A collection of coffee break-sized fiction

  • Might Wanna Check the Camera, Stu!

    Stu should probably pay more attention to his relationship than Star Battalion 6… Continue reading

  • The Price of Progress

    I stand here looking out over an expanse of land which was once a beautiful forest with trees stretching as far as the eye can see. A place which used to be teeming with life. I remember being surrounded by… Continue reading

  • What a Trip!

    That vaccine had a little more punch than I was expecting… Continue reading

  • How Much…?!

    This little limerick was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Laughing Along With a Limerick” challenge, citing the word ‘Tight’ is used… I went out for coffee one night And I am not one to be tight But the price… Continue reading

  • It’s All About the Customer Service

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Service… “Alright, guys,” Chuck Bilson said, “You all need to gather ‘round.” He waved over the whole team, “Just come on… Continue reading

  • Risky Quizness

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 44 words” challenge, citing four words which need to be included as part of the task: Adversary, Quiz, Wag, Waffle and Kissogram. Janet has… Continue reading

  • Head to Head (With the Head!)

    This little exchange in a Headteacher’s Office was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge. Today’s word is: Favor… Mrs. Hardwick led Jack into Dr. Arnold Hope-Worthing’s office and told him to sit down.  “Dr. Hope-Worthing will be here… Continue reading

  • A Full English Breakfast

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Laughing Along With a Limerick” challenge, citing the word ‘Fry’ is used… This is what I came up with today: A fry-up for breakfast for me A delicious treat it… Continue reading

  • It’s a Dog’s Life

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 56 words” challenge, citing six words which need to be included as part of the task: Riffraff, Aerosol, Wag, Manuscript, Bed and Triangle. This… Continue reading

  • Say It With Flowers

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Rose… “Why didn’t you tell me before I set off?!” Callum asked.  “Must have slipped my mind. I’m sure you’ll think… Continue reading

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