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Category: Flash Fiction
Very short fiction I’ve written
Retail Therapy – A Six-Word Story
Tough day. New heels. Expensive ones. A six-word story written for Daily Post's Weekly Writing Challenge: Flash Fiction.
Harsh
“Please, Mom? I’ll do anything,” Josh pleaded. “No.” She didn’t even flinch. “Don’t ask again. I won’t repeat myself.” “But Mom…” He’d never wanted anything so bad in his life. “Okay, that’s it. Just remember: you brought this on yourself.” She pulled the duct tape out of her purse. “No,…
Not Even the Trees
Warmly colored leaves soften the cold forest floor beneath me. I scour the sky for meaning, in vain. The encroachment of evergreens and branches keep secrets. I shriek for answers that will never come, and tears burn unimpeded into my ears. But no one’s listening to me, not even the trees.…
For My Broken Heart
My newest flash story (with one of my photos) for the 55-word Flash Contest by Austin Briggs. Go see what you think, and be sure to "like" it. Becca ;) For My Broken Heart Timeless Writing.
Six
"Mickey Mouse? Again?" I need Tylenol. Daily Post: Write a six word story about what you think the future holds for you.
Sparks — by Rebecca Barray and Terri Kelleher
My newest flash story with a fabulous illustration by Terri Kelleher!!
I’m Published!
Both my fiction and my photography are being published this month! I'm SO happy! I feel like a "real" writer and photographer now. ;) "My Angel" is a very short story in the July 2013 issue of the literary magazine Mouse Tales Press. Currently, the magazine is online, but this issue…
The Full Moon Forgives
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to do it, not really. I mean, I considered it, but the possibility of death was slight.” The full moon makes no reply. “Okay, then. Thanks for listening.” Photo taken for Wordsmith Studio Prompt: The Moon on May 24, 2013 at 11:44PM EST, with a Pentax…
Making Love in the Library
“Please?” “No, Alex. Absolutely not.” Mary slammed the book, and returned it to the shelf. He pressed his body against hers, breathing heavily in her ear. “Well… maybe,” she sighed. “Just this once.” This 33-word flash fiction story was inspired by Trifextra 67: Onomatopoeia.This photo was inspired by two photo…