‘Fiction’ Archives
The Long Road Home (Part 15)
Series The Long Road Home» Kimsworld gives us part 15 in her 55 word flash fiction series, The Long Road Home… “She handed him one of the pistols, and ask him, “Do you know how to use this?” “Yes.” They scooted to a better firing position, and began [Read More]
The Advantage of Higher Education
A little flash fiction piece extolling the virtues of educating our youth… “tffffffFFFT,” followed by a suppressed cough escaping the nose. Passing the joint to Hank 4.0 everything since he was a child, even ag-science at OSU, “I woulda never thought brown pot [Read More]
The Long Road Home (Part 14)
Series The Long Road Home» Part 14 of kimsworld’s 55 word flash fiction series, The Long Road Home… His planned worked. She was out of the cab and back under the truck in moments. He ducked under the trailer and made his way back under the cab. “You are [Read More]
The Long Road Home (Part 13)
Series The Long Road Home» Kimsworld gives us part 13 in her 55 word flash fiction series, The Long Road Home… Through the spray of bullets, she felt what she was looking for. “Got it!” she exclaimed. Jake knew if he didn’t do something, she would never [Read More]
The Long Road Home (Part 12)
Series The Long Road Home» The Long Road Home series continues with kimsworld’s part 12, 55 word flash fiction, entry… The phone was still ringing as she crawled under the truck. “I have to go in on this side,” she said. “That call couldn’t be THAT [Read More]
The Long Road Home (Part 11)
Series The Long Road Home» The ongoing saga of Jake continues with kimsworld’s 55 word flash fiction series, The Long Road Home… Before he could reply she screamed, “Never mind!” The faint sound of the phone ringing caused her to take action. “I have [Read More]
If Dirty Harry Wrote 55 Word Flash
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This 55 word flash fiction piece asks the question; if Harry Calahan had written flash fiction instead of being a cop, is this how he’d handle his editor? Shop for a personalized gift at Zazzle. Tags: 55 word flash, alex crabtree, dirty harry, Flash Fiction Related [Read More]
The Long Road Home (Part 10)
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Series The Long Road Home» flash fiction saga continues with part 10… As Jake neared the truck, bullets began to pierce the fiberglass body. “Holy shit!” the driver screamed, abruptly slamming on the brakes. Jake threw open the door, jerked the driver to the [Read More]
The Long Road Home (Part 9)
Series The Long Road Home» The Long Road Home continues with Kim Horton’s ninth episode of the popular flash fiction series… He ran wildly, zigzagging in and out. There was no where to hide. Then he saw it. A truck hurdling down the dusty, narrow road. [Read More]
The Long Road Home (Part 8)
The Long Road Home 55 word flash fiction series by kimsworld continues with part 8… Jake was caught in a rare moment of indecision. Should he stand still or run? Both! He threw his hands up in a gesture of surrender and hoped the bullets would stop. As the chopper [Read More]
The Long Road Home (Part 7)
Series The Long Road Home» Part seven of Kim Horton’s 55 word flash fiction series, . The heat was rising in waves from the desert sand now. He stopped for a moment to look at the mountains to his right. They, didn’t even show signs of life. Suddenly the air [Read More]
Ghostwriter’s Hell ~ 55 Word Fiction
A 55 word flash fiction piece about two very different partners playing the puppets in a grand scheme… The priest read the document, hit his cigarette, and looked up, “Why on earth are you chained to me?” “I was too good for retirement; so you are [Read More]
No Matter What
Kim Horton briefly steps away from her series, , to give us another brilliant piece of flash fiction. This one has warmth all over it… She sat alone in the dark. The salty taste of her tears on her lips. “Stop It! Just stop it!” She told herself. But she [Read More]
The Long Road Home (Part 6)
Series The Long Road Home» Kimsworld continues her flash fiction series, The Long Road Home, with her 6th entry: He knew the answer. He started this journey on foot, and would finish it on foot. Besides, there were too many people he had to find and thank. When this [Read More]
A Girl’s Gotta Make A Living ~ Flash Fiction
A little flash fiction about the current economy? Or is this about a successful ‘career woman’? As a shaker started to rattle nearby, Tony what’s his name leaned in a little closer. Just over the martini being tossed around with the ice, “I think most men [Read More]
Power struggle
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She’s at a birthday party, her friend turned 9. Outside the snow falls quietly. But, a snowstorm is on the way. It’s 8pm. She must leave for home, a warning from her parents. Outside and in the storm rages. You must stay. You must leave now. Late home, she moves [Read More]
Woman in a Man’s World
Editor’s Note: I think Correen has become a full fledged 55 word flash fiction addict. Keep these gems coming! It was spewing everywhere! She finagled it until it was at least controlled. Clients loved that magic, paid big time too! Self Note: fix that damn wrist [Read More]
The Long Road Home (Part 5)
Series The Long Road Home» This is Kimsworld’s fifth entry in her series of 55word flash fiction pieces. Jake bent down picked up his jacket, and put it on. He let out a long sigh, thinking of the hot miserable day ahead. He knew he could make a call, and be on [Read More]
The Eye Of The Dragon ~ 55 Spoken Words
The Eye of the Dragon is a piece about planning, and having no contingencies for when a plan goes awry. The Eye of the Dragon Written and Spoken by Alex Crabtree For this story and more 55 word flash fiction, visit 55 Words Tags: 55 word [Read More]
The Long Road Home (Part 4)
Series The Long Road Home» This part four in Kim Horton’s series of 55 word fiction pieces, The Long Road Home. Panic instantly filled his body. His heart raced, his mind a whirlwind and his muscles rigid, ready for the confrontation. Accessing the situation in [Read More]
