This 99-word flash fiction piece was written in response to Charli Mills’ weekly challenge at Carrot Ranch. Thanks Charli for the prompt! February 25, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the word frozen. It can be descriptive, character focused, action driven. Go out onto the ice and find aContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words ‘Return to Alaska’”
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Carrot Ranch Special Collection #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words ‘The River of Life’ #Poem
This 99-word poem was written in response to Charli Mills’ Special collection Challenge at Carrot Ranch. January 28, 2021, Special Collection Challenge prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about life as a river of consciousness. Think about the possibilities of the prompt. Go where the prompt leads! Respond by February 11, 2021.Continue reading “Carrot Ranch Special Collection #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words ‘The River of Life’ #Poem”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words ‘Wish upon a star’
This 99-word flash fiction piece was written in response to Charli Mills’ weekly challenge at Carrot Ranch. Thanks Charli for the prompt! January 21, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that rephrases “light at the end of the tunnel.” Think of how the cliche replacement communicates a hopeful ending andContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words ‘Wish upon a star’”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words #SixSentenceStory ‘Sorrowful Interlude’
***************** 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, andContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words #SixSentenceStory ‘Sorrowful Interlude’”
#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction #99Words ‘The Guest Room’
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, finishingContinue reading “#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction #99Words ‘The Guest Room’”
#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction #99Words ‘Cup Cakes, Lawns, and True Love’
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 valentine. Check out other entries or take part yourself! Cup Cakes, Lawns and Real Love… “I don’t want anyone to say you’re a thief, Billy.” “You stole my heart,Continue reading “#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction #99Words ‘Cup Cakes, Lawns, and True Love’”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘My Mother’s Cottage’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare
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 variations in property values. Check out other entries or take part yourself! My Mother’s Cottage I wished I hadn’t inherited the beautiful, but run down cottage from my eccentricContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘My Mother’s Cottage’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘A Thousand Paper Cranes’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare
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 include ‘the charisma of cranes’ in the story. Check out other entries or take part yourself! Miss Martinelli’s Present ‘We’ve come to see Miss Martinelli,’ said Sally. ‘I’m afraid, my daughter isn’tContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘A Thousand Paper Cranes’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Speed Dating’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare
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 include ‘a line’ in the story. Check out other entries or take part yourself! Speed Dating Lines “You’re a writer?” She nodded, expecting him to make an excuse and move away, insteadContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Speed Dating’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare”
Rereading Jane Eyre 