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Throwing a line: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“Don’t you love being a pensioner?” ” Why? For the cheap public transport?” “Absolutely. Where are we going today?” “Let’s go on the Sunshine Coast Line.” “That’s a long time in the train. What about something closer to home. We … Continue reading →

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Forest Bathing: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

With difficulty Aaron place rollers under the cast iron tub then heaved  it from behind.  Imperceptibly it moved. For three days he pushed until eventually it sat in a small dell surrounded by the green forest which towered above him. … Continue reading →

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Bats: 99 word Challenge

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

I came too; lying on the ground, my eyes shut tight. I don’t know if I could have opened them. I didn’t want to. The bright purple light made me feel at peace and the forest that was drawn on … Continue reading →

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Overturning David Harum: 99 word flash fiction

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“Jazzy ain’t spring grand.” The dog scratched. “Yep. Blue sky, melted snow, blooming daffodils and tonight romance. Just fantastic. A glorious day my boy.”  If only you’d develop a different philosophy and treat the fleas I’d be happy. Bugger the … Continue reading →

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Flying Fingers: 99 word Flash Fiction

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The girl giggled. The babysitter’s fingers acted the songs he sang, flying before landing suddenly on the bed beside the child. They tweaked her nose before flying upwards. Rosalind laughed, clapping her hands. Down came the fingers landing on the … Continue reading →

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Stop 7: Noosaville Australia: Congress of Rough Writers Round the World Tour: A Book Review with a Difference

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

May 21st 2014 I wrote my first flash in Charli’s 99 word flash fiction prompt. Little did I know that Charli’s vision of a site that would make literary arts available to all would see me join the ranks of … Continue reading →

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Follow your dream: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“Granny what’d you do when you were younger?” “Same as I do now Clive. I Follow my dreams. Like when I was a girl guide. I did all these badges. Cooking…” “But Granny you can’t cook.” “I know but I … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake: 99 word Flash Fiction

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“We have to have cake.  Bailey’s four today. We have to celebrate.”  Candy stared defiantly at her mother. Marion sighed.  “Okay. You choose. Grain or carrot cake?” “Grain. It’s got carrots in it anyway.” Candy quickly gathered the ingredients. Grain, … Continue reading →

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Project Mogul: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Vernon poked at the colourful wreckage that covered a large area of their paddock in New Mexico. “Dad, whadya reckon this is?”  “Dunno. Gather it up. We’ll take it to the Sheriff.”  They bundled the bright rubber strips, tinfoil, sticks … Continue reading →

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Testing a Theory: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“Tristan what are you doing?” Ben watched his friend bag another raven. “They say when the ravens leave the tower the monarchy will end. They’ve both been here centuries. Obviously they need a little help.” “You’re rav’in mad mate. Why … Continue reading →

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