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Flash Fiction – A Child In Mama’s Eyes
Mama had spent every penny she had to make me that dress. I didn't have the heart to tell her that I wasn't a little girl anymore who wanted to wear rainbow dresses, but a full grown woman who would rather wear a t-shirt and jeans. She didn't even have any source of income anymore,... Continue Reading →
Short Story – The Perfect Plan
I decided to try the #BlogBattle. I took a short story that I wrote a while ago and changed it to fit the theme. The Perfect Plan Mickey was the kind of guy who would do anything for the thrill and adrenaline. So, when Larry came to him with his plan, he knew right... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction: What’s Below the Surface?
I decided to go out on the ice that night to practice. With only the light of the moon, I skated until I was one with the ice. My heart was beating so loudly that I didn't hear the cracking. Without warning I plunged into the frigid water. My body felt like glass breaking the... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction: Interview
"Can I be candid with you, Michael?", Mr. Banks was tapping on his desk with his monogrammed pen. "Of course." "Many candidates have more qualifications than you do..." he paused dramatically keeping his eyes on the resume and never once looking up at Michael. Michael's shoulders began to sink slowly in anticipation of what was... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction: The Boots Make Him a Man
In the blink of an eye, he was gone. One second he was taking a breath and the next everyone realized it had been his last one. Watching him deteriorate was hard for everyone, but it was especially hard on Johnny. At the age of 10, Johnny felt he was now considered the man of... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction: Death Do Us Part
It is shocking to see how many people get a divorce these days. It is death do us part, I always say. When your wife starts to show how the years have changed her body, you don't just find a new one. Or when your husband is unfaithful, you don't just leave. Instead, you remember that... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction: Underestimated
My twin sister Kathy was the popular one. Even though we were identical, I felt like I was invisible most days. She spent her time being social and I spent all of mine reading murder mysteries. On the day it happened, Kathy asked to borrow my favorite necklace. When they found the body at the... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction: Scavaging the Truth
Prompt 2: Setting: Under a Bush Character: A Great Dane Object: A Magnifying Glass Scavaging the Truth Maggie found a loophole in the scavenger hunt rules. It said you couldn't work with another person, not a dog. So, Scooby, her massive Great Dane with a nose for snooping was already sniffing under the bushes in... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction: Taking a Chance
He had been studying her for days. Now was the time to strike. He only had a small window of time to try to pull it off. He walked across the room towards her. Once he was within reach, someone stepped in front of him to talk to her. He froze where he was, unsure... Continue Reading →
