Chose four words from the eight random ones offered by Terribleminds. The day had been chosen as much for the weather as anything else. Bright and sunny, on a weekend, it was the perfect time for parents to bring their kids to the zoo. It wasn’t too crowded, as many families were on vacations, but… Continue reading Flash Fiction: The Exchange
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Flash Fiction: One Random Sentence
Chuck’s challenge gave me the following: “The actor biases an applicable troop.” He stared at himself in the mirror, taking a deep breath. This had been his plan, arranging all those extra ticket sales down at the precinct house. It wouldn’t be that hard to play up certain angles of his performance, and if he… Continue reading Flash Fiction: One Random Sentence
Flash Fiction: Flint Smoke
For the Terribleminds Paint Color Title Scheme challenge. “Whiskey. Best make it a double.” He didn’t always start his time in the saloon this way. Most days here saw him talking with one of the girls, or hitting up the poker table. But today was different. A lesser man might have ridden for an extra… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Flint Smoke
Flash Fiction: Benjamin Franklin in the Bermuda Triangle
For the Terribleminds request for pulp insanity, we return to the adventures of a revolutionary wizard. The lingering storm clouds made way for the moon, and that was when it began. The crew of the fluyt Eenhoorn lit lamps on-deck to throw back the darkness. The ocean nearby rippled and swooned, small waves crashing over… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Benjamin Franklin in the Bermuda Triangle
Book Review: Blackbirds
“Everyone dies alone. That’s what it is. It’s a door. It’s one person wide. When you go through it, you do it alone. But it doesn’t mean you’ve got to be alone before you go through the door. And believe me, you aren’t alone on the other side.” ― Jim Butcher, Dead Beat A psychopomp… Continue reading Book Review: Blackbirds
Flash Fiction: The Dinosaur
For the Terribleminds challenge, Must Love Dinosaurs. To: ALL From: TDY-04-BSMT-1138 Re: The ‘Dinosaur’ Some of you may not be aware of the fact that in your data center room, there is a small, older model terminal in the back corner. It is near the reel-to-reel tape decks that have been silent for decades. This… Continue reading Flash Fiction: The Dinosaur
Flash Fiction: Burning Uniform
This weeks challenge gave me the title. The sounds of fighting were distant, now. The orders alternated between “tactical withdrawal” and “orderly retreat.” He looked down at his leg again and shook his head. He felt fortunate nothing important had been hit by the bullet. Removing his bayonet from the fire, he took a deep… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Burning Uniform
Flash Fiction: At The Terminal
For the Terribleminds flash fiction challenge, A Traveling Tale. “Do you know why I pulled you over, son?” Travis shook his head. “No, officer, I don’t. I was on cruise control at four miles over the speed limit to keep up with traffic.” “Your registration’s past due. Sticker on your plate says so.” Travis smacked… Continue reading Flash Fiction: At The Terminal
Flash Fiction: Politeness and Respect
For the latest Terribleminds challenge, “Death Is On The Table“. If it weren’t a funeral, it’d probably be the social event of the season. Everybody was there. Little Tommy Scattergun, Nicky the Nose, Harry ‘Houdini’ Lockland, pretty much every cousin or uncle or niece the old Godfather had kept close… …and the woman in the… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Politeness and Respect
Flash Fiction: Liars
For “A Terrible Lie” over at Terribleminds… He saw the tension of the day wash from her face when he greeted her at the door. “I’m glad you’re home.” She kissed him lightly as she shed her coat. “Get out of the office early?” “Yeah. I got everything together in plenty of time.” “That makes… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Liars
