This week, another collection of my stories inspired by one-word writing prompts from Twitter. Next week, I'll be posting something a little different: a full-length short story, in three parts, about a pair of friends who brave a night of magic and monsters to lay the past to rest. *** Vacillate "Don't hesitate, don't vacillate, … Continue reading Very Short Stories: Round 7
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Back again, with more Very Short Stories!
I've recently finished my latest, near-final draft of the novel I've been working on for... several years now. I've still got a lot of room to grow as a writer, but it's been an incredibly positive experience so far, learning and improving, meeting some wonderful, supportive critique partners — all of whom helped me get … Continue reading Back again, with more Very Short Stories!
Very Short Stories, Collection #5
I've been working hard on completing my first novel, recently — after many drafts, and many more mistakes, there's just a little left to polish. Which is very exciting for me! But today, I have another collection of my #vss365 stories, based on one-word prompts. *** Close As water thick with crimson algae flooded the … Continue reading Very Short Stories, Collection #5
Another Round of Very Short Stories
For today's post, another selection of my stories from the #vss365 hashtag on Twitter. I hope you'll enjoy them! *** London "Jellied eels, a London tradition." The shopkeep nodded to a tub swirling with dark, snaky shapes. "Mine are the freshest each day." "I'm searching for a friend," she hissed. "Anyone I might know?" She … Continue reading Another Round of Very Short Stories
Even More Very Short Stories
Today, another round of my contributions to the daily #vss365 writing prompt on Twitter, from 2019. I hope you'll enjoy them! *** Pearl The pearl divers had a choice between their guards' bayonets or the depths. On a single breath, Alma dove a hundred feet, shadowed by reef sharks. Basket half-full, lungs less, she pried … Continue reading Even More Very Short Stories
More Very Short Stories
Today's post features another collection of my Very Short Stories originally posted to Twitter, inspired by writing prompts from the #vss365 hashtag. If you haven't participated before, I recommend giving it a try! There are lots of brilliant writers posting entertaining stories each day. Verdant She ran her fingers through the tangled overgrowth, untouched by … Continue reading More Very Short Stories