Tag Archives: Creative writing

Pie: 99 Word flash Fiction

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“I’ve applied for a loan. I’m going to open a line standing business.” Blythe’s grin split her face in half. “Don’t be ridiculous. You’d need lots of employees for it to work and who would hire someone to stand in … Continue reading →

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A Trader all his life: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“I’ll trade your undefeated conker for my cats eye marble.” Winking at his mates Farman turned to Edwin. Reluctantly Edwin agreed and handed over the well hardened horse chestnut. ******** “I’ll trade your signed copy of Sgt Peppers for my … Continue reading →

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Comfort Food: 99 Word Flash Fiction

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

“Mum, cook something different? Soup and casseroles are so passé.” “Because it isn’t what is needed.” “I’m sure they’d prefer some tappas. Some fried green spanish olives and perhaps beetroot, fetta and sweet potato empanadas with chimichurri.” “No. Pumpkin soup … Continue reading →

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Hello: 99 Word Flash Fiction

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

“Well hello.” He undressed her with his eyes so there could be no confusing the deliberate emphasis he had placed on his words.  “Hiya.” She stared back at him, her eyes wide and innocent, a friendly smile on her face. … Continue reading →

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Volcanic Words: 99 word Flash

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Setting off at dawn Joshua and Darryl picked their way up the side of the volcano in silence. “I’ve never met anyone with such a revolving door as Rhonda. The other night I saw Henry  and Peter both visit.” Joshua … Continue reading →

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Migrating: 99 Word Flash Fiction

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

“The Spaniards rejected us.” “Bastards won’t let us put out deck chairs!” “The Aussies want us. Only cost us ten pounds.” They arranged migration interviews, arriving late. “You boys better make it to the ship on time,” the embassy official … Continue reading →

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A Campfire Yarn: 99 word Flash fiction

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

They sang kookaburra sits in the old gum tree followed by  Kumbaya then waited, the flickering flames illuminating their fresh, expectant faces.  ‘Bunyips’ll be out tonight’ Hank said. ‘I saw it crawl out of the swamp. Part emu and crocodile … Continue reading →

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Abecedarian Flash

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

As many of you know I enjoy a challenge and coming across an Abecedarian Flash on Jules from Flashy Fiction I was overcome with an urge to challenge myself. Could I write a story where each word started with the … Continue reading →

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An Ending: 99 word flash fiction

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The door slammed behind her lover. Maeve lay back on the bed spent, almost too tired to care that yet another man had walked out on her. ‘Oh bugger!’ She rolled onto her side. ‘They come and they go. What … Continue reading →

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3 People, 3 Perspectives: Weekly Discover Challenge

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

A Triptych of the Old Man He wished they’d shut up. They were always talking at him, expecting him to respond. Not that he didn’t want to but the effort was just so great getting it from a thought in … Continue reading →

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