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Some Gave All-Flash Fiction
Leaves crackled under her as Grace sought a more comfortable position on the warm, parched…
Eye of the Beholder-Flash Fiction
“Ta-da!” Mark uncovered his eyes and stared across the room. “A painting?” he got off…
And Music Is Her Name-Short Story
“Ok,” Iris said, plunking two glasses of red wine on the coffee table, “talk to…
And the Answer Is? -Flash Fiction
Noel stood in the middle of the bridge, alone. Like Jake had been hoping. The…
A Woman’s Place-Flash Fiction
Content Warning: references to domestic violence and abuse. Martha set the broom down on the…
Sins of the Son-Flash Fiction
“Mom, where did you find this?” Gary rubbed his chest, but the pain was unreachable….
Old Magic-Flash Fiction
Anya trailed a finger over the thick glass dome. It gleamed even in the dull,…
Missing Dog: Don’t Bother Looking-Short Story
“Mrs. Black?” “Yes. Mr. Doe, I presume?” “That’s me.” “Thank you for meeting with me.”…
The Trick-Flash Fiction
“Oh baby, I’m happy I met you. It’s been years . . . years, since…
Well Gotten Gaines-Flash Fiction
“Sir! Please, I beg of you, spare an apple or a coin.” Terrabeth shyly pulled…
Pixie-Short Story
Author’s Note: This is a little piece I wrote shortly after my mother died. I…
Painting No. 7-Flash Fiction
She looked one last time at the yellow slip of paper and stuffed it in…
Pandemic Pandemonium-Flash Fiction
“Dude. You see that squirrel over there?” Jack looked at his watch. Twelve-fifteen. Usually he’s…
Wits End-Flash Fiction
Author’s Note: No children were harmed in the making of this short story. The sun…
Everyone’s Got an Opinion-Flash Fiction
Note: This story may or may not reflect the author’s personal view of the subject…
The Boy Who Would Be Icarus-Flash Fiction
“I want the sun.” The table’s cracked surface looked comfy right now. She’d stayed up…