A collection of flash fiction written in response to writing prompts and exercises.
Knocks
Every knockEvery blowEven with a smileTaking its toll I curl a little moreDefend ny soul Keep walkingTalkingGetting onBut the dance is gone Turning up but absentSpeaking out but…
Spilt Milk
You may think this is trivial but trust me, if you were me you too would be sobbing as hard as I am right now on the kitchen…
Writing Wednesday: Seeing Red by Anna Rymer
‘Why aren’t the lights changing Mum?!’ The whine in Maisy’s voice is reaching new levels. I don’t have an answer. ‘I need a wee!’ she shrieks. ‘I know…
Friday Flash: Gingerbread Kisses
Harold Snow wiped his hands down his apron and admired his handiwork. Twelve perfectly sculpted gingerbread women smiled up at him, their sweet scent wrapping like a blanket…
Weekend Writing Prompt #146: Epoch
Epoch At the edge of one I wait For doors to open, and welcome me in A pause A breath Then time hurries on With me its captive.…
Friday Flash: Always is a Long Time
‘Woah, now just slow down there’ a voice hollered from the next aisle seconds before a tiny child came hurtling around the corner pushing a basket on wheels.…
It Had Nothing To Do With the Dog
It had nothing to do with the dog. Yeah, it was sweet, sitting in the window of the old Bennett house as I’d waited at the bus stop.…
Friday Flash: If Only
‘Be careful what you wish for’ my mum always warned. She was a textbook pessimist, always on hand to point out the potentially bad outcome. My brother very…
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Mighty Wren 