Author, Blogger, Poet, Publisher
Author, Blogger, Poet, Publisher
I had every intention of writing a flash fiction for last Friday’s Microcosms. However, time wasn’t on my side. I did write a story but it went way over the 300-word limit. Title: The day we met at the airport Word count: 528 words Character: Reporter Setting: Airport Genre: Memoir This is my first time to try flash fiction in …
DESTINY (294 words) “Yes, but last week a dragon almost set my hair on fire, so it’s your turn to negotiate.” Amanda looked resolute. “But I’m sick. My stomach is killing me and my head feels like it’s going to explode. I’ll be vulnerable.” Annabelle’s face was pale and she was squirming in pain. “Can we postpone this?” “We …
Did you ever? “This isn’t how I imagined us going,” I say to Darren. “Then again, life rarely goes according to my plans or desires. What about you?” I look at him. He makes no sound as he lies on the bed. “Don’t answer.” I chuckled. Katharine McPhee’s song, “Better off alone”, plays softly in the background. “So yeah,” I …
‘If only for today’ was my entry to last week’s challenge over at Microcosms. Do visit the site and there you’ll find all the great entries from truly terrific writers. I feel like I’m one of them. 🙂 Judge’s favorite line: “Like I didn’t know he was a weak swimmer.” Judge’s feedback, which for me says that I …
Do visit Cracked Flash Fiction. It’s where magic happens. 🙂 This was my entry last Saturday (left exactly as it was submitted). I struggled for hours and lost sleep, finishing and submitting only at about 03:00 am, South African time. The sacrifice paid off. This is my 2nd win. Yay! Judge: “You built a great character here: from her hesitancy …