Categotry Archives: Fiction
160- A Head of Hair
She found it on the bathroom floor. About the right size and shape, it looked exactly like the back of her son’s head. She kicked it gently; relieved it was only hair until she realized what that meant. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
55 – Raining Leaves
After the water and the cold the leaves turned to gold on the trees then succumbed to the wind. Twirling lightly, fluttering like tired butterflies they fell on the streets and yards. Everywhere, falling drifting like snow When a car drove past they took re-flight before coming up flush with the curb like discarded newspaper The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the G-man, […]
Suzie’s House 233: Birth of the Dynamic Duo
Tracy had that look in her eye again. Gene wasn’t sure if he should be thrilled or scared. Well, as long as it wasn’t directed at him, it was all good. The smile kept coming and going, too, which on Tracy could only mean trouble. But what was really scary, is Mrs. H.’s friend Miranda got that same look in her eye. And they were both eying Fran, who was tied up in a chair like a bug in a […]
160 – Rwaarrrr!
Tina’s pet sitting business gave her great joy. She got to spend so much time with the kitties and doggies. She did it all year long. The only night she hated checking on the animals was Halloween. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
55 – On All Hallows Eve
Maniacal laughter from the street Though rain and cold should drive everyone indoors Won’t stop Mechanical? So repetitious A Halloween doll on someone’s porch Set off by a passing hand. But no. It changes, Rising in pitch, Becoming desperate. A lunatic released from the asylum? A quick check, twitch of the curtain. Ah…. It’s nothing But a drunken witch. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is […]
Suzie’s House 232: The Ember of a Cartoon Heroine’s Embarrassment
Tentative, Suzie wasn’t sure if she should run outside to find out what the loud scrape and boom was or upstairs to see why Tracy had raced past. Gene took off after Tracy, so Suzie opted for the back yard. When she stepped out, she found Miranda standing over the old painting ladder. From the way the held her hands out while turning away from it, Suzie guessed that Miranda had just dropped it. “What are you doing? I thought […]
The Wise Man
He gives me glimpses; like bits of gold glittering in a mudslide, stars shining through a fog, or tidbits of truth in the newspaper – each glimpse a nova. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
55 – The Half-Empty Nest
They are still here, when they want to be, which isn’t often. Mostly it’s after school activities, and hanging with their friends. They don’t need me to drive them anymore. They don’t need me to cook for them, though I still do. They can stand on their own two feet. It makes me sad, a little, and glad even more. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 […]
Suzie’s House 231: A Piece of Work to Admire
“Tracy, go home.” Mrs. H. spoke quietly but Tracy could tell she was serious. “But…” “This is not a mystery book, and you are not Nancy Drew. It’ll be curfew by the time you get home. Go now.” “Nancy who?” “Criminy.” Mrs. H. slumped into the kitchen counter with her hand on her forehead.
55 – The Road Taken
He made the wrong choice. The low road was supposed to lead to dancing, drinking, a real good time. Instead it wound down deep into the bowels of the earth, dragging him to an unexpected inferno. Standing over a pit of flowing lava with no other direction scalable, his companion said, “It all works out in the end.” He didn’t even make a splash. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 […]
Suzie’s House 230: The Immutable Goal
So unlucky! How did they figure out that she wasn’t the brat’s mother? Fran thought back on everything she’d said and done, and couldn’t think of anything that gave her away. Even now, she hoped she’d be able to bluff her way through. If they stuck their head out the oh-so-adorable Victorian two-story, she’d claim she really was his mother, and couldn’t help mooning over him. It could work because she’d never admitted anything, even when they accused her. They […]
At the End of the Season
Quick! Flower. Blossom now, while the sun still shines and the warm, soft earth will still hold you firm and winter chill can not yet grasp your fruit. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Rose Garden
“What do you think you’re doing?! You’re supposed to pull the weeds, not the roses,” he said. “Tell me, what’s a weed?” “It’s a plant that isn’t supposed to be there, something you don’t want.” “Then in my garden, roses are weeds. Hey, can you get this thorn out of my butt?” She turned and pointed. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the […]
Suzie’s House 229: Low Speed Chase
Suzie blinked a couple of times, then drew in a deep breath and tried to get a hold of her emotions. She would cherish this moment for years to come, guaranteed. Standing here in front of a con artist in the middle of MacDonalds was not the time to turn all sappy on Gene just because he finally called her Mom. He had his arm across her shoulders, which made her so happy she could hardly stand still. She tried […]
Eyes on the Road
“Huh. ‘Unlawful.’ Isn’t that a funny word? Sounds like ‘awful’ or ‘waffle.’ They should just say ‘against the law.’ ” “Doesn’t matter what they say. You did it, and guess who’s behind us.” Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
