Category Archives: flash fiction

Friday Fictioneers: Son of Tane

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Tiki climbed the pancake rocks and trudged through the cabbage tree forests looking for other men. He found nothing but birds — kiwis, moas and harpagornis. He was lonely. His search continued. Tane, his father, made a woman to keep … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash Fiction: Charlie Chaplin

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“I’ve found a secret drawer in Dad’s bureau” Charlie’s daughter told her sister. They looked out at the mountains ringing Lake Geneva contemplating breaking in. Their excitement rose as they saw an envelope hidden in the back.  “This confirms Great-Grandma … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: Rain drops

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Jeff had died eight years ago and still she cried. Maybe not as often as she had in the beginning when she was stunned, not knowing how she would cope on her own. But still on a daily basis. The … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash Fiction: Connection in a Hard Place

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

Natasha dreamed of death. These visions were always pleasant unlike the bombs that fell around her, killing all in their path. Except her. She who longed to die seemed immune to the terror surrounding her. All her family were dead. … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: The Water Tank

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The girls ran to the tank and climbed the attached ladder  to the top. In this dry, harsh land the forbidden swim cooled them off. Without looking they jumped, falling further than normal before hitting the water.  They frolicked and … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash Fiction: Spring

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Like an arrow I cut through the water, my cheeks puffed as I negotiated the need to exhale. I expelled tiny bubbles, rejoicing in the cool velvety texture of the fluid I travelled through. My outstretched hands touched the bottom … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers: The Leaky water tank

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Last week the Italians had been left with shampoo on their heads and now Dafan was refusing to pump water to the leaking tank. We had to repair the tank. Peter claimed he had the solution. We emptied the tank … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash Fiction: Our cousins

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

Racism is pointless. We may have different skin colours but underneath we still hurt when we are called names, bleed when cut and need love and sustenance to live. Underneath we are all the same. Fear is one of the … Continue reading →

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Friday fictioneers: The Tourist

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The strains of the fair floated merrily across the square where the people sifted through the clothing,ipad cases and souvenirs that the stall vendors offered for sale. The  colourful fruit and vegetables were so attractively displayed they begged to be touched. … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash fiction: A bad night

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

I’m a wowser these days. I don’t drink and I don’t smoke, anything. I do have vices, chocolate probably being the worst of them. I’m this way for a reason —  I know the effects first hand and never wish … Continue reading →

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