Tag Archives: flash fiction

Rock And A Hard Place #writephoto #creativewriting

Posted on Jan 31, 2021 by TanGental

This week’s #writephoto prompt is ‘guarded’ and this picture Jason Pondweed stopped the van and peered out of the rain smeared windscreen. This couldn’t be it, could it? He checked the clipboard listing his deliveries. Last one was ‘the Guard … Continue reading →

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Flapping Heck #carrotranch #shortfiction #morganandlogan

Posted on Jan 11, 2021 by TanGental

Charli Mills is back with a new carrot ranch prompt January 7, 2021 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the contrasting prompts butterfly and stones. The two can be used in any way in … Continue reading →

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A Day In The Life Of A Celestial Being

Posted on Dec 27, 2020 by TanGental

Archangel Gervais tugged back the drape with a flourish. ‘Your portal to undreamt realms.’ Not his best, he admitted to himself but work was work. ‘It’s a bit sparse.’ Celia Triangle shuffled her bosoms dismissively. Gervais sniffed. They’d said she … Continue reading →

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Festive Traditions #carrotranch #loganandmorgan #flashfiction

Posted on Dec 7, 2020 by TanGental

‘What did you do for Christmas, Logan?’ ‘?’ ‘You must have some family traditions?’ ‘What? Like waking up with Santa dribbling into the hall carpet because he fell asleep there when he came back from the pub, having to be … Continue reading →

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Between the devil… #flashfiction #flashfriday

Posted on Dec 6, 2020 by TanGental

‘What have we got, Dickens?’ ‘Bit of a dust up between the locals, sir. The blonde woman and the chap in the diving suit.’ ‘Can’t you get her to cover up? Drawing a bit of a crowd.’ ‘Not really, sir. … Continue reading →

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Redecoration #flashfiction #prompt

Posted on Dec 1, 2020 by TanGental

My dear blogging friend Hugh, to be found here, and if you don’t read his blog, do so forthwith, sent me a WhatsApp and in the exchange I said I was repainting the utility. ‘Use it as a prompt for … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Wish For #flashfiction #flashfriday #humour

Posted on Nov 20, 2020 by TanGental

Be Careful What You Wish For Terrance stopped, breathless. ‘You’re not going to wet yourself, are you?” Of course Susan grinned, disarming any passive aggressive overtones. He’d ignore her. ‘It’s unique.’ ‘When were termites unique?’ ‘These mounds…’ ‘Yeah, yeah.’ She … Continue reading →

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Avocado, A Conundrum #flashfiction #carrotranch #morganandlogan

Posted on Nov 16, 2020 by TanGental

In addressing this week’s #carrotranch prompt, I have sequestered a story which is possibly apocryphal involving a well known UK politican, Peter Mandleson… November 12 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story includes avocado toast. … Continue reading →

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The Blue Door #blogbattle #shortfiction

Posted on Nov 15, 2020 by TanGental

Was it really just a week ago? Time seems to have come loose, it’s lost its shape, its coherence. I recall the start. That much is easy. I can recall the exact time, too. Six am, by St Stephen’s clock; … Continue reading →

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Danse Macarbe #flashfiction

Posted on Nov 14, 2020 by TanGental

The consultant’s words soared like the opening sequence of her acclaimed Nutcracker, ‘We removed the tumour, but…’A but, from an optimist!‘Molly?’Her smile sank gracefully to his stage, part of his chorus. ‘How long?’He misunderstood. ‘I’d say a year.’‘To dance?’The space … Continue reading →

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