Tag Archives: Creative writing

Non United Nations: Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers

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

The group gathered for the obligatory group photo. Getting them to line up, however, was a different matter as they spread out over the prow of the boat, refusing to join together in a bunched group. It was difficult to … Continue reading →

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Flying Fingers: 99 word Flash Fiction

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

The girl giggled. The babysitter’s fingers acted the songs he sang, flying before landing suddenly on the bed beside the child. They tweaked her nose before flying upwards. Rosalind laughed, clapping her hands. Down came the fingers landing on the … Continue reading →

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Vent: Six Sentence Stories

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

We sat on the compacted ash that made the edge of the crater, our legs dangling into the huge cavernous hole that opened to the earth’ score.The velvety night wrapped around us as we watched the three vents glowing fiery … Continue reading →

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The perfect photograph: Three Line Tales

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Photography can be dangerous. Like now. Lying on my tummy in the middle of the road to take that arrow, dash, square using zoom, aperture priority and a low F setting. It’s dangerous. You have to know there isn’t a … Continue reading →

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Family Dinner: Friday Fictioneers

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

  I stood and looked at the remains of the dinner party I’d thrown for the family. Chairs were hurriedly pushed back and skewed. Most of the time Alan had sat with his back to our Dad’s new wife. At … Continue reading →

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The Proposal: Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Darrel waited on the rooftop. He had planned this afternoon for months. It was going to be perfect. Charmaine would get such a surprise when he popped the question. She thought that she was coming to see the renovations the … Continue reading →

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Follow your dream: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

“Granny what’d you do when you were younger?” “Same as I do now Clive. I Follow my dreams. Like when I was a girl guide. I did all these badges. Cooking…” “But Granny you can’t cook.” “I know but I … Continue reading →

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Coming to: Six Sentence Story

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

She was jolted into semiconsciousness as someone shook her, calling her name. The noise was overwhelming with beeps and machines sounding as though they were breathing in, then out and people yelling orders, ” she’s tubed so you can give … Continue reading →

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The Black Sheep: Three Line Tales

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

  Brad, the black sheep in the family, took drugs, stole to support his habit and landed in jail. The family turned their backs on him. All except his father. He stuck by him, rewarded in old age as Brad … Continue reading →

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Unhappy Campers: Friday Fictioneers

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Caroline argued with the camp site proprietor. “You gave us a price last night. Why has it gone up this morning? We’re not paying more than we agreed.” She could see the manager’s anger building. She knew the signs from … Continue reading →

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