Tag Archives: short stories

Pearl Barley And The Mystery Of The Warl Line #shortstory #writephoto

Posted on Nov 2, 2018 by TanGental

Pearl Barley stumbled and squealed. She had the oddest sensation of being pulled back in two places: her head and her arm.  The Deacon moved alongside her.  ‘Don’t cross over until you’re covered.’ ‘Too bloody right, girl,’ said her hair … Continue reading →

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When I’m Cleaning Windows #writephoto

Posted on Jan 7, 2018 by TanGental

Sue Prompt for #writephoto this week is Serge readied himself to knock on the door. It was an impressive piece of oak. ‘Just nod and smile, ok? She’s not keen on anyone new.’ Darren shuffled his feet. Serge thought him … Continue reading →

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When memory isn’t enough #microcosms #flashfiction

Posted on Jan 29, 2017 by TanGental

Microcosms this week prompted us with Convict prison camp memoir Solitary Confinement Can Still Be Crowded Jospeh slumped onto the sofa, watching the flickering TV. He wondered who had turned it on. The woman fussed and talked, incoherent babble competing with … Continue reading →

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The Naming Game – dangerous territory for parents #flashfiction #carrotranch

Posted on Dec 19, 2016 by TanGental

Charli’s prompt this week is about the importance of names. December 15, 2016 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) explore the importance of a name within a story. It can be naming an experience, introducing an extraordinary name, … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol for the Post Truth World

Posted on Dec 18, 2016 by TanGental

If you haven’t seen Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord posts of Christmas short stories (shame on you!) you may have missed my little contribution. The Fourth Plinth The world tumbled and tossed as Barry opened his eyes. It’s what booze does, he … Continue reading →

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Looking for answers #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on Dec 13, 2016 by TanGental

Charli Mills is going all goosey on us, with her prompt from the Ranch this week December 8, 2016 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write using the word gander as a verb. A gander is a male goose, … Continue reading →

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And a Time to Live #shortstory

Posted on Jun 18, 2016 by TanGental

This is the second instalment of my short story. The first part can be found here While Jim made his way back to the road and the houses, Martin and Marian Slope consulted their map and entered the wood via … Continue reading →

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When Things Fall Apart #shortstory #flashfiction

Posted on Jun 5, 2016 by TanGental

One challenge I enjoy is the Microcsms prompt. This week, spinning the wheel we have to include, as our first line, a famous last line, use the setting and genre and keep the word count under 300. So here’s my … Continue reading →

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Beware a politician bearing gifts   #writespiration #shortstory #flashfiction

Posted on May 12, 2016 by TanGental

She remembered two things from her first day as a minister – all political careers end in failure and nothing’s forgotten more quickly than a reshuffled minister. And here she was being reshuffled to let ‘Big Beast’ Bertrand Collins back … Continue reading →

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A Thoughtful Viewing #shortstory #flashfiction

Posted on May 3, 2016 by TanGental

This week at the Ranch, Anne Goodwin has taken the reins and has prompted us thus. You’ve probably guessed it already, I’m inviting you to compose a 99-word flash on the theme of showing someone around a property. Who’s showing … Continue reading →

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