Category: writing
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9-26-16 Flash Fiction Challenge (prompt word: degree)
“To what degree are we talking here? Is Stevenson just a little guilty or a lot guilty?” Jonas collapsed at his desk at the law offices of Mackenzie and Jonas. “You think too much,” Mackenzie pulled a cigar from his jacket pocket, propped his feet up, and prepped his smoke. “But what if it was…
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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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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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9-16-16 Flash Fiction (prompt word: unanswered) [some violence trigger warnings]
Father O’Brian sat down beside Abigail in the pew. Hands clasped, she prayed. At her soft, “Amen,” the candles soared high for an instant and then lowered.. “Abigail. Child,” he whispered. “You must stop.” “Don’t you see, Father? I can’t stop,” she hissed and set the organ playing. “You’ve all forsaken my Sam. But I…
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9-14-16 Flash Fiction (prompt word: timing)
“If I can get the timing right, I’ll have it,” Terry adjusted one of the wires on the bomb.”The countdown is still on, yo,” the voice sounded metallic in her earpiece. “Kick it and then jet.” “The way this is set up I have to time cutting the wire,” Terry explained into her comm while…
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