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His first and only: 99 word flash fiction

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Unaware of the steps his momentum sent him flying through the air, arms and legs akimbo. The letter he’d been reading floating gently in the breeze behind him. His thoughts were those of a drowning man. This is what it … Continue reading →

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Her Crowning Glory: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“I need a bathroom quick. “Ahhhhhhh.” Cramp.” He guided his wife to the toilet block worrying about food poisoning. As he looked beads of perspiration dotted her brow and her crowning glory became wet and lank. “Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!” His strong grip … Continue reading →

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Survival: Scream inside my Heart: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

I walk, away from people on the edge of the park. I need to be alone. I can’t trust myself if I have to speak to someone. The tears I keep well hidden at home are always close to the … Continue reading →

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Blossoms for my lady: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Sometimes Jess brought her flowers. Unexpectedly for no reason. ” A blossom for a blossom” he’d say. He brought her happiness. Occasionally Jess would tell her he had meant to buy her flowers but….. She always forgave him. The intent … Continue reading →

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I got life: 99 Word flash Fiction

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

At sixty the doctor said, “Prepare to die.” Not ready for death she followed orders special diet, multiple pills ingested. At seventy the doctor said, ” Carry on. Increase these pills breathlessness will be gone.” All good, she thought I … Continue reading →

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100 Candles: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The big day finally arrived. Emily’s children painstakingly planted the candles in the cake’s frosted icing. The telegram from the Queen and the presents sat on a table in the Nursing Home. The party would start at 11 so the … Continue reading →

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Questions of Gender: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

I was a girl. I wore dresses but I didn’t have those monthly cramps and pains my friends suffered. Lucky, I thought. Perhaps I was. Boys attracted me. I fell in love but no pregnancy happened for me. My friends … Continue reading →

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Cora Kingston: 99 word Flash Fiction

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Cora looked into his eyes. Her belly warmed and tingled, her heart felt full while her head was clear. She floated on a cloud of love as soft as marshmallow but strong as steel. “There is nothing left. I’m out!” … Continue reading →

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The Cultural World of Forgotten People: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“Look Pops. Someone’s painted on the wall. Mum sure would be mad.” “It’s graffiti Donald.” “What’s that.” “Writing or drawing on a wall. We all want to leave a mark. You know. The oldest graffiti, a hand,  is in Indonesia. … Continue reading →

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Into the Darkness: 99 word Flash fiction

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

“It’s good to have you here.” Her mother nodded agreement, squeezing Rebekkah’s  arm. “See you in the restaurant sixish for breakfast love.” The elderly couple turned and walked away, heading to the burré they had been allocated in their daughter’s … Continue reading →

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