Tag Archives: Flash Fiction Challenge

November 23: Flash Fiction Challenge – Five a Day

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Michael

The old sage looked up at me: “Five a day?” he asked as if the thought had never occurred to him before. “Well let’s start with life. See what’s around you, then live a life, don’t take anything for granted. … Continue reading →

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November 16: Flash Fiction Challenge – Mesh Fly Screens

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Michael

November 16, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) use the word mesh in a story. Mesh is both an object and a verb, which you can freely explore. You can play with its sound, too. Go where … Continue reading →

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November 9: Flash Fiction Challenge – Nanjo’s New Pitch.

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Michael

November 9, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a fictional story about The Real Nanjo Castille. You can set any gender, era or genre to reveal the character behind the mystery. You can also imagine the … Continue reading →

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November 2: Flash Fiction Challenge The Old Chair.

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Michael

November 2, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story a chair on a porch. Why is it there, and what might it mean? Think about using it as a prop or the main thrust of … Continue reading →

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September 14: Flash Fiction Challenge – Riptide

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Michael

September 14, 2017, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a riptide. How can it be used to move a story? It could be a stretch of turbulent water or a pull of another kind. … Continue reading →

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September 7: Flash Fiction Challenge – On the Go.

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Michael

September 7, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a busy character. It could be a busy beaver, gnawing birch trees endlessly or an executive on the go. Go where the prompt leads. She … Continue reading →

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August 31: Flash Fiction Challenge – Speller

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Michael

August 31, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a speller. It can be one who spells or a primer like Lawrence once had. You can deviate from the primary meaning if magic … Continue reading →

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August 24: Flash Fiction Challenge – Family’s Sake

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Michael

August 24, 2017, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write about an escape artist. It can even be you, the writer, escaping into a different realm or space in imagination. It can be any genre, including BOTS (based … Continue reading →

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August 17: Flash Fiction Challenge – Modern American Culture

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Michael

August 17, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that heals America. Difficult and idealistic, I know. Think about building bonds of trust or stories of friendship. It could be a positive story about America. … Continue reading →

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August 10: Flash Fiction Challenge – Squish

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Michael

August 10, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) include music and berries. It can be fantastical, such as the music of berries or a story that unfolds about a concert in a berry patch. Go where the … Continue reading →

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