Breaking and Entering

Since I missed #flashfictionfriday, I'll just stop by on #ShortStorySunday to share a story I wrote a while back. “Are you sure this is the right window?” The words came out muffled through the ski mask, and it was a breath of fog from his warm breath that first made Eliza realize Bill was talking. …

Library Book

August 9th is National Book Lovers Day! As a Friday holiday, it's a great one to celebrate all weekend long - and I'm starting my celebration with an old #FlashFiction piece written for the prompt: Library Book.               “It’s a library book.”  Hannah placed the book into JoAnne’s out-stretched hands.  Her fingers felt all …

We’re Surrounded

I'm back with a #flashfictionfriday post - well, actually, it's a drabble - exactly 100 words to tell the whole story.  It's my first foray into limiting my word count to such a small size, but I'm pleased with how it came out!   “Sir, we’re surrounded!” Clashing swords made it impossible to pinpoint the …

The Biscuit Bandit in WRiTECLUB

I've returned from a short hiatus of editing stories to submit to contests for #shortstorysunday. The story below was one I submitted to the WRiTECLUB Contest last year. I've submitted 2 stories for this year's competition, so be sure to click the link and watch the bouts to see 30 brave writers compete anonymously for …

What Time is It

It’s Friday, so this is a very short #flashfiction piece I wrote a while back. “What time is it?” Jacob looked up irritably at the interruption. “It’s time you started learning to tell time for yourself.” He snapped his book closed decisively before scooping up his little brother and tickling him. “Stop, stop.” His brother …

SunCatcher

It's #ShortStorySunday, so I have a short story I wrote just about a year ago to participate in WRiTECLUB. WRiTECLUB is a competition hosted by DL Hammons on his blog. What makes this competition different?  You, the reader get to choose who moves forward to the final round. In 8 bouts, 500-word stories are pitted …

You Brought Home What?

Mixing it up this week with an appearance for #shortstorysunday.  Here's a short piece from my "stash".  I hope you enjoy! “Can we talk about this for two seconds?”  My voice came out high-pitched and shrill, but for the moment, I didn’t care.  Finding a deformed alligator in your bathtub can do that to you. …

Revolution Whisperer

Welcome back to #flashfictionfriday with the longest "flash fiction" piece yet. It didn't come out exactly as I planned, but I hope you enjoy! “Let me tell you something about your grandmother.” Mama pulled Jayson onto her lap. He tried to wipe his running nose without her noticing. Seven was too old to cry over …

Forest of Secrets

I'm back for #flashfictionfriday! This piece feels like the beginning of something longer, so I may revisit this again. But I wanted to share since I missed last Friday. Enjoy! The large bushes weren’t really enough cover, but Holly ducked behind them anyway. She didn’t have much choice. The scrub brush in this part of …

Save the Dragon

Sliding in with a last minute post for #flashfictionfriday. Today's prompt is a picture (below) and comes from my stash. “What green dragon?” My father looked rather confused at the description from the newspaper clipping I had found tucked under the door. “Are they talking about the teal blue one? There’s nothing harmful about him …