A little Friday night flash fiction piece that speaks to those of us who live, and maybe die, by lists… “…rage, passion, self-defense, for the hell of it, sport, and last but not least, to end it all!” Tommy penned the last words just before he looked up to see the door splinter. The...
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This is my 55 word flash fiction tribute to our recently fallen Angel… “Quit your sobbing,” the tinny voice rattled from the desktop intercom. A sniffling voice, “We can’t, Charlie. She’s gone.” “She may be gone, but she left you a charge. Each one of you has her twinkle in your eye. She will...
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Author Mickey Mills gives us a look at a time yet to come and a mysterious find  in this 55 word flash fiction piece… Starpilots land on a desolate world. Gritty red dust clings to their spacesuits. Janus VII curiously inspects the site. “This must be an altar from an ancient civilization. See how...
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You may see an expanded version of this story inside of another I am contemplating. I am thinking about publishing a flash fiction series that revolves around what the tale, , set up and Jimmy will have a minor role somewhere… Jimmy was a rock star. Letting sweet smoke escape, “Damn, this kid is...
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Who can we trust? This piece says it’s not who we think… THUMP! “Jesus Ray, you hit ‘im.” They stepped out of the cruiser and Ray crouched over the body. “It’s Jimmy ‘the Snatch’. And, sure enough Hank, there’s a purse.” Ray rifled through the purse and handed Hank fifty dollars. “Here’s your half,”...
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Series The Long Road Home» Part 32 of the thrilling 55 word flash fiction series, The Long Road Home… “ We need to call the cops.” she stated. “Then what?” Jake said. “Then, we get the hell out of here.” After talking it over, they decided a hazardous spill would create the quickest response...
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More tension filled writing comes from Kim Horton in her 31st installment of the 55 word flash fiction series, The Long Road Home… “What are doing?” Jake said, “These guys are playing for keeps. You need to get the hell out of here.” Danny looked him dead in the eye and said, “ I...
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Billie’s mind flashed white – suddenly chilled.  Remembering mama’s words, “Shush those thoughts, nothing good ever came of ‘em!”. Pushing back panic she thought about Jake…how she missed him tonight! Alone and tipsy, Billie tripped down the stairs…what was that searing pain? Eyes fluttering closed, her last vision…crimson droplets on white nubuck shoes!
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Series The Long Road Home» We are up to part 30 in the 55 word flash fiction series, The Long Road Home… The three sat there in silence. The car drove around and parked in view of the trucks. Janie broke the silence,”I hate being watched, it just pisses me off.” The two had...
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Series The Long Road Home» The Long Road Home, the 55 word flash fiction series written by Kim Horton,  is seeing part 28 published now… “I think a better question is who are you?” Jake said. “You saved my life and I don’t even know your name.” She thought about it and said, ”...
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Series The Long Road Home» The 55 word flash fiction saga, The Long Road Home, continues with part 27 Before she could turn around, Danny had Jake pinned against the trailer. “Wait.” “We need to get inside,” Jake said. “Why?” asked Danny. The words barely cleared his lips when the black Cadillac creeped slowly by...
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Series The Long Road Home» The 55 word flash fiction series The Long Road Home chimes in with part 26… They parked and walked inside. “You know he had to walk, he may not be here yet.” The look on Danny’s face said it all. He was going to give this guy a piece...
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Series The Long Road Home» The popular 55 word flash fiction series, The Long Road Home, continues wit part 25… With Danny’s help she was on the way. He couldn’t imagine why anybody would be out in the desert getting shot at. Danny would get an ass chewing for being late with delivery, but...
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Series The Long Road Home» Back for part 24 of the 55 word flash fiction series, The Long Road Home… After a fitful night, the sun finally rose. The phone rang and it was Danny, letting her know he was about an hour away. A series of calls secured a rental truck, and her...
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Series The Long Road Home» The Long Road Home 55 word flash fiction series goes 23 episodes deep with this installment from Kimsworld… Jake walked as far as he could. He should be at Charlie’s tomorrow. Rummaging through his jacket, he found a half a pack of crushed, peanut butter crackers and a piece...
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Series The Long Road Home» Here it is, part 22 in the 55 word flash fiction series, The Long Road Home… She surrendered to the liquor. After a couple more shots she made her way back to the room. Exhausted, confused, and mad, she called her best friend, and recounted the events of the...
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Series The Long Road Home» The Long Road Home continues with part 21 in the 55 word flash fiction series… Making his way across desert, Jake’s mind was reeling. “What just happened?” Guilt riddled his thoughts for bringing another person into his private nightmare. A nightmare that was supposed to be over. “I hope...
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A bit of a 55 word flash fiction piece dedicated to the fine art of devious deception… The award winning velvet red blossoms produced a continuous shower of beautiful rose petals throughout the season. Stella stood in her gardening attire, smiling as camera flashes flooded her yard for the fifth year running. The award...
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This flash fiction piece looks at the shoe on the other foot… The blade always looked so erotic. The way the light struck it at the edge was such a turn on. Yet, he could not understand why the women screamed, cried, or swore when they saw it; especially after he saw it from...
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Series The Long Road Home» Part 20 of the popular 55 word flash fiction story  series, , races in as the femme fatale gets more involved… Her mind raced as the hot water ran down her body. She would make all the necessary arrangements tomorrow. Stepping out of the shower she knew she should...
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