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When Holding On Is All You Can Do

Posted on Oct 24, 2018 by

The clap on the shoulder felt sincere enough. ‘Captain.’ Jack Reynolds oiled his smile. ‘Like the old days, eh?’ Harrison eased back, not trusting a reply. Reynolds straightened his jacket, skipping into the lights, accepting the applause. Same slime-ball, Harrison … Continue reading →

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In Which A Mother Becomes Upset When Her Son Is Criticized #flash #microcosms

Posted on Oct 9, 2018 by

‘Mrs. Spindle? A moment?’ Celeste Spindle aka Suction-Woman jumped. She managed to catch her breath before she pulled the Headmistress, Magnificat Jameson aka Weave-Wonder, off her feet. ‘Sorry. Miles away.’ ‘It’s Horace. I felt we needed a word.’ Celeste’s second … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name? Let’s Be Frank #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on Sep 29, 2018 by

Frank felt rather than heard the foot stamps throbbing through the floor. The bar takings would be good for once. Good of them to come. Guilt mostly. And curiosity. He was their freak. Eardrums like teabags, more powder in his … Continue reading →

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Flagging… #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on Sep 25, 2018 by

Quiz Night Is Always Educational ‘Greece?’ ‘Come on, Morgan. You’re the expert on flags. We need this. Blue stripes.’ ‘I don’t know, do I?’ ‘Funny, isn’t it? Each nation has a flag, all different yet we still get hung up … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Vision Is Another’s Opportunity #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on Sep 10, 2018 by

Darcy Le Stille surveyed the men, like ants in their industry. He tipped his stovepipe hat, letting air cool his brow. The lock would soon be finished before the canal filled. His gaze lifted to the far side of the … Continue reading →

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Pressed Into Service #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on Sep 2, 2018 by

This week’s Carrot Ranch prompt is  August 30, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a bottleneck. You can be literal or use the term to describe congestion. Go where the prompt leads. ‘You … Continue reading →

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If You Go Down To The Woods #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on Aug 13, 2018 by

Carrot Ranch prompt this week is… August 9, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes  an act of “peering from the woods.” Go where the prompt leads. ‘You can’t see the woods for … Continue reading →

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