This post was written in response to Charli Mills’ weekly fiction challenge at Carrot Ranch. This week’s prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a rock in the road. It can be physical, adding to a plot twist, or it can be metaphorical for a barrier or hardship. Go where youContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge: Victorian Orphans Cracking Rocks”
Category Archives: Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge: Creating Jane Eyre
This post was written in response to Charli Mills Weekly Flash Fiction Challenge, at Carrot Ranch. January 26, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the theme, “women create.” It can be art, sewing, ideas, babies. What is at the heart of women as creators? Go where the promptContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge: Creating Jane Eyre”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge: Strike at the Quarry
This post was written in response to Chari Mills Carrot Ranch weekly 99-word fiction challenge January 19, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a about a quarry. It can be a place or include the by-product. The quarry can be operational, abandoned, it can be in real-tie or mentioned from anotherContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge: Strike at the Quarry”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge: The Mourner
This post was written in response to Charli Mills’ weekly Flash Fiction Challenge. January 12, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that expresses a strong concern, something to give a crap about. Something that brings out the feeling to stand up. How can you use it to showContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge: The Mourner”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge: ‘What if?’
This post was written in response to Charli Mills weekly flash fiction challenge. January 5, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a rattling sound. It can be an intimidating sound of protest, a disorienting loud sound, a musical expression or a gentle baby’s toy. Go where the promptContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge: ‘What if?’”
Carrot Ranch #Flash Fiction Challenge: Cozy, At Last
This flash was written in response to Charli Mills weekly prompt. December 29, 2016 Flash Fiction Challenge prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a cozy story. What is it to be cozy, to experience Danish hygge? It doesn’t need to be culture-specific, but it can be an interesting point of comparison orContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #Flash Fiction Challenge: Cozy, At Last”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge Transient: An Old Lady and her Suitcase
This post was written in response to Chari Mills’ Flash Fiction Challenge. August 10, 2016 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about something or someone who is transient. It can be a fleeting moment, a rogue vagabond, or ephemeral like trending hashtags. What is passing by and how can youContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge Transient: An Old Lady and her Suitcase”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Oliver and Trip’ A Tribute to Charles Dickens
This Flash Fiction was written in response to Charlie Mills at Carrot Ranch’s weekly prompt January 20, 2016 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a boy and his dog, showing the value or benefit of such a relationship. Be creative, uplifting and demonstrate that such a relationship has merit.Continue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Oliver and Trip’ A Tribute to Charles Dickens”
‘Once Upon a Time’ Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction
This week Charlie Mills at Carrot Ranch has prompted us to write 99 words about ‘once upon a time’ by 19th January. Here’s mine: Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who loved listening to stories of knights in shining armour, princes and fairy godmothers in faraway places, who rescued beautiful princesses inContinue reading “‘Once Upon a Time’ Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction”
Merry Christmas!
The Light of My Life “He’s gone, mum. Says he’s had enough. Says he needs his freedom.” “Christmas does that to some people. They get depressed and need a break.” “He wants a permanent break, Mum. There’s another woman.” “Oh dear… I’m sorry, darling. I had no idea it wasn’t working out. “ “I hateContinue reading “Merry Christmas!”
Rereading Jane Eyre 