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July 31, 2017
The Dragon and the Dying Stars
Flash Fiction Month 2017, Day 31 Challenge #14: Write a story in the style of a fairy tale, including phrase repetition and involving stars as physical objects. It must be serious in tone but also include a Phillips screwdriver. This challenge was set by G. Deyke. Once upon a time, in a world far distant, […]
July 30, 2017
Appropriate Tributes
Flash Fiction Month 2017, Day 30 “Great Lord Satan! Ruler of Hell! Chap with the really awesome horns and rockin’ goatee! Accept this virgin tribute as a token of our servitude.” “Yeah,” said Cindi. “About that…” “Look,” said Arch Anti-Bishop Dave, pulling down his hood. “If you’re going to play the ‘Actually, I’m not a […]
July 29, 2017
Never Let Me Down
Flash Fiction Month 2017, Day 29 Challenge #13*: David Bowie Day. Write a story including a character in mourning and exploring the theme of religion. It must include at least three David Bowie film titles, a swan song, and a character who speaks to the audience only in David Bowie song titles. Everyone had been […]
July 28, 2017
Demon in a Copper Case
Flash Fiction Month 2017, Day 28 Times were hard in Singstoat. The rebar in the ruins was all but mined-out, and the old city—the twisting nest of structures that had once made the fortune of many an investor—had become a blight on the new. All the crops for miles around were feeble from the dust, […]
July 27, 2017
I, Reefer
Flash Fiction Month 2017, Day 27 Challenge #1: Write a 369er set in cloudcuckooland in which the protagonist is the only sane character. “Moo,” said Snarf Garfunkel “Moo,” said Mews Willis. “Moo,” said Melissa McKitty. “Is there, like, something… up… with our cats?” asked Farmer Jones. “I think… Um, I think… I think… Um…” Farmer […]
July 26, 2017
Beneath the Black Flag
Flash Fiction Month 2017, Day 26 “Yarr!” cried Long Schlong Silver, one hand on the hilt of his mighty cutlass. “I be on a quest for booty!” The crew of the boarded vessel stared in awe at Silver’s glistening pecs, peeking coyly from his open, billowing shirt. For a moment, all were too distracted to […]
July 25, 2017
The Mousetrap
Flash Fiction Month 2017, Day 25 Challenge #11: Write a story set in a board game. Its word count must be a multiple of 13. “Well well well…” Inspector Whiskers’ big round ears caught the unmistakable sound of a revolver being cocked. “Looks like I’ve got a tail.” Whiskers turned. “You’ve been keeping up this […]
July 24, 2017
The Twin Chalices
Flash Fiction Month 2017, Day 24 Once upon a time, there lived a powerful enchantress. But though her strong magic sustained her for a long, long time, there came a day when she began to grow old. She knew that it was time to choose an apprentice to someday succeed her, and so she called […]
July 23, 2017
The Chosen One
Flash Fiction Month 2017, Day 23 “You’re a wizard, Henry?” “Wait…what?” “You’re a wizard, Henry,” repeated the large, hairy man with the umbrella. “And a darn good’un!” “Stop!” shouted a smaller hairy man with a laser sword as he leapt over the already-knocked-down door. “That man is an impostor! You’re actually a space wizard. He […]
July 22, 2017
Ultraviolent Unicorn Deathmatch of Destiny
Flash Fiction Month 2017, Day 22 Challenge #10*: Write an interactive story with at least two good endings and two bad endings. It must feature a conflict between Man and Society, and must also involve a choice that hinges on equipping the right item. A hyperlinked version of this story is available here. 1 In […]
