55 Flash Fiction stories are ultra-short works of (usually) fiction that must make up a complete, self sufficient story -- even if the story is part of a larger whole. The catch? The story must be EXACTLY 55 words, no more, no less. Some...
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55 Flash Fiction stories are ultra-short works of (usually) fiction that must make up a complete, self sufficient story -- even if the story is part of a larger whole. The catch? The story must be EXACTLY 55 words, no more, no less. Some writers have strung together "serial-55's" making up a larger story, which is allowable as long as each segment can stand on its own.
If you're up for a writing challenge, there is a group of 55'ers that presents each week in 55 Flash Fiction Friday. Even if you don't submit a story of your own, the submissions of these writers is usually quite entertaining. And you certainly can't complain that they're overly verbose! The 55 Flash Fiction Friday meme is hosted by G-Man at http://g-man-mrknowitall.blogspot.com/. Join in the fun... we look forward to it!
Gasp! Did he actually write a 55 this week? Why yes, I believe he did. "You're the trifecta." "I'm the what?" "The trifecta. I dig smart chicks. I dig smart ass chicks. I dig smart chicks with great…" "Don't." "So, see? The trifecta." "And I'm supposed to be flattered I suppose." "Naturally." Shaking her head, she turned back to the laundry basket in front of her. But she was smiling. Graciously hosted by G-Man.
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Flash Fiction of fifty-five words is often harder than it looks. This one took me about a day to polish . There they were, staring at him, eight by ten glossies of guilt. His one and only sin had become more than just another Kodak moment. As he got the books and began to look for places he could skim the extortion money from, the priest realized, for the first time, how tight his collar felt. Thank you for reading this installment of Flash Fiction Friday . Tags: extreme writitng , flash , Flash Fiction , friday , Writing Related posts The Making Of ...
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It’s #FridayFlash! Check out the link for even more flashy goodness and visit the House of Archives. Please visit these talented writers, and leave some comment love if you are so moved. This is a very talented bunch, and you’re sure to find something that speaks to you. Enjoy the scenery. **** I wrote this as an experiment in literary devices. Not that I’m literary, but it seemed like a fun idea to play around with some of the toys laying around that I normally don’t think of when I’m actually writing. This piece has gone through several edits, and I really struggled with ...
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Flash Fiction Friday : The applause was thunderous. The premier of ‘Elwood The Wonder Pig’ had been a smashing success. Reporters surrounded Jake, asking about the three-legged pig and its amazing feats of acrobatics and strength. “What happened to Elwood’s fourth leg?” Farmer Jake replied, “A pig that smart, you think I’m gonna eat him all at once?” Add Flash Fiction Friday to your “must read” list for quick fun. Tags: extreme , Flash Fiction , Writing Related posts The Truth Hurts (3) Writing Passionately About Led Zeppelin (1) Writing About Bugs ~ Senior Squid Style (0) WordPress Jail (3) Things To Consider Before ...
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We Need Your Vote in the 2009 BlogLuxe Awards! Violence UnSilenced Nominated for 2009 Most Inspiring Blog Trouble navigating BlogLuxe? ♥ Technical Difficulties? Some stories are the same in any language. "Who were those men?", she asked later, "And why would they want to kill us?" "Most probably raiders from one side of the border or the other." Arjun speculated. "Border? Which border?" Head cocked, he regarded her momentarily before answering. Could she really not know? "The India-Pakistan border" "Pak-ee...stan?" she said quizzically. "Where is Pak-ee...stan?" Notes: kinaaraa: border From the maybe you know it, maybe you don't file: The nation we know as ...
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If the angel of death and a Guardian angel work the same case....who wins?
Death Once Removed
The July sun beat down on the railroad tracks that bisected the small town of Liberty from north to south. Shimmering heat waves rose from the steel in silent ripples. Leon Bosley stood at the railroad crossing on Main Street and stared fixedly at the glimmering rails.So this is how it ends, he thought miserably. My whole life has been building...
... a few hundred feet from the Atlantic Ocean in the scenic Outer Banks town of Nags Head, just down the road from the site of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first successful experiments in powered flight. I met one of these people outside the ...
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