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July 29, 2020
Specialist Language
Flash Fiction Month 2020, Day 29 It was a bomb. A large bomb. The kind of bomb with several sticks of dynamite taped together, a bunch of wires sticking out, and for some reason a nice obvious LED display to give a clear indication of exactly how much time was left until the whole thing […]
July 28, 2020
Crossing the Line
Flash Fiction Month 2020, Day 28 Challenge #12: Write a story including a bargain, a liminal space, a sacrifice, or a stranger. It cannot include the following verbs: believed, imagined, knew, loved, hated, noticed, realised, remembered, seemed, thought, understood, wanted, or wondered. The trespasser topples a cart as he runs, scattering dust and packing material […]
July 27, 2020
Well Disguised
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July 26, 2020
You Can Lead a Horse to Water
Flash Fiction Month 2020, Day 26 Once upon a time a little child lost in the Highlands stumbled upon a horse grazing by a loch. “What is wrong?” asked the horse, seeing the tears upon his face. “I have wandered away from home,” said the small boy, “and I know not where I am.” “Then […]
July 25, 2020
The Burning of Cob Weaver
Flash Fiction Month 2020, Day 25 Challenge #11: Write a story in collaboration with another participant, in accordance with challenges picked by each of you from a list of poisons. This was a collaboration with GDeyke. The poisons we chose were sarcophagus juice, a clear sippy-cup stuffed with daisy chains and kerosene, and something dark […]
July 24, 2020
Neon Genesis Existentialism
Flash Fiction Month 2020, Day 24 “Do you ever feel like you’re in a cheap Japanese cartoon?” “No.” Junpei turned to stare into the sunset…which, now that he considered it, would be a great way of avoiding all the faff of lip-syncing his speech. “Maybe it’s just impostor syndrome. Maybe it’s everything that’s happened lately. […]
July 23, 2020
Blue Light
Flash Fiction Month 2020, Day 23 Challenge #10: Write a stream of consciousness story embracing one of the five elements of Discordianism: Sweet, Boom, Pungent, Prickle, or Orange. Its word count should be a multiple of 14. He shouts as he stumbles through the half-foot of milky water, no longer concerned about the €60 fine. […]
July 22, 2020
Coming Back with a Whimper
Flash Fiction Month 2020, Day 22 “Hi everybody,” said Major Megaton, stepping into the Society of Rectitude canteen with his hands on his hips. “Did you miss me?” “Oh, hey!” said Broccoli Man, giving him a wave. “Great to see you.” There was a general mumble of acknowledgement from the other assorted heroes. “Yep,” said […]
July 21, 2020
Not a People Person
Flash Fiction Month 2020, Day 21 Challenge #9: Write a funny story about something taboo, including something goth. “Hello there.” The extremely pale, extremely bored-looking waitress approached with a notepad. “Can I start you off with a basket of Fred?” “What?” said Will. “It’s on the house, of course,” she clarified. “Oh, go on then,” […]
July 20, 2020
424 Failed Dependency
Flash Fiction Month 2020, Day 20 “She’s still out there.” Abbie turned away from the window for a moment. “I don’t like this. Should we call someone?” “Over some kid standing outside?” Ethan shook his head. “She must be staying in one of the other cabins.” “I didn’t see a car outside any of them. […]
