Flash Fiction

A quick one:

I wrote this 100-word story from the following picture prompt, posted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for the Friday Fictioneers. What struck me was that the room seemed so empty, so I wrote a story that is along the lines of "be careful what you wish for": The Children's Room Monica simply wished Joey would stop jumping…Read more A quick one:

Celebrating the Dreamers

And no, I’m not talking about the immigrant children who grew up to become unpapered Americans. That’s a political question for another time, perhaps. I’m referring to those of us who suffered the impatience of loved ones when we wanted to spend our lives on things that would never make us rich, might not even…Read more Celebrating the Dreamers

C’mon, Granny

It's been a busy summer with not much chance to take another walk through the woods. I did write this 100-word tribute to a friend who was born to a mining family. PHOTO PROMPT© Roger Bultot “Smile, Grandma!” “Get that thing outen my face.” “C’mon. All your grandkids want to see you.” “I’m still livin’…Read more C’mon, Granny

Theft of Humor

Or is it just out of fashion? Hello! Here's a little story to this week's picture prompt posted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for Friday Fictioneers. This is the conversation that came to my mind when I saw it: PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz Sally dumped her bin on the Post Office counter. “Whatcha got today, kid?”…Read more Theft of Humor

Cold City Streets

Okay, I'm having fun with another prompt from Friday Fictioneers. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff https://rochellewisoff.com/, and to ©Ted Strutz for the photo. I've also uploaded the story to InLinks. If you want to give it a try, write your own 100-word story and click on the frog on Rochelle's blog! COLD CITY STREETS The city…Read more Cold City Streets