This flash fiction is inspired by the following photo prompt. the challenge is hosted by Madison Woods. Head over there for more flash fiction action. I welcome constructive criticisms. That’s why I am posting these pieces on a blog. Thanks in advance for taking the time to comment. Wordcount: 100 **************************************************************** Let’s take a dip … Continue reading »
Flash Fiction Faction – The Excursion
This week’s Flash Fiction Faction by Quill Shiv is a picture prompt. Head over there to read more Flash Fiction Factions. As usual, I appreciate your comments, feedback and constructive criticisms. Wordcount is 105. ****************************************************************************** Samantha raised her hand but Mrs. Sweet ignored her. “We will not carry on until someone tells me how a … Continue reading »
The Nightmare continues & Movie Date
Here is Julia’s 100 word challenge for this week. Please go here to read more flash fiction. The prompt this week is ….‘aside. Now what was that rabbit late for,’ wondered Alice…..’ It is the last ten words of the piece written by Shade the Raven last week. The first story is a continuation of … Continue reading »
Forget him not
This flash fiction is inspired by the following photo prompt. the challenge is hosted by Madison Woods. I welcome constructive criticism that’s why I am posting these pieces on a blog. Thanks in advance. Wordcount: 100 A barbwire fence separates me from the spot, where he took his last breath. I see the emergency crew … Continue reading »
An invitation to tea
Here is Julia’s 100 word challenge for this week. The prompt this week is ….‘What was the rabbit late for,’ wondered Alice….. Wordcount 108 including the prompt. Hope you enjoy my interpretation. I welcome your feedback. ********************************************** Alice focused on reading the rabbit’s thoughts. I am late. “What was the rabbit late for,” wondered Alice. … Continue reading »
Flash Fiction Faction – Abandoned
This week’s Flash Fiction Faction by Quill Shiv has the prompt: Truly the thing that I fear comes upon me, and what I dread befalls me. –Anonymous I made use of one of the plot ideas, I posted today for another challenge. Hope you enjoy reading it. As usual I am open to constructive criticisms. … Continue reading »
Oh where, oh where is Irene?
Dear (please fill in your name here), as you might have noticed. I have not been commenting on your wonderful blog posts or react to the insightful comments you have made on mine for about a week now. Starting a new job is physically and mentally draining. Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays … Continue reading »
100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups - Week #37
Reblogged from Julia's Place: Last week we started with a plea from someone who was having problems commenting. Here is a response As a blogspotter I am sorry to read the WordPress comment appeal. However, you are not alone! The problems of commenting are universal! I find it almost impossible to comment on WordPress blogs. … Continue reading »
All to you, this comes…
Reblogged from See. Williams: Creative Chaos Award On the 1st of April, I had two things that cheered my mood—and this is not another fooling story. I was awarded the Creative Chaos Award by Subhan Zein (the guy is one hell of inspiration to me) and my blog’s hits climaxed 2,000! What a feat! Though I created my … Continue reading »
All’s well that ends well
My first work day started with a virtual trip to Australia. For one, at the train station I was surrounded by people pulling their trolley luggage around. Then I sat next to a couple on the train, who had just returned from a three week holiday to Australia. We exchanged travel stories and I was … Continue reading »
The first day
Do you remember your first day in kindergarten? I do not have memories of my own of this day but my mother has told me hers. I am the eldest child and as a result my mother was apprehensive when the day came for her to leave me for the very first time in foreign … Continue reading »
Leymah Gbowee
We go into rural communities, and all we do — like has been done in this room [at TED] — is create the space. When these girls sit … you unlock great leaders. Leymah Gbowee (1 February 1972)