do you mean, lost him?" The Komodo dragon scowled at his sidekick. The gecko winced. "As you ordered, I followed him into the jungle. You'd said to stick—" "—to his tail like a #burr, yes?" "He's a skink, right? So while I was watching his tai, the rest of him ran off." #MastoPrompt […]

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MH Thaung @mhthaung.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 08/08/2026

August is Kobo Plus Fantasy month! Got a subscription (or thinking about one) and not sure where to start? Try this selection: www.kobo.com/gb/en/p/kobo-plus-fant… #fantasy #scifi #amreading

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