Category Archives: Fiction
Fractured Dreams – Flash Fiction Friday – You Choose
The aroma of fresh pine began to wake her from a deep sleep, but she hung on to the tendrils of a hazy dream. If she opened her eyes it would slip away forever. The warm caress of memory pulled … Continue reading
Without a Doubt? 100 Word Flash Fiction
While Jane examined her reflection in the mirror, panic slapped her perfect, oval face. Her heart raced with the rush of adrenaline. She took the elevator to the lobby and walked across the street. After checking through security, Jane stopped … Continue reading
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Life Interrupted – 100 Word Flash Fiction
Sunlight flickered through the leaves of the maple tree creating moving patterns on the sidewalk. The swish of leaves seemed like ancient melodic music filtering down from above. While looking up at its canopy, she heard the warning call of … Continue reading
What the? 150 Word Flash Fiction
Chapter 1 - High Hopes “Now, let me see. Wash the windows.” Minnie’s list-making was interrupted by a low rumble. “Is it the end of days? On April 20th?” She shuffled over to the window in her pink fluffy slippers … Continue reading
High Hopes – 150 Word Flash Fiction
“Hello boys! I’m Minnie Taylor and I’m the proud new owner of Potts Acres.” Justin gave Collin a look and reached out his hand to shake hers. “Hello Ma’am.” “I just love it out here in the country. I reckon … Continue reading
Dance with Me! 100 Word Flash Fiction
Growing up alongside the river, she had never tired of the sweet music it provided as she danced along its bank. At times it mimicked a rhythmic lullaby, bubbling over rocks as smooth as silk and she would sway in … Continue reading
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For Your Viewing Pleasure – Flash Fiction Friday
“Stop garfrumpting. He’ll hear you.” “I can’t help it. Look at her.” “Oh my God! What happened to everything? Where is everyone? Bobby? Sally? Billy?” The woman ran up and down the deserted road where her house once stood. The … Continue reading
The Salon Confessional – Friday Flash Fiction
The woman had been coming to the salon for years. Michelle had listened to her drone on with the fortitude of a saint. As time progressed, so did the gossip and out of her mouth came snakes, toads, and lizards. … Continue reading
An Irish Haunting and Some Bailey’s
Lilly had waited in line to kiss the popular and probably germ infected, Blarney Stone. It had been two years since her husband Phillip died and she hoped that taking a trip to Ireland would give her a new perspective … Continue reading
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A Sexercise for My Book – 125 Word “Flash” Fiction
The sun slanted at a lower angle through the dirty windshield and he knew he should leave. “Just one more minute.” Alexa’s afternoon of window shopping had been fruitful. She had purchased the sheer lavender cocktail dress that clung to … Continue reading
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Down and Dirty – 100 Word Flash Fiction
Megan glanced out the window pane at a wren struggling against the blustery wind. Over-burdened clouds would soon spill their contents onto the parched landscape. A rumble of thunder rolled across the valley. Its vibration could be felt deep inside … Continue reading
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100 Word Flash Fiction – Jagged Edge
Becky scanned the strange surroundings, but had no memory of how she had arrived. A raven sailed overhead. She stood on an outcropping of rock and tried to shout for help above the din of the pounding water thundering from … Continue reading
Slipped Away – 125 Word Flash Fiction
What began as a random thought soon became an obsession. Even the under-painting of the affair seemed like more than Christine could bear. She allowed her soul to suck into the madness of it knowing that she lost a little … Continue reading
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An Evening Swim – 100 Word Flash Fiction
She dipped her toe into the placid lake, then stepped in and submerged herself. Her body slid through the water like oil. The cold penetrated her bones the farther out she swam. Storm clouds gathered overhead and rain began to … Continue reading
Panic! At the Driscoll’s: 150 Word Flash Fiction
The cabin door blew open sending a stack of papers flying along with a flurry of wet snowflakes. Jacob stood in snowshoes. “We need you now!” “I’ll be right out.” Phillip buttoned his gray wool overcoat, pulled on a red … Continue reading
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