Categotry Archives: Flash Fiction 55
Interpretation
He arrived out of breath, and spoke between gasps. “Hurry! Help. Accident. End of the block. Don’t want… friends see. Brittany! Come on. Before… too late.” He pulled at his mother’s arm. Fearing the worst, she barely took the time to grab her mobile phone. Good thing she held off making the call. His little sister had wet herself. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is […]
Rhythm
In Africa they call them songs. Boom, bedet, bop, boom bedet, bop and play them for special occasions. Bata bata be de They split them into parts and assign the parts to players and become a community Bede, bededed bop through the ritual of sound. Nothing but drums, singing. Here we turn on the radio. 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, […]
Let it Rain
Tired of cowering, timid, in the corner waiting for a better time to brave the elements. A better time never seems to come. Tired of watching others laugh and dance rain or shine. No more will I search the skies and grab umbrellas before stepping out. I’m going to live either way, might as well get wet. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by […]
Only You
Another totally random picture. “Do you love me?” “Yes.” “Really? Because it’s hard for me. I have to crack myself open when we kiss so that I will really be there for you. Only you understand me. Only you are worth doing this with. The rest of the world would only hurt me. Only you really listen.” “Huh? I missed that. Kidding! Ouch.” The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. […]
FF55: Deadline
Hurry! Time is running out. Hurry, hurry. First make dinner. Then clear the dishes. All the while have your mind on the problem. Boot the computer and surf to the site, get everything set up because pretty soon G-man will be posting. Gotta have something fast. If I’m too slow, I’ll have no chance at Yahtzee!!! The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the […]
Home
Inspired by Belinda’s 55 last week. Home is opening the door and walking into a mess; Mr. Al’s newspapers piled and scattered, history books and potato chips, The Boy’s skateboard right where I’ll trip over it, The Girl’s entire shoe collection unavoidable as a toddler’s toys, My quilt parts draped over table and chairs. Panic! Better clean. Family will be coming to visit. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
Exploring
They say not to go there. They don’t say why. Could it be the cob webs? The creaky floors? The rusty nails? A ghost! That must be it. Giggling, we go anyway. We dare each other late at night. “How long can you stand to stay?” They say it’s dangerous. But they don’t say why. 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, […]
I can be wowed.
She is very sure of her opinions. For every amazing feat she finds a flaw. For every excellence, a short coming. Her taste is impeccable. But can she be amazed? Can she savor the sublime moment when something unexpected changes the color of the world? I can. I make it a habit. I like to be wowed. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by […]
A Rain-Scrubbed Day
The close, feted darkness of the house behind me, warm, but confining in it’s demands and restrictions I stand in the doorway looking on the greens of leaves and grass made impossibly bright by new rain come and gone. This rare bright day of fresh air beckons but so do the needs of those within. 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, […]
The Spirit of It
“Eight words, Nancy. I only went eight words over the limit.” “But the limit is 55. The point is, you went over.” “No one but you cares!” “Well, YOU should care. Doesn’t it bother you to cheat?” “It isn’t cheating, really. It’s just a guideline. Who is counting?” “I counted. Why didn’t you?” “I did. Then I forgave myself.” The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is […]
