Tag Archives: Flash Fiction Challenge

August 3: Flash Fiction Challenge – The New Bell

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Michael

August 3, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) use sound to create a story. Just as you might “see” a scene unfold, think about how it might sound. Even one sound to set the tone is okay. … Continue reading →

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July 27: Flash Fiction Challenge – Crystalline

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Michael

July 27, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the word crystalline. It can be used in typical forms or in creative ways (like the name of a town). What meaning does it hold … Continue reading →

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July 20: Flash Fiction Challenge – Herb’s Pie.

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Michael

July 20, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that features a pie. You can make it any kind of pie, focus on filling or crust, or tell us about the pie-maker. How does pie … Continue reading →

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July 13: Flash Fiction Challenge – Flying Lessons

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Michael

July 13, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about an unexpected landing. It can be acrobatic, an unplanned move or created into a metaphor. Go where the prompt, or chickens, lead. Chook looked at … Continue reading →

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July 6: Flash Fiction Challenge – Beacon

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Michael

July 6, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write about a beacon. It can be from a lighthouse or other source. Use the word literally or figuratively and go where the prompt leads you. He was a … Continue reading →

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June 29: Flash Fiction Challenge – Frayed

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Michael

June 29, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about something frayed. It could be fabric, like a flag or garment. It could also be nerves or temper. What is it to be frayed?   … Continue reading →

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June 22: Flash Fiction Challenge – Dumbfounded

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Michael

June 22, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that involves a dream. This action could have happened while awake, such as daydreaming, or make up a dream when asleep. Go where the prompt leads … Continue reading →

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June 15: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Dawn of an Ending

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Michael

June 15, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that symbolically, mythically, mystically, or realistically involves dawn, as a noun or verb. Write about the dawn of time or the time of dawn, or the … Continue reading →

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June 8: Flash Fiction Challenge – Wifflduff

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Michael

June 8, 2017, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that involves playing an outdoor game, like tetherball, hoops, tag. It can be made up, traditional, cultural or any kind of twist. Go where the prompt … Continue reading →

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June 1: Flash Fiction Challenge – Contented

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Michael

June 1, 2017, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about feeling content. Explore what is contentment and any direction will do. Go where the prompt leads. She watched him breathing deeply, the look on his … Continue reading →

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