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9-25-16 Flash Fiction Challenge (prompt words: rebel and dismissal)
“You’re such a rebel,” Genevieve reclined against the chair in the teacher’s lounge. “I could never do it.” “You couldn’t do what?” Ruth smiled. “Stand up to the administration. I’d be too afraid it would all end in my dismissal.” “And it probably will for me,” Ruth poured herself another cup of stale coffee. “But […]
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9-24-16 Flash Fiction Challenge (prompt word: casual)
They stopped at the mouth of the cave and stared in awe at Gorgol the Fat. His long red tail tip swished this way and that as he licked one of his curving claws. “We need to pass by him all casual-like,” Mauricio whispered to the younger ones. “But he’s gigantic, and look at those […]
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9-23-16 Flash Fiction Challenge (prompt word: perspective)
Monica stepped back from her canvas and viewed it with a critical eye. “I can’t quite get the perspective right on this one,” she shook her head. “Let me see,” Marcello maneuvered around her in the tight space. He studied the canvas of deep blues, dark purples, and inky black that seemed to shift in […]
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9-22-16 Flash Fiction Challenge (prompt word: coat)
“I’ll have to call you back with that answer. I’ve got a ten o’clock at the White House,” Michelle rushed out of the Starbuck’s with her Skinny Vanilla Latte, phone, and laptop fighting for balance. The latte lost the battle, toppled over, and drenched her coat. “Crap!” She stopped in the middle of the sidewalk […]
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9-21-16 Flash Fiction Challenge (prompt word: safeguard)
“You must safeguard the Stone of Alram on your quest. “It is our only hope,” Jonah the Brave announced. He placed the satchel around Asford’s neck. Asford nodded. “You have a long journey ahead of you. I pray you will not fail.” Jonah stuck out his hand, and the two shook. “Jonah, come in for […]
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9-20-16 Flash Fiction Challenge (prompt word: apron)
“Don’t you think it’s about time to cut the apron strings, Doreen. He can swim by himself.” Miles swam in a lazy circle around his wife and son. “I know he can,” Doreen fussed. She ducked under and propped Mitchell up to be sure he could inhale a deep enough breath. “Yes, Momma. I’ll be […]
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Getting to the edge
For those who have been reading this blog for my flash fiction challenge stories, I’ll have one later today. Right now, though, I’m pondering procrastination. Actually, no, wait. It’s not procrastination. I’m not procrastinating on working on the thing I need to do. I am getting things done. But, oh, wow, it’s like watching trees […]
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Flash Fiction Challenge (prompt word: salmon)
“Mama, I’m not sure white or salmon pink are the right colors for me,” Jolene studied herself in the dressing room mirror with a critical eye. “Oh, Dear? What colors would you prefer to wear for your First Communion?” Mrs. Rutherford turned anxious eyes on her seven-year-old daughter. “I want to wear black or scarlet. Bring […]
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9-18-16 Flash Fiction Challenge (prompt word: parking)
“Crap! We’ll never find a parking spot,” Shannon inched her way through the crowded lot. “It’s a good thing it’s not snowing, or we’d be in it deep,” James wiggled his fingers in the air. “‘Tis the season.” “Oh yeah,” Shannon chirped and then flipped the bird to the heavens. “Merry Freakin’ Christmas.” (Today’s challenge […]
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9-17-16 Flash Fiction Challenge (prompt word: eulogy
“If my parents had stayed together, today would have been their 56th wedding anniversary,” Del commented. “Well, that would have been quite the accomplishment,” Irene reclined against their sofa and curled her feet under her. “Oh, yes. Their marriage was quite the achievement. We had four different social workers, fourteen hospital visits for ‘falls,’ and […]
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