The Chess Game “This year we’re having a different Christmas,” my grandmother said as she moved her pawn to the side, capturing mine. “Why did you do that?” I asked. She pushed her glasses up and raised her eyebrows. “I had to, didn’t I?” “You could have ignored it.” I sulked. She chuckled. “And let … Continue reading #WritePhoto ‘The Chess Game’ #FlashFiction #300Words
***************** Sorrowful Interlude Ruby welcomed her unfailing, weekly customer, handing him his usual two dozen daisies. Ralf nodded, smiled and limped towards the cemetery, carrying a cane and their favourite flowers. He shook his head, reading the familiar inscriptions; Jane, beloved daughter of Ralf and Ada Grimmer, 10th August 1980 – 23rd September, 1999, and … Continue reading Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words #SixSentenceStory ‘Sorrowful Interlude’
It’s Sunday and time for Sunday Photo Fiction. Below is the picture which inspired me to write the following 100 word, flash fiction, although according to the rules, you can write up to 200 words. Thank you Susan for hosting and Lakshmi Bhat for this week’s photo prompt. **** Prickly “Ouch,” he said. “That hurt.” … Continue reading #Sunday Photo Fiction ‘Prickly’ #FlashFiction #100words
It’s Sunday and time for Sunday Photo Fiction. Below is the picture which inspired me to write the following flash fiction of slightly over 100 words, although according to the rules, you can write up to 200 words. Thank you Susan for hosting and Susan Spaulding for the photo prompt. **** The Secret Door Dr. … Continue reading #Sunday Photo Fiction ‘The Secret Door’ #FlashFiction #100words
It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story featuring Alice Pendragon and her best friend Billy! This week they’re both taking part in a swimming competition. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge and to Terri Smeigh for this week’s photo prompt. **** The Swimming Competition The highest school team goal scorer … Continue reading #FridayFictioneers ‘The Swimming Competition’ #FlashFiction #100Words @MondayBlogs
It’s my second time taking part in the Sunday Photo Fiction. Below is the picture which inspired me to write the following 100-word flash fiction, although according to the rules, you can write up to 200 words. Thank you Susan for hosting and Terri Smeigh for the photo prompt. **** Happy Anniversary My husband raised … Continue reading #Sunday Photo Fiction ‘Happy Anniversary’ #FlashFiction #100words
It’s my first time taking part in the Sunday Photo Fiction. I came across the picture which inspired me to write the following 100-word flash fiction, although according to the rules, you can write up to 200 words. Thank you Susan for hosting and Fandango for the photo prompt. **** The Nightmare I watch his … Continue reading #Sunday Photo Fiction ‘The Nightmare’ #FlashFiction #100words
It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story featuring Alice Pendragon and her best friend Billy! Last week, they saved a young man from committing suicide. Today he’ll tell them what was troubling him so much in life to prefer death. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge and to Roger Bultot … Continue reading #FridayFictioneers ‘A Visit to the Synagogue’ #FlashFiction #100Words
It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story featuring Alice Pendragon and her best friend Billy! On this occasion, my story was inspired, not only by Rochelle’s picture prompt, but also by her flash fiction for this week. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge and to Sandra Crook for this week’s … Continue reading #FridayFictioneers ‘Alice to the Rescue’ #FlashFiction #100Words
This post was written in response to Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch’s weekly #99 word Flash Fiction Challenge. This week’s prompt is to write a story about gender issues. Check out other entries or take part yourself! The Guest Room ‘Alice, Billy’ll have to stay in the guest room, tonight.’ ‘Mum, we’ll be up late, finishing … Continue reading #CarrotRanch #FlashFiction #99Words ‘The Guest Room’
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