Category Archives: Flash Fiction

Did Someone Say Pizza?

The following short was written in response to a flash fiction challenge over at Carrot Ranch.  In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that includes pizza. It can be an original pizza pie (or slice) or something pizza-like. Go where the prompt leads! On our last trip to Montreal, I insisted weContinue reading “Did Someone Say Pizza?”

Meg Takes Charge – Flash Fiction

The following flash fiction was written in response to a challenge over at Carrot Ranch.  In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story in which a character takes charge. Who is this character, and what situation calls for their action? It can be playful or serious, fantastical, or realistic. Go where the prompt leads!Continue reading “Meg Takes Charge – Flash Fiction”

Finally Relief – 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 that includes tapping. You can play with the sound, make it an action, or create something unexpected. Tap a story and go where the prompt leads!   Cathy not feelingContinue reading “Finally Relief – Flash Fiction”

The Search Goes On Flash Fiction

The following was written for two challenges. Flash Fiction Challenge over at Carrot Ranch. March 5, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about Clarice. She can be any Clarice real, historical, or imagined. What story does she have for you to tell? Go where she may lead! and forContinue reading “The Search Goes On Flash Fiction”

Sunday Drive – Flash Fiction

This week’s flash fiction over atCarrot Ranch is: February 27, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that includes the open road. Where will the trip lead? Who is going, and why? Follow the open road wherever it may lead! This week I thought I’d do something different for meContinue reading “Sunday Drive – Flash Fiction”

The Escape Plan – Flash Fiction

The following story was written for a challenge over at Carrot Ranch.  February 20, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about a library cat named Rainbow who escapes.     Rainbow, held captive, couldn’t take this anymore; she had to get out of this library. She’d miss the childrenContinue reading “The Escape Plan – Flash Fiction”

Found Letters – Flash Fiction

  This was written for this week’s Flash Fiction Challenge over at Carrot Ranch. February 13, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that includes a sugar report. Use its original meaning of a letter from a sweetheart to a soldier, or invent a new use for it. Go whereContinue reading “Found Letters – Flash Fiction”

Ode to Bobo

Sadly this week my good friend Charli said good-bye to her beautiful dog Bobo who is in the picture amongst the daisies. The piece I’ve written below is for a flash fiction challenge over at Carrot Ranch. February 6, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story to the theme “aContinue reading “Ode to Bobo”