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Category Archives: Flash Fiction
Worst Storm of My Life
Can’t we just pull off somewhere, I said as I was clutching the grab handle strenuously thinking I was going to die tonight. How the hell can you see anything? The rain was pounding down with a furry. Turbulent winds were slamming us as we tried to make it further down the highway. All thatContinueContinue reading “Worst Storm of My Life”
First Flight
It was all set, soon we would become empty nesters. It was sad to see them leave, and I knew we would miss them, but they had to go and start new lives and families of their own. I am sure we would see them from time to time and for visits on birthdays andContinueContinue reading “First Flight”
Terrified – Flash Fiction
The following was written for this week’s Flash Fiction Challenge over at Carrot Ranch. In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story deep waters. It can be literal or metaphorical. Think of a place and person and situation. Explore. Bathe. Renew. Go where the prompt leads! The waves that day were perfect forContinueContinue reading “Terrified – Flash Fiction”
Snowy Summer’s Day – Flash Fiction
The following flash fiction was written for this week’s challenge over atCarrot Ranch. In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using two words that contradict. Examples include champagne and hard-rock; rosemary and sewage; duck down and firecrackers; sleep and square-dancing. Use one of these or make up your own. Go where theContinueContinue reading “Snowy Summer’s Day – Flash Fiction”
Scared to Death – Flash Fiction
Lounging by the pool Kate looked up towards her window and was panic-stricken. A billow of black smoke was erupting. Then it hit her, she had left candles burning. “Oh my God”, she yelled. A neighbor grabbed Kate from running towards the fire. “My mother is going to kill me, what am I goingContinueContinue reading “Scared to Death – Flash Fiction”
Men in Pots – #FFFC
The following silly poem was written in response to Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge. Plant a man Watch him grow Does he grow fast or does he grow slow A vegetarian … I’d say so Look at his face, he looks like a grump I would too with those bumps Horns on his head holding upContinueContinue reading “Men in Pots – #FFFC”
Nourishing the Mind – Flash Fiction
The following was written in response to a flash fiction challenge over at Carrot Ranch. In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story to nourish. The characters can nourish or be nourished. What else can be nourished? A tree? A setting? Does the sunset nourish the soul? Go where the prompt leads! ContinueContinue reading “Nourishing the Mind – Flash Fiction”
Diving Board – Flash Fiction
The following flash fiction was written for a challenge over at Carrot Ranch. In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that features longboards. They can be used in any way you imagine, including a name for sporting equipment. How are they used and who is using them? Go where the prompt leads!ContinueContinue reading “Diving Board – Flash Fiction”
Backyard Quandary
The following was written in response to this week’s flash fiction challenge over at Carrot Ranch. In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about something crazy. Laugh like crazy, show the setting of stir-crazy or go off the rails on a crazy train. Have fun with the word and the situation, butContinueContinue reading “Backyard Quandary”
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