Today's flash fiction was again inspired by a writing prompt. I don't often write in first-person, so it was a fun challenge for me. I hope you'll enjoy the result! *** It started as an excuse to test my fancy fountain pens — you know, the ones I bought four years ago, swearing I’d use … Continue reading Flash Fiction: An Untimely Letter
Category: Stories
Flash Fiction: Refusing the Call to Adventure
Today's story, based on another writing prompt, features a man with a long, unbroken lineage of heroic ancestors... who is absolutely determined not to follow in their footsteps. However, the fates have other ideas! *** On a lazy, sunny afternoon, everything in the cottage was absolutely perfect — ham sizzling on the stove, flowers blooming … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Refusing the Call to Adventure
Flash Fiction: An Otherworldly Hero
Another story inspired by a writing prompt, this time concerning the unexpected fulfillment of prophecy. *** As the battle raged between the hordes of hell and the alliance of mortals, the Demon Lord met the Hero in single combat. Sparks flew as their ringing blades sang a deadly melody. But the Hero faded, while the … Continue reading Flash Fiction: An Otherworldly Hero
Flash Fiction: Professor Gehenna’s Unruly Monsters
This tale about a beleaguered evil scientist was inspired by a writing prompt. I hope you'll enjoy it! *** Professor Gehenna proudly strolled through his underground laboratory, smiling at the rows of spacious holding cells and their inhabitants. All was in perfect order. The tentacle beast was opening portals to the Void in moderation, and … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Professor Gehenna’s Unruly Monsters
