Dan Ince
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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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Done, Not Perfect
This short story was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge. Today’s word is: Adorned… Doreen looked at the stack of framed photographs and the dusty ‘new’ shelf propped up against the wall. “When are you going to put… Continue reading
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Messy Dog!
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Laughing Along With a Limerick” challenge, citing the word ‘Task’ is used… This is what I came up with today: I’m sorry and hate to bug But your dog has… Continue reading
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Pain Is the Job
Dennis Crawford’s knees were close to buckling from under him when he was led into the room by Martin Gutierrez and caught his first glimpse of Rick O’Shea. The lump in his throat felt like a fist was stuck. He… Continue reading
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The Fair-Weather Walrus
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 32 words” challenge, citing three words which need to be included as part of the task: Jungle, Risotto and Walrus. Being something of a… Continue reading
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Time for a Crafty Cigarette
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Crafty… “Comin’ out for a crafty cig?” Dale asked, pausing the game. “Whoa! I was about to land the finisher on that… Continue reading
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Snack Time!
This limerick was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Laughing Along With a Limerick” challenge, citing the word ‘Chew’ is used… Here’s what I came up with: An alien gathered a few Humans of which to chew It gave one… Continue reading
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It Begins With a Seed
This short story was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge. Today’s word is: Seed… Billy Grimes sat in a waiting room alongside his fiancée, Jenny, hand resting on hers, while thinking about the appointment with the therapist he’d just… Continue reading
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I Need a Hit!
Dev clawed at the door handle with his left hand while grasping the hammer in his right. Celeste grabbed his arm before he pulled the door open. “Don’t do it!” She said, “You told me to stop you if it… Continue reading
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Chewing the Cud
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 60 words” challenge, citing six words which need to be included as part of the story: Cow, Sarong, Grapefruit, Hobby, Wheelbarrow and Alphabet. Enid… Continue reading
