Tag Archives: Flash Fiction

Very Short Story (VSS) Roundup 5/23/21-5/29/21

Here’s a collection of very short stories and poems (tweet-length) I did based on prompts from vss365today.com over this past week. I’ve found these prompts are a fun way to keep the creative juices flowing and also are seeds for potential future stories. The prompt is the word next to each date. I hope youContinue reading “Very Short Story (VSS) Roundup 5/23/21-5/29/21”

Very Short Story (VSS) Roundup 5/2/21-5/8/21

Here’s a collection of very short stories and poems (tweet-length) I did based on prompts from vss365today.com over this past week. I’ve found these prompts are a fun way to keep the creative juices flowing and also are seeds for potential future stories. The prompt is the word next to each date. I hope youContinue reading “Very Short Story (VSS) Roundup 5/2/21-5/8/21”

Very Short Story (VSS) Roundup 4/18/21-4/24/21

Here’s a collection of very short stories and poems (tweet-length) I did based on prompts from vss365today.com over this past week. I’ve found these prompts are a fun way to keep the creative juices flowing and also are seeds for potential future stories. The prompt is the word next to each date. I hope youContinue reading “Very Short Story (VSS) Roundup 4/18/21-4/24/21”

Very Short Story (VSS) Roundup 4/5/21-4/11/21

Here’s a collection of very short stories (tweet-length) I did based on prompts from vss365today.com over this past week. I’ve found these prompts are a fun way to keep the creative juices flowing and also are seeds for potential future stories. The prompt is the word next to each date. I hope you enjoy! 4/5/21Continue reading “Very Short Story (VSS) Roundup 4/5/21-4/11/21”

The Devil Went Back Down to Georgia (Writing Prompt Wednesday)

Today’s prompt is courtesy of: https://www.reddit.com/r/WritingPrompts/comments/mfmn0j/wp_the_devil_did_go_down_to_georgia_and_there_he/ Here’s my story, enjoy! Somewhere in Floyd County, Georgia I watched from the bar as the short, slender man strolled through the door. He had yellow eyes, an oddity for sure, that gazed toward the stage. Thursday nights were Billy’s nights, and the young man, not even old enoughContinue reading “The Devil Went Back Down to Georgia (Writing Prompt Wednesday)”

Writing Prompt Wednesday (Characters in a Crunch)

Today’s writing prompt comes from Writers’ Digest. Click on over and join the discussion there: https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/characters-in-a-crunch Here’s my contribution: “Oh, my gosh, Dad! What did you do?” James stopped chewing mid-crunch and glanced up from his phone. His eyes were wide as Kole and Katie, still in their pajamas, stared at him. “What?” Katie heldContinue reading “Writing Prompt Wednesday (Characters in a Crunch)”

The Necklace (a Christmas short story)

The seventh and final in my Christmas short story / flash fiction series. Enjoy! I hesitated as I rounded the corner and hunkered into my down jacket. Half a block ahead, a grizzled and unkempt man sat with his back against the brick wall. He wore a stocking hat and overcoat, both of which hadContinue reading “The Necklace (a Christmas short story)”

A First Christmas (a Christmas short story)

Today’s Christmas story: “Mmmm.” My eyes slowly opened. I could smell the bacon on the stove. I glanced over the side of the bunk. Stevie’s mattress was empty and his sheets in a tangled clump. I slowly lowered myself to the floor and yipped as my bare feet touched cold hardwood before I could findContinue reading “A First Christmas (a Christmas short story)”

Giving and Forgiving (A Christmas Short Story)

Here’s today’s Christmas short story. I hope you enjoy! “Watcha have?” I glanced at the shelves behind the bartender. “You got any eggnog?” The tall lady raised an eyebrow. I sighed and rubbed my face. “Just a Coke, please.” She grinned and grabbed a glass as an older, grizzled man sat beside me. “You lookContinue reading “Giving and Forgiving (A Christmas Short Story)”

A Matter of Presents (Christmas Short Story)

Set up: Don’t mess with a girl’s Magic Rainbow Pony Giraffe dreams! “Andrew! Carla! What on earth?” Dad stood in the living room, having just woken up. My sister and I sleepily stirred from our rooms. My hair was a mess, I’m sure. It always was. Carla rubbed her eyes and carried her teddy bear.Continue reading “A Matter of Presents (Christmas Short Story)”