Category Archives: fiction

Snake in the cloud: 99 Word flash Fiction

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

He stalked her despite the restraining order. Now threats from her new boyfriend’s mother. was threatening to kill her. Sonia barely slept, hardly ate and jumped at every sound.  In her new home, interstate, her nerves in tatters, she booked … Continue reading →

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Bergdis and Allard: C – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

An ordinary picnic day, cricket on the lawn, fairy bread and pop.  “Has anyone seen Bergdis?” Susan fidgeted as she watched their  faces for a sign some-one had seen her daughter but only saw heads shaking. “Please, I can’t find … Continue reading →

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Frozen: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Dead cars littered the yard. Long grass grew around abandoned plastic containers and batteries. A child’s blue plastic wading pool reflected my deflating spirits. “This can’t be the right place.” Jerry sounded hopeful. “It’s 61.” A woman appeared. We followed … Continue reading →

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Finding the Place — A Book Review

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Written as a prose poem Finding the Place by Margaret Collett both surprised and delighted me. Although I don’t dislike poetry and some I find very moving it is not a genre that I would seek out to read and certainly didn’t … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash fiction: Time to Act

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

It hit me like a bolt of lightning. I loved him and now he was planning marriage. Should I tell him and risk changing everything forever? Would a wife accept our friendship? Few of his girlfriends were too happy with … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: The Tailgater

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

It was dusk, quickly darkening. L.A. Woman belted out with me singing along unrestrainedly until I became aware of the car following me. I didn’t know how long they’d been on my tail. I slowed and they flashed their lights. … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash Fiction : Love Grows

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Jake and I did everything together and told each other all our secrets. We knew the other as though we were one. We discussed our boyfriends and girlfriends, often going on double dates together. We solved the world’s problems and … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: Supplementing the Pension

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Mrs Bailey reported for duty dead on seven every Wednesday morning. Her age always succeeded in getting her the easy jobs. “You’re on worms today.”  She sighed with relief. They usually gave her morning tea duties but she liked being … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash Fiction: Lost Virtue

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“Stop it.” Katrina struggled against the man who pushed her to the floor. She could hear her friend and the male she was with grunting with enjoyment. “I said stop. Stop! I don’t want to.”  The man pinned her down … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: Heat Wave

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Jessie threw open the window. ” Ugh! It’s so hot. You’d think we’re living in the tropics rather than Paris.” “It’s like being in an oven in here, even with the windows open.” “Let’s get an air conditioner. Maggie must … Continue reading →

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