I missed posting for the Literary Lion flash fiction prompt “bloom” a few weeks ago, but have had a story blooming in the brain (really, an image from which the story grew) ever since. It’s been a challenge establishing a daily routine with the newest little addition to the family, and with the exception of the first round…
The latest Literary Lion flash fiction prompt was the word “limerick.” The challenge: Create a story in 400 words (or less) based on the the prompt. I followed the inspiration of the Literary Lion Tamer, Laura Gabrielle Feasey, with my own limerick. Enjoy! You stare up at me, wide sea-blue eyes. Now your sounds are sweet coos, sometimes soft…
This week the latest Literary Lion flash fiction prompt was the word “water.” The challenge: Create a story in 400 words (or less) based on the the prompt. I’m pleased to share that were blessed to welcome our second child ten days ago. It was my third pregnancy, so the inspiration for my story this week is close to…
For this week’s installment of Warmup Wednesday!, within your 100 word story you were to include a secret invention. When reading my story, be sure to draw out the words “Almoost theerree” as if you were Garven Dreis, Red Leader in Star Wars, for full effect. The ground trembled as he stared at the screen, his tongue poking…
For this week’s installment of The Literary Lion, the one-word prompt for a flash fiction piece of less than four hundred words was “king.” I found inspiration in daily life and those who really rule the household (at least, for a time). Thanks for reading and enjoy! Happy trails! The young king sits, surrounded by…
Flash! Friday: Vol 3 – 32. Today’s challenge: Based on Orwell’s 1984, select from the following and create a piece of flash fiction, 200-225 words: * Conflict: man vs society (government) * Character: historian * Theme(s): Censorship and/or totalitarianism * Setting: dystopia (near-future society ruled by an evil, oppressive government) How It Begins (224 words, character: historian, setting: dystopian future, oppressive…
For today’s Warmup Wednesday!: Using the photo, craft a 100 word (exactly) story…with an animal as the protagonist. “Hedge!” A single howl shattered the stillness of the fog. “Hog!” A chorus of voices howls replied. “Hedge!” The single howl had grown closer to three who crouched behind several thin tree trunks. “Hog!” The howls were shriller as…
The most recent installment of the Literary Lion challenge that I undertook was surrounding the word “Merry.” Unlike most of my pieces, this one is true to life. Thanks for stopping by to check it out and enjoy! Christmas in July (172 words): My husband and I have very different ideas of Christmas. I learned this last…
Warmup Wednesday!. (100 words on the nose, using the photo prompt.) The Great Wall stood, crumbling and sad, decades of neglect taking their toll on the once magnificent structure. They passed through the holes at the base made after the last world war by those attempting to flee the carnage.…
“Go!” I whispered, pressing Bea forward and glancing back to see Tommy haul John back into the tunnel. A black flashlight was lying in a puddle. Tommy nodded to me as we ducked under the decaying wood, just before a spray of gunshots rang out. “Hold your fire!” From between the boards I could see…
VCE Chemistry teacher in Melbourne, Australia
a 100-word story every day
The Mom Who Runs: 