Nocturne
When I initially saw the prompt for this flash fiction piece, I honestly considered finding another. The words (‘arch’, ‘piano’ and ‘vegetate’) just seemed too loose, too disjointed, too fucking random to include in the…
Cardinal Sin
Since The Dark Calling finished up, I’ve been a bit lost when it comes to writing my weekly fiction post. Initially, I went back to flash fiction, opting for short, 100-word pieces, but I’ve also…
An Understanding
Flash fiction, delivered on time this week. The prompt is from The Prediction: 100 words maximum, excluding the title, of flash fiction or poetry using all of the three words above (‘army’, ‘break’ and ‘blue’)…
Mine
Two things about this short piece of fiction. One: It’s late. The latest I think I’ve ever been with my weekly fiction post. I apologize. Friday was chaotic, followed by a packed weekend. That’s not…
Killer
I had intended to keep plugging away at The Dark Calling this week. The story is almost done, and I’m anxious to see it through. However, I wasn’t feeling it today, so I’ve opted for…
Fresh Out
It’s weird. I have no real experience with drugs, but once in a blue moon they make their way into my stories. I’m not sure why. Well, in this case I know why. ‘Drug’ was…
Bad Ideas and Wine
I had intended to pick up on The Dark Calling this week, but Vye had other ideas. If you’re a writer and you fight your muse, you’re a fool. She wanted me to revisit The…
Waiting
While I would have loved to continue with The Dark Calling this week, I simply had too much to do today. I refuse to rush those pieces, so I’m opting for a quick flash fiction…
Transfixed
Writing fiction is funny. It can be both draining and energizing, often at the same time. It’s been a long week, and though part of me wants to give you another episode of The Dark…