Category Archives: Carrot Ranch

At the edge: 99 word Flash Fiction

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The volcanolgists, wearing kevlar heat protective suits, abseiled into the crater, nearer the vents than any who’d gone before. Many locals gathered at the edge, some watching, some controlling the lines that would return the men to the crater’s rim. … Continue reading →

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Booted out: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Kenny’s wife kicked him out. “She’s mentally ill,” he said. He stayed with friends. After too many repetitious stories whilst invading her personal space, the friend’s wife ousted him. “Poor Digby,” he said. Next, some acquaintances without wives. They evicted … Continue reading →

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January 2018: Times Past

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

I am doing a 9 month series over at Carrot Ranch on memoir and creative non-fiction. It will feature on the second Friday of each month until September.

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Skeletons in the Closet: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“Dad’s got skeletons in his closet.” My brother showed me an old, leather book. Inside were some blank pages and skeletons. “Dad said we can do ours.” Excited, we raced to the study where the ink lived in a little … Continue reading →

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The Blot: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The stain spread like octopus tentacles. Grace felt sick. One mistake. That’s all it took to destroy everything. Too late to take back the action. It was done. She’d blotted her copybook and now, she had to live with it. … Continue reading →

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Francis Stacker Dutton: Copper Country: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Funny how things turn out. Here I am. An Englishman born in Germany ending up in South Australia. Sheep was my game. Fine merino. I had an eye; could pick fine fleece from  inferior. My sheep went missing. Looking for … Continue reading →

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All-Around Best of Show

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

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Congratulations Diana on All Round Best of Show with your wonderful story Galatea.  

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Wishing Star: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Crushing, celebrating crowds filled the foreshore. Multicoloured glo-sticks made it seem as though finally, I’d found the end of the rainbow. I was sitting in it. Laughter rang out amidst the hum of chatter. It was  awhile before countdown to … Continue reading →

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White Flowers: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

In response to Charli’s prompt  where she asked: December 21, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) include white flowers in your story. This is a repeat prompt, but one that has an ability to be emotive. Humor, … Continue reading →

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Only in my house: 99 word Flash fiction

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The kid had killed her two boyfriends. “Please record it. I’ve gott’a go.” “No. Just hurry.” So I hurried. My trousers were down as I reached the toilet. Darkness shrouded the room. The torch should’ve activated. He’d taken it upstairs. … Continue reading →

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