The Saxon Princess, a 112-word flash fiction, was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Join in or read other entries here! The Saxon Princess Princess Judith hid behind the huge rock and retrieved her slaughtered father’s dagger. The entire village watched her run to the mountains, her wedding dress trailing behind. NoContinue reading “#WritePhoto ‘The Saxon Princess’ #FlashFiction #Netflix”
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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’”
#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 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”
#Sunday Photo Fiction ‘The Secret Door’ #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”
#FridayFictioneers ‘The Swimming Competition’ #FlashFiction #100Words @MondayBlogs
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 scorerContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘The Swimming Competition’ #FlashFiction #100Words @MondayBlogs”
#Sunday Photo Fiction ‘Happy Anniversary’ #FlashFiction #100words
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 raisedContinue reading “#Sunday Photo Fiction ‘Happy Anniversary’ #FlashFiction #100words”
#Sunday Photo Fiction ‘The Nightmare’ #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 hisContinue reading “#Sunday Photo Fiction ‘The Nightmare’ #FlashFiction #100words”
#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! 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 BultotContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘A Visit to the Synagogue’ #FlashFiction #100Words”
#FridayFictioneers ‘Alice to the Rescue’ #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’sContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘Alice to the Rescue’ #FlashFiction #100Words”
Rereading Jane Eyre 