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Death Is No Excuse #writephoto #flashfiction

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

Sue Vincent’s #writephoto prompt this week is  ‘So,’ Dr Stelios Gobbe peered at the skeletal figure stretched out on his couch, ‘you’re not yourself, you say.’ Stelios winced. When Ulysses ‘Lardy’ Wainscoat has booked a session he’d explained his recent … Continue reading →

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Planning Ahead #writephoto

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Sue’s prompt for #writephoto this week is  ‘Can I bring the meeting to order?’ The Lord Chamberlain, Rodney Putupon straightened his papers and cast a jaundiced eye around the table. No one met his gaze. They wouldn’t, of course. The … Continue reading →

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The Naming Of Parts #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

Charli Mills prompt this week is May 10, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story defining “the charisma of cranes.” For centuries, cranes have inspired art and philosophy. You can write a crane story or create … Continue reading →

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A bit of blood, a bit of bother #microcosms

Posted on April 15, 2018 by

  Another Day, Another Decapitation ‘What do we have, Waldron?’ Detective Inspector Plummet pulled on his latex gloves and peered at the body. ‘Same M.O. as the others, sir. Drowned. In his own blood.’ ‘Usual calling card?’ ‘Yes. Fourteen rubber … Continue reading →

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Fade To Opaque #writephoto

Posted on April 14, 2018 by

Sue Vincent’s #writephoto this week is ‘Are you sure this is the best one?’ ‘The light was good and I thought the composition…’ ‘Yes, yes. That’s true. But…’ ‘The sand was firm, the rocks just the right shade of dull…’ … Continue reading →

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A Career Of Highs And Lows #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

Sergio Pontus took his job as hangman seriously though he preferred ‘final dispatcher’ as his sobriquet. His own knot, known as the ‘Sergio Slip’ earned plaudits for being easy to make, comfortable to wear with minimal abrasions and quick to … Continue reading →

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Superman versus the Wall #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on March 27, 2018 by

‘You have to push harder, Superman.’ It was his coach’s refrain. He was trying. Only… ‘Do you want to be a credit to the Party?’ That was the issue wasn’t it? How can you run for a concept? For yourself, … Continue reading →

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