It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story. Kevin has been behaving strangely since he was kidnapped and rescued by Alice and Billy. Last week, Alice and her mother caught Kevin on a date with another woman. This week he has some explaining to do… Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge,Continue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘Clara’ #FlashFiction #100words”
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Rough Writers World Tour #Flash Fiction Anthology. How to Make Every Word Count #TuesdayBookBlog
Writing is often a solitary endeavour, so supportive writing communities, like the Rough Writers at Carrot Ranch, led by Charli Mills, are invaluable to authors. They’re a safe place where we can express our creativity, receive and offer feedback, and feel we belong to a greater worldwide community we would never be able to reachContinue reading “Rough Writers World Tour #Flash Fiction Anthology. How to Make Every Word Count #TuesdayBookBlog “
#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction Challenge: The Exam
Here’s my ‘sun silly’ story in response to Charli Mills Carrot Ranch flash fiction weekly 99-word challenge. Drop by and join this supportive community of writers! **** The Exam “Come outside and watch our dance!” Beth called waving her arms in the air. Sister Mary looked out of her open, classroom window, squinting at theContinue reading “#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction Challenge: The Exam”
#FridayFictioneers ‘The Lie’ #FlashFiction #100words
It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story with adorable and creative Alice, her parents, Marsha and Kevin, and her best friend, Billy. Kevin was kidnapped and rescued by Alice and Billy, but since his return, he’s been behaving strangely… Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge, and Dale Rogerson for today’sContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘The Lie’ #FlashFiction #100words”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge ‘Fingers that Fly’ #99words
The Piano Ada’s hands flew wildly over the table as her head swayed rhythmically. Alistair stepped closer, curious to see what she was doing. His wife had drawn black and white symmetrical rectangles along the edge of the table. Ada had been unfortunate enough to have become mute at an early age, and now afterContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge ‘Fingers that Fly’ #99words”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Chellenge ‘Balloons’ #99Words
Balloons We love you. We miss you. At sunrise, all the children gathered in the playground to release their helium-filled balloons. Each carried a personalized message begging their classmate to come home. ‘How long will it take for Silvia to get the messages?’ Her best friend asked the teacher. ‘That’s hard to say,’ she replied,Continue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Chellenge ‘Balloons’ #99Words”
#writephoto ‘Don’t Look Back’ #FlashFiction #100Words
I hear their moans and eerie cacophony, louring me towards the grey arches. Don’t look back! My heels speed along as I count the pavement tiles, forty-five, forty-six, forty-seven… A few more steps. If I can reach the end of the alley I’ll be safe. Don’t look into their eyes! They’ll not chase me inContinue reading “#writephoto ‘Don’t Look Back’ #FlashFiction #100Words”
#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction Challenge ‘Marry me’ #JaneEyre
This is my response to Charli Mills’ https://carrotranch.com/2018/03/01/march-1-flash-fiction-challenge/ Prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a raven. Respond by March 6, 2018, to be included in the compilation (published March 7). Rules are here. All writers are welcome! **** Marry Me, Jane! ‘Soon I shall be a bridegroom,’ said Mr. Rochester. JaneContinue reading “#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction Challenge ‘Marry me’ #JaneEyre”
#writephoto ‘Forever’ #FlashFiction
Forever It’s the perfect place and time, sunless, solitary, and silent. We’re shadows gliding over the lake, blowing ripples, before we dive into our last baptism. My arms, wrapped around your urn and one last kiss as we sink into the lake. Ready for our rebirth. **** This post was written in response to SueContinue reading “#writephoto ‘Forever’ #FlashFiction”
#FridayFictioneers ‘Overlook Hotel’ #FlashFiction
Time again for a new episode of Friday Fictioneers featuring our indomitable heroine, Alice Pendragon, her best friend, Billy, and her parents Kevin and Marsha. This story takes us back to Alice’s early teen years, before her father disappeared. Thank you Rochelle at Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple for this week’s prompt for hosting this fabulousContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘Overlook Hotel’ #FlashFiction”
Rereading Jane Eyre 