This 100-word Flash Fiction was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. The Letter ‘Your Grace,’ said the maid, curtseying. ‘A letter.’ The Duchess snatched the envelope. ‘Anything else, Your Grace?’ Amelia waved her hand towards the door. ‘Leave.’ She read the letter, smiled and watched it blacken, shrivel and slip between theContinue reading “#Writephoto ‘The Letter’ #FlashFiction #100Words”
Tag Archives: bloggers
#FridayFictioneers ‘The Ransom’ #FlashFiction #100words
It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story featuring Alice Pendragon and her family! Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge, and to Courtney Wright. for submitting the photo prompt by a photographer who prefers to remain anonymous. The Ransom ‘Alice! Are you alright?’ Alice held her throbbing cheek, too dazed toContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘The Ransom’ #FlashFiction #100words”
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”
#SundayWalks ‘Flowers and Patios’ #Tanka #Poems
In ancient gardens Dismembered, Roman statues Watch pruned, potted plants Bursting with fragrance, glowing In lush, flourishing patios. **** I went for a walk to visit the World Heritage Patios Festival in Cordoba, Spain, this morning with my friend Gabriela. What a stunning place to stimulate all my senses! **** I hope you wereContinue reading “#SundayWalks ‘Flowers and Patios’ #Tanka #Poems”
#FridayFictioneers ‘Brooklyn Heights’ #FlashFiction #100words
It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story! Last week, Alice and her mother caught Kevin on a date with another woman. When Alice confronted Kevin, she discovered the woman was her father’s half-sister, Clara, who is in serious trouble. This week something dreadful will happen to Alice as a result… Thanks toContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘Brooklyn Heights’ #FlashFiction #100words”
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”
#WordlessWednesday ‘The Perfect Rose’ #poetry #Haiku
Searching for the perfect flower… I think I found it! What a beauty! The perfect flower Is longing to be rescued By your tender smile
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Passing on the Spear’ #99Words
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 fishing tale in the story. Check out other entries or take part yourself! Passing on the Spear After Ernest Hemingway’s novella ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ Manolin pounded hisContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Passing on the Spear’ #99Words”
#SundayWalks ‘A Rose at the Zoo’ #haiku ‘Not a Rose’ #Poems #Poetrymonth
A rose at the zoo Watches elephant cry, while Poet writes haiku Not a Rose The rose is a rose, Loveliness extreme. The elephant is not a rose, And it is not lovely. An elephant at the zoo is loneliness extreme. The poet is a woman, Who writes about beauty and despair, While she thinksContinue reading “#SundayWalks ‘A Rose at the Zoo’ #haiku ‘Not a Rose’ #Poems #Poetrymonth”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Forest Bathing’ #99Words #MondayBlogs
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 forest bathing. You can use the Japanese term, Shinrin Yoku. Check out other entries or take part yourself! Inspirational Walks The Verger at Rochester Cathedral heard the author’sContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘Forest Bathing’ #99Words #MondayBlogs”
