Author Archives: Alice
Suzie’s House 234: Whose Initials
“Courtney? Courtney…. Love?” Tracy touched the K.C. carved into the guitar as she spoke. Gene watched her do it, and wanted to touch it too, to feel how rough it was, like he could get a sliver if he weren’t careful. Instead, he stuck to the wall next to Mrs. H. and watched. “Yeah, Courtney Love of Hole. She used to be my room mate.” Fran glowered from where she sat all tied up to the chair. “I hung out […]
The Serialists of November 2nd
This week I’d like to welcome Altonian to the mix. Several of you already know about his tales of Wicca. I’m hoping the rest of you will find him interesting, too. Altonian, you gave us a three part off-spur last week. How about joining in here with the main serial? This is the hub for The Serialists, a meme for people who post original, serialized fiction on their blogs. If you have one or more posts you would like for […]
“Uber-bright ancient torture weapons”
No, Jannie, they aren’t marital devices for Jack and Jill. They are earrings made of origami cranes. These are the smallest hand-made paper cranes I’ve ever seen – made from paper that is only an inch and a half wide. I thought I’d sell them on Etsy. Anyway, Happy Halloween, everyone.
160- A Head of Hair
She found it on the bathroom floor. About the right size and shape, it looked exactly like the back of her son’s head. She kicked it gently; relieved it was only hair until she realized what that meant. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Broken Hearted
Jack: I really wanted to buy these earrings for Jill. I know she’ll love them. But I’m broke. Today’s theme is Broken Previously in Jack and Jill: She Likes to Get High Be sure to visit the home page.
55 – Raining Leaves
After the water and the cold the leaves turned to gold on the trees then succumbed to the wind. Twirling lightly, fluttering like tired butterflies they fell on the streets and yards. Everywhere, falling drifting like snow When a car drove past they took re-flight before coming up flush with the curb like discarded newspaper The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the G-man, […]
Suzie’s House 233: Birth of the Dynamic Duo
Tracy had that look in her eye again. Gene wasn’t sure if he should be thrilled or scared. Well, as long as it wasn’t directed at him, it was all good. The smile kept coming and going, too, which on Tracy could only mean trouble. But what was really scary, is Mrs. H.’s friend Miranda got that same look in her eye. And they were both eying Fran, who was tied up in a chair like a bug in a […]
The Serialists for October 26
Julia’s most recent installment of Scorpius has such a wonderfully playful tone. I love it. And I appreciate how everyone else got out to visit one another. This is the hub for The Serialists, a meme for people who post original, serialized fiction on their blogs. If you have one or more posts you would like for us to read, please put a direct link to the post(s) in the linky. If you are not an author and would only […]
Pets
I just got two kittens from the animal shelter. Sorry, I haven’t stopped to take pictures yet, but I’ll get to that. So, I’m wondering… Costumes? Or not? Sorry this took so long. We never did get any good lighting with mostly rain, and then when I started to upload the photos, the kids demanded attention. Anyway, here they are. This is Icarus: And Diana
160 – Rwaarrrr!
Tina’s pet sitting business gave her great joy. She got to spend so much time with the kitties and doggies. She did it all year long. The only night she hated checking on the animals was Halloween. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
She Likes to Get High
Jack: I know who did this, but where could she be? Today’s theme is High Previously in Jack and Jill: PDA Be sure to visit the home page.
55 – On All Hallows Eve
Maniacal laughter from the street Though rain and cold should drive everyone indoors Won’t stop Mechanical? So repetitious A Halloween doll on someone’s porch Set off by a passing hand. But no. It changes, Rising in pitch, Becoming desperate. A lunatic released from the asylum? A quick check, twitch of the curtain. Ah…. It’s nothing But a drunken witch. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is […]
