Tag Archives: micro fiction

Premonition

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

PHOTO PROMPT © Sandra Crook Hosted by Friday Fictioneers “Can’t you do something other than collecting rocks?” he said. “They are fossils,” his son argued. “So basically rocks.” Sonny boy chose not to argue. “But why go to Thailand?” “To … Continue reading →

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Love in the rain

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

“On hindsight, your idea of putting up umbrellas was a wiser decision,” Brian admitted good humoredly. Sarah smiled. Brian had wanted to put up kites. But the decorating team had vetoed against. Good thing they did, though Brian had sulked … Continue reading →

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Haunted House

Posted on September 12, 2018 by

“Dare you to spend the night in the haunted house.” Dave accepted the challenge. He did not fear the old crumbling house with peeling paint and broken windows. He had spent many afternoons lying under the cherry tree in its backyard. … Continue reading →

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La pleine lune

Posted on September 6, 2018 by

PHOTO PROMPT © Gah Learner It was that time of the month when the stars twinkled in full glory. The snow capped mountains looked more magical. The usually calm lake danced in quivered delight. Joanna standing at the bridge looked up at … Continue reading →

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Mirror mirror on the wall

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

PHOTO PROMPT © Nathan Sowers grandson of our own Dawn M. Miller The magician said, “Ask what you want to see and the mirror shall show!” “Show me something happy,” the girl demanded. The mirror went blank and then flashed an … Continue reading →

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Light and Dark

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

A man in pinstripe and trench coat carrying a sleek laptop bag asked a passer-by, “What is this gathering for?” “Two little girls were raped in the Park and their throats slit. We are showing our solidarity for this heinous … Continue reading →

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Evil bottle

Posted on August 18, 2018 by

She opened the door to be greeted with cobwebs, dirt and stale air. She was visiting the house after 10 long years. Nothing seemed to have changed. She found a mountain of cigarette stubs and a half-finished bottle of whiskey … Continue reading →

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