Oana had watched her sisters grow up, then get out and free of the house. But she was the eldest and still she remained. One day she asked her mother. “When do I get to be like my sisters?” Her mother’s answer fell like an axe, though not without compassion. “Never, Oana.” “But, I can…”…
FFM 2023 #9 – Not so small mistake
I watched as the two clones examined each other in twinned horror. And the one thing going through my mind was “oops”. I was in trouble. Only so much more than I even realized. I could hear my boss in my head calling me an imbecile and how I would be the end of the…
FFM 2023 #8 – Haunting Case
You knew from the moment you met her that she’d be “your” case; the one haunting you for the rest of your career. It was in her reactions to male cops, to anyone touching her, and in her very big file. Everyone told you she was the worst victim; she was 23 and had an…
#tuesdayuseitinasentence ~ State
When they asked her to state her business, she answered that it was a matter of State and that there was only one competent person to hear her; they should have opened the door, and they might have survived the encounter. ©scolpron2023 ____________________________________________ Here are the prompt rules: Make a sentence with the word of…
FFM 2023 #7 ~ Butterfly effect?
“Sure I might not have a “license” or know “how to drive” but yet, here I am officer.” Dylan never imagined his stupid banter would cause his death, nor the revolution it provoked. ©scolpron2023 33 words Part of Flash Fiction Month, July 7th promptSure I might not have a “license” or know “how to drive”…
FFM 2023 #6 – Someone’s fool is another’s hero
“Sharom…” the twelve-armed Grabloub turned around and snarled. The bar owner never liked anyone who couldn’t hold their six beers at once. The newcomer was an oddity what with their uneven number of arms. Three-armed freak. But they came from money and power, so it wasn’t like Sharom could kick them out. “Look what I…
FFM 2023 #5 – Escape
“Come on…” Dore whined. Sala sighed. “No.” “But…. you promised.” “I did, didn’t I?” Sala knelt and watched the three men and the woman tied up on the floor, the gun lazily dangling from her hand. “See… Dore wants you dead. Can’t blame them really. I mean, how long have you kept us here? Playing…
FFM 2023 #4 – Wasted Lives
Jenna adjusted her goggles and mask. Even with it, it was hard to breathe with the toxic fumes the volcano had spouted non stop for the past… was it two weeks? Hard to say without the sun and moons to mark the passing of days. “You know you’re dead right?” The voice said again. She…
FFM 2023 #3 – Highway to Hell
Talia stopped at the crossroad; the way up to that point had been paved. She wasn’t entirely sure where she was. On the path leading to what she believed was East, a toll booth. On the path towards the West, none. Talia approached the booth; inside was a winged creature, who watched her with curious…
FFM 2023 #2 – Lucky Mistake
Aditi was bored – in as much as they understood the concept of boredom. Their minds weren’t conceived in that way. Aditi’s four hands were moving of their own volition. It was after all such a mindless task. They didn’t understand why this had to be done manually. Sure the fact that bones did not…
FFM 2023 #1 – Obscure Motives
Theodora Glendale looked down at the opened envelope. The broken seal was nondescript; a usual stamp from the Royal Mailing Services. Anyone could use them for just one Caledonian silver. Benjamin had brought the letter without any idea who might have written it. A boy from the district delivered it but didn’t stay long enough…
#tuesdayuseitinasentence ~ Rebirth
It’s been a very long time… But I want to start writing again. A rebirth of sort. She wasn’t raised in a tradition that believed in it, so when Shania experienced her first rebirth, she was more than unsettled. @scolpron2023 ____________________________________________ Here are the prompt rules: Make a sentence with the word of the week….
Word Adventures 