For the beginning of Traxin’s adventures read Into the Vortex.
His second adventure is Crashing.
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“What’s that crazy-looking thing?” Tom plucked the insect-like space ship out of Josiah’s dreads and then flicked it away.
Traxin, still rattled from the impact, regained control and shifted gear. One long strand of hair, tangled in the wing, created drag. He slammed the zevot into forward thrust. The powerful vessel gained altitude.
He peered through the portal and blinked his yellow eye. The mother ship (invisible to humans), had returned for him!
Then darkness swallowed the craft. Traxin sailed downward.
“NO! I want to get off this disgusting planet!”
The black crow spat the spacecraft into a hungry beak.
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Welcome #FridayFictioneers!
Post the link to your 100 word flash fiction story below in my comment section. Please take some time and read the other Fictioneer’s stories. They will be so happy that you stopped by!
Tweet me at @SusieLindau if you have any questions.
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Photo by Susie Lindau
Hi susie.
Thanks for the reminder to put the link to my story here –
http://mjshorts.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/land-ahoy-100-word-story-for-friday-fictioneers/
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Cool continuation, Susie.
Here’s mine.
http://siobhanmuir.blogspot.com/2012/01/silver-lining-100words-for.html
Siobhan
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Thanks Siobhan!
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Very Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy! I loved the books and of course the old PBS BBC version when I was a kid.
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Thanks! I never caught that series, but I will now!
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Thank you for an especially challenging picture this week. I had so many chapters of Chicago Manual of Style to read for school tomorrow – I appreciated the break. And, I enjoyed reading this week…
~Susan
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Great – Thanks!
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Too awesome Susie!
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Thanks Julie…poor Traxin…Hahaha!
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My two cents in 100 words.
http://yatinpatel.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/lens-or-lass-100-word-flash-fiction/
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From dreadlocks to crows, I like the view point very much. I wonder where he’ll go next.
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Thanks Catherine! I have an idea, but we’ll see if he goes on any more adventures….
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These are so good. I’ll go back and read several more and comment. As usual, my take is totally different. Everyone else saw sails and flags while I saw windows! Read my story at http://banterwithbeth.blogspot.com/2012/01/flash-fiction-friday.html
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You might have the wrong link. I am seeing last week’s story..
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This was on another Blogger site without the Name/URL option, so it was not possible for me to leave a comment there.
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I’m enjoying his ongoing adventures very much. Poor little bug man.
Write on!
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Thanks so much! He is a pretty fun character to write about!
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No, I’ve got the right one. I was editing it. Another friend said the same thing. Please recheck at http://www.banterwithbeth.blogspot.com thanks!
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It’s up! I wasn’t able to leave a comment. If you activate the name/url it takes WordPress users comments.
Here was my comment:
Great conversation! I loved your post. I do agree, it could be worse! Hahaha!
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A story after my own rusty heart. Very well told, Susie. I feel sorry for the poor little spaceship’s pilot. But oh, well. Life is hard.
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Thanks Laura!
It’s not over for Traxin……Hahaha!
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Well, looks as though I may have something SOMEWHAT (though not exactly) in common with a few of you, this time. Here’s my entry: http://wp.me/p24aJS-1P
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Whoops! I forgot that I was supposed to leave my link here also. I left mine on Madisons, but here is my story page: http://fictionvictimtoo.blogspot.com
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Great photo, Susie. Liked the latest Traxin – nice twist with the hungry beaks!
Here’s mine: http://wp.me/p1Tjpv-8y
(I think I posted it half asleep this morning on the wrong page:)
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Thanks writingbothsides! His little craft resembles a bug after all…poor guy.
Great!
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I don’t have time at the moment but will definitely get into this fiction thing soon – you have inspired me!
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I am so glad! It is a great exercise in concise writing. I usually write it out, check the word count and start editing!
I hope you will join in the fun!
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Haha! You’re not tricking me into finding him in the picture this time. I love your Traxin stories! Flash fiction scares the jeepers out of me. 100 words? Are you kidding me? I’m good with 300,000, thanks.
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Tameri, come on and take a walk on the wild side! Maybe one day, I’ll write a novel. For now, to me, it’s just WAY to much space in which to wander aimlessly.
Baby steps; baby steps. 🙂
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You aren’t alone Tameri. A lot of people looked for Traxin in the video! : )
Thanks!
300,000? Wow that’s a lot of words!
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Thanks, Susie. I changed my settings on Blogger. Hope more of you can comment now! http://www.banterwithbeth.blogspot.com
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Thanks, Susie. Settings are changed. Hope everyone can comment now. http://www.banterwithbeth.blogspot.com
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I’m having trouble leaving comments. WordPress and Blogger aren’t playing nicely. Doug, well done!!! Here’s what I tried to left on your site twice but it didn’t “take”:
Well, now. I used to date a guy who could do that! 🙂 loved your entry and all the sultry innuendos.
http://banterwithbeth.blogspot.com
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Poor Traxin!
The things he has to go through! 🙂
Here’s my story I had posted earlier in the other post…
http://faitaccompli.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/destiny/
I am going to write one more 100 word story… too time pressed this weekend.. I will read all the stories here as and when I get some time to catch my breath! 🙂
Great prompt Susie!
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Here’s my second entry: http://faitaccompli.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/long-hauls/
I am calling it a day… will check everyone’s entries tomorrow! 🙂
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Invisible to humans? Well, how come I can see it..? Never mind, don’t answer that. I have a flower for you to post onto your wonderfully entertaining site if you would accept the “Reader Appreciation Award” you can read about, and collect the image @ my latest post. The rules are rather simple…pass it along to 6 of your faves( those whom have not previously received it) Link the image back to the conferrer, (that would be me)…list and link to the 6 recipients…Just in case you miss my latest post…you can pick the flower from my sidebar anytime. Bless You
paul
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Awwww! Thank you so much Paul!! You really made my day!
Have a great weekend!
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