Category Archives: flash fiction

Out of the Blue: Three Line Tales Week 89

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The sign shone down on me in all its neon glory, “This is the sign you’ve been looking for.” I stared in disbelief. I didn’t know I’d been looking for a sign. Damn! Now I was going to have to … Continue reading →

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Possibly the last: Friday Fictioneers

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Pulverised garden worms. Adam had used his wife’s food processor whilst she was out making a tasty meal for the mynor bird he’d captured earlier in the day.  “C’mmon Tweety Pie. Just in case. Open wide.” The bird obliged and … Continue reading →

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Retribution: Friday Fictioneers 6th October 2017

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Home. The ferry was more inviting. Jan unwound herself from the bench. “Come on. You can do it.” Almost reluctantly she walked up the hill, guided by the moonlight, to the house she’d left twenty years earlier.   Her parents slept. … Continue reading →

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Where Do I start: Three Line Tales, Week 88

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Where do I start? With the murder or before I met her?  Chronologically or a non-linear narrative? Why am I writing this tragic tale? For redemption or confession:  perhaps for my own healing. They say allow time to pass before … Continue reading →

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Let the party begin: Month of Celebrations for Carrot Ranch and the Rough Writers

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Finally October has arrived and it is kicking off with a party. The Rodeo Fest  will have live readings at 10am, 2pm and 6pm NY time on October 3rd. For us Aussies this is a trifle difficult as these times … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Relief: #flash4storms

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Hurricane aid arrived on the east of the island. Apart from downed trees and roofs blown off they had fared well in the storm and even better in its aftermath.  “Chief Tom! They need that rice and water on the … Continue reading →

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Help: #flash4storms

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Horizontal unrelenting rain. Wind snapping trees like twigs and lifting roofs. It sounded like a train as the mountain slid down the hillside taking everything in its wake. Tidal surges flooded buildings. Nothing untouched, all smelling of rot. No food. … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Prompt for Hurricane Relief #Flash4Storms

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

A flash prompt with purpose. Sarah is raising awareness for the victims of the recent hurricanes, pledging to donate $1 for each response received up to $50 and giving writers another chance to practice their art. Happy writing. Source: Flash … Continue reading →

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Sunday School Picnic: Three Line Tales, Week 87

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

A scream of terror interrupted the egg and spoon race. Parents raced into the quietness of the wide sandy banks of the river. Another scream. One of anguish. The other parents converged. All that could be seen was an arm … Continue reading →

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Bringing in the Harvest: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The men’s life was easy. As the drugs wore off their women were beside them to satisfy any need that may arise. During the day when their women were at the gardens, they wandered aimlessly, cursing the missionaries. What the … Continue reading →

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