Tag Archives: Creative writing

99 Word Flash Fiction: Going home

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Jake grabbed her. He’d been waiting a long time to hold her in his arms and he wasn’t letting go now. They both rang in sick and spent the next week lost in a haze of love.  “I wish I … 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: Following Directions

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

We pulled in at the cairn, walked five metres east then ten metres north as our instructions directed. There we would find the token of proof. We had a compass. We didn’t have the directions wrong but maybe our pacing … Continue reading →

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99 Word Flash Fiction: Unwanted/Wanted

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

I’d wash my clothes at the seaside with the women. I’d learn to agitate them in the salty suds and beat them clean on the rocks. My clothes wouldn’t last long, but friendships would be forged with the women. Emi … 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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99 Word Flash Fiction: The storm (1 and 2)

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

With Charli’s prompt this week she had me time travelling through the various extreme weather events that I have experienced. Many floods, storms, cyclones and fires. In the scheme of these disasters I have to admit that I have come … Continue reading →

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