Tag: flash fiction
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
9-15-16 Flash Fiction Challenge (prompt word: cabinet)
“I swear,” Eleanor fanned herself. “The Cabinet members harrumphed and muttered, just like in that scene from Blazing Saddles.” “But do you think they bought it? Will they hand over the documents?” Her companion reclined against the back of the wicker chair, but his form remained rigid. She took a sip of her Mint Julep…
-
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…
-
9-13-16 Flash Fiction (prompt words: piano, stun, witness)
Gwendolyn toddled to the piano. Giggling, she pulled herself onto the ornate wood stool.”Honey, wait,” I cried out as my daughter struggled with the key cover. I pulled it up for her. “Thanks, Mama,” she placed her tiny fingers on the keys. I leaned against the wall prepared to witness the first plinks a three-year-old…
-
9-12-16 Flash Your Fiction (prompt word: crystals)
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” Maya stared at the cavern. Crystals hung from every inch of the ceiling. Her feet crackled on minute crystal shards as she approached a six-foot thick structure that gleamed at the entrance. She reached out a shaking hand. “Don’t touch it!” Malcolm snatched her hand away. “Why not?” She…