It was an anonymous package. Those always raised suspicions. The museum’s security had gone over it several times, and it had been run through all sorts of tests before it landed on the assistant curator’s desk. Amanda came back from Starbucks to find it waiting there, illuminated under the wan light of the lamp that… Continue reading Flash Fiction: The Gift
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Flash Fiction: Closed Casket
Chuck challenged us to use one of these stock photos that BuzzFeed claims nobody could ever use. I picked #4, and pulled this out of my brain. Enjoy! “I really appreciate you doing this, padre.” Father Pryce still looked a bit skeptical. He shook the offered hand, for certain, and the money Timothy had given… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Closed Casket
From the Vault: How to Survive Living with a Writer
For the benefit of my new flatmates, here are some tips on living with a writer! Courtesy Floating Robes One of the most popular posts ever over at terribleminds is this one, entitled “Beware of Writer.” He also penned a sequel that’s just as worthwhile to read. But let’s say you’ve ignored his advice. You’re… Continue reading From the Vault: How to Survive Living with a Writer
Flash Fiction: Hello Human
So Chuck Wendig coined the phrase Spammerpunk and I thought I’d get down on that. Hello human, Greetings from another human. I am human and interested in human things. Your planet which you call Earth has many resources important to humans. An offer generous to humans can be made. Many lucrative offers to other humans… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Hello Human
Flash Fiction: Strong Yet Subtle
For this week’s Flash Fiction Challenge over at Terribleminds, Picking Uncommon Apples, the random number gods bestowed upon me 28, 18, and 31. Here’s what came out of those choices! Ravenna slipped through the opened grate with the sort of smooth ease that only comes from years of practice. She heard the soft splashing behind… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Strong Yet Subtle
Flash Fiction: You Had To Have It
For this week’s Terribleminds Flash Fiction Challenge, I chose the sentence written by Vicente L Ruiz. Enjoy! I have witnessed the end of humanity. I don’t know how any rational human being could have a different thought at the sight of people lined up outside of the ostentatious glass-walled store. For release after release, I… Continue reading Flash Fiction: You Had To Have It
Flash Fiction: Velocity, Part 3
For the final portion of this rather epic Flash Fiction Challenge Chuck Wendig has been running, I chose to finish the intriguing tale Velocity, started by Mark Gardner and continued by LC Finney. I hope they, and you, enjoy how I finish the story. Part 1 (by Mark Gardner) Falling. I rush to you with… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Velocity, Part 3
Flash Fiction: Fee, Continued
Getting back to the normal Flash Fiction feature here at Blue Ink Alchemy, I’m jumping into the Terribleminds challenge of Continuing The Tale, Part Two. I decided to follow up on the excellent start provided by Lisa Shininger, which you can see the original containing post here. Enjoy! Part 1, by Lisa: Fee didn’t recognize… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Fee, Continued
Flash Fiction: To Rise Again, One Must Fall
For the Terribleminds Flash Fiction challenge, “Rise of the Phoenix“, with a little inspirational help from Dragonkitty. She looked out over the sea, walking next to her husband. The wind was picking up, waves crashing into rocks far below them as they navigated the cliff. She closed her eyes, listening to the white noise, memories… Continue reading Flash Fiction: To Rise Again, One Must Fall
Flash Fiction: The Ugly Sea
The title was generated as part of this week’s Terribleminds challenge. Bruce hauled himself up the rain-slicked, metal ladder towards the top deck of the trawler Mary of the Magdeline. His poncho flapped in the wind, and he shook his head to keep the rain out of his eyes. He reached the top rung and… Continue reading Flash Fiction: The Ugly Sea
