Here’s my attempt for this week’s Fiction Friday challenge on the Write Anything blog. Today’s challenge is; The keys opened every door in the house, except the small wooden door at the end of the hall… [NOTE] I’ve actually edited this, following comments from the lovely Kathryn Jankowski! Beth flipped through the heavy iron keys one last […]
flash fiction
I always did have a soft spot for Miss Havisham.
It’s a common problem for creative types that finding the motivation to get the idea down on paper can often be a bit of a struggle. With this in mind, my friend Scott and I decided to set each other writing assignments. The idea was that with a deadline, and an intended audience, we would […]
Fiction Friday #3
Here’s my attempt for this week’s Fiction Friday challenge on the Write Anything blog. Today’s challenge is; The bag was empty except for a smudged slip of paper which said, “Sorry.” “Bitch!” Casey screwed up the bag and threw it into the bin by her desk. “Something wrong?” asked Anna. Casey sat back in her […]
Using a writing prompt
I stumbled across this post and decided to have a go using the writing prompt provided. Make sure you check it out, and maybe try it yourself. For now…enjoy. Your boat rocks back and forth, and you peer over the edge, catching a glimpse of something you thought was gone forever. Oh no, is that […]
Antique Clock (Flash Fiction)
I thought I’d try to lighten the mood after my last post, and dig out one of my old flash fictions that I particularly like. Enjoy. Antique Clock The minute hand crept slowly around the elegant clock face, caressing the curlicues and spirals that embraced the numbers. It inched closer to midnight, pulling itself through […]
Bye bye, short challenges…
I’ve been part of the EditRed writing community online for quite a long time now, having been introduced to it by a friend. I haven’t been particularly active of late, having been partially deserted by my Muse, but I got a message from one of the top users, inviting me to take part in the […]