Categotry Archives: Fiction
Zombies
Smart once. Could think in whole sentences, put together ideas. Mind numbing , cruel… Lash out against fate! Grind, rip, tear… Let there be blood! Destroy all living things standing in the way. Except… not. Only, blah blah blah “quadrahedral” and “divided by the square root”. Subside into drooling lassitude. Not zombie. Merely student. 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, a […]
The Vampire in Love
He watched her sleep. Soft, gentle breaths, scarcely move the air. The slow, even beat of her heart visible at her neck where skin as fresh and new as a baby beckons. But whether to kiss, or to bite he did not know. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Love Bites
He’s so good looking, so strong and smart and rich. Her best friend calls it “tedious TDH – Tall Dark and Handsome, just like all the other heroes.” But he isn’t like other heroes. He’s so much better. Perfect for her; loving and kind. He looks like he could eat her up. Yep. Perfect. Except for the fangs. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted […]
Suzie’s House 186: It’s Like, You Know, Right?
If he smirked one more time, Tracy was going to bop him . Hard. “So you know what they were doing, right?” Gene grinned. At least he wasn’t grinning at her, but that might only be because he was walking her home and had to pay attention to the sidewalk so he didn’t stumble in the dark and look all un-cool. “Yeah, yeah. I know. They weren’t beating on each other, and that’s what matters.”
Wishing Well
“Hello?” Wind rattling dry leaves overhead Shiver of dead grass A single droplet falling into water “Heloooooooo.” “Humph. You think I’ll answer just because you say it again?” Grin. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Suzie’s House 185 : Crowded
“Ahhhh. That felt goooood.” Miranda rolled over in bed and grinned at Vin. She felt like the cat that ate the cannery. “Happy?” “Very.” “I can only think of one thing that would make it better.” “Hmmm?” He closed his eye, a wisp of a smile on his lips, clearly convinced nothing could be better. “Ice-cream.”
FF55: Costume
Like magic, the cape and boots and big floppy hat with a feather longer than her arm transformed her. “Pirate!” her friends said. “Poet!” or “Some historical guy.” Only when she turned did they see the tail. “Puss in Boots” it was. 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, a host with the most.
Offerings
Totally Random Picture: She writes all day. Novels, poetry, plays. The kids come looking to play; a light touch, a hopeful look. She’s working too hard when the desk fills with toys. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Suzie’s House 184 : Knocking Her Up
Ben could tell by the way Gene was trying not to smile that something was up even before Lisa said anything to Tracy. “Hey. You ready to go home?” “Not yet.” Tracy marched past, shouldering her way through the kitchen. “We’re going to rescue Miranda.”
FF55: Talk Fast
I tend to swallow my words. There was a time I told long tales, Enthralled my audience with my regales. Ignored impatient tappings of feet And delved into the mysteries Of the human condition through the labyrinth Of my own mind. And still my mind travels those hallowed halls, But the words… Not so much. 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 183: Thump
“What are they doing up there anyway?” Tracy leaned back as if leaning would make it easier to look into a second floor window from the driveway. “You don’t want to know,” Gene muttered from his seat on the back stoop. All kinds of thumps and bumps went on. You could hear them right through the walls. Gene couldn’t be sure, but knowing Vin and Miranda, it probably had something to do with sex. He wasn’t about to say anything […]
Memory Lane
The house at the end of the block Holds bad memories for everyone. The entire town was guilty Of leaving those people To twist in the wind When an angry driver totaled their lives. An intentional accident. Because of their religion. So kids, don’t play there. Now that they are finally gone, We want to forget. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the […]
Suzie’s House 182: Boom! Tee-Hee
Vin knew it wasn’t fair to blame Miranda for chasing after Drew before she finally fell in love with the right man – himself. Still, it rankled. He yanked off his socks, then leaned back in the chair to see she still stood by the closet, her fingers twisting a button on her metallic red blouse. “Hey. I really am sorry.” She frowned and turned away as if the earth might swallow her up if she actually looked him in […]
The Ghost
We thought the old house at the end of the block, the one with the gables and dead hedge, was haunted, and that’s why everyone said not to go there. The floors weren’t rotten or anything. So of course we went there all the time, until we were caught. The look in Dad’s eye wasn’t fear. It was guilt. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is […]
They Say
“They say not to go there. It’s dangerous.” “They say, they say, they say. Who are they?” “Tsk.” Eyeroll. “Duh! Mom and Dad.” Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
