fiction
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What a Trip!
That vaccine had a little more punch than I was expecting… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Bridge Too Far
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Bridge… When Esther suggested the word ‘Bridge’ for this challenge, naturally, I thought about trolls. That’s a logical step, right? Anyway, it… Continue reading
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The Perfect Date
This little ‘Dear Diary’ moment was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge. Today’s word is: Blurt… Dear Blog, Holy moly, I’ve hit the motherload! I’m currently on a date with the most beautiful girl in the world and… Continue reading
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Lunch… Alfresco!
This short story was written in response to Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt #483. Today’s word is: Alfresco… So… I put my hands up for this one. Had I scrolled down just a little further on Sammi’s post, rather than… Continue reading
