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Flash Fiction – Waiting For Who?

Published on Nov 11, 2023Nov 9, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts27 Comments

November 7, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about waiting. Where does this waiting take place? Does it have a past or a future outcome? Who is waiting and why? Go where the prompt leads!

Waiting For Who? – by Hugh W. Roberts

I’d been waiting for hours. Why was I here?

‘You’ll soon find out,’ said a voice in my head.

I’d sat on every chair. All were uncomfortable. I paced up and down, breathing in the heavy air of dread.

“Mr Roberts?” a voice whispered. “Follow me.”

I had no idea where the handsome nurse had come from, but I followed him.

“This is it,” he said, ushering me into a room.

A dim light lit up a figure in the bed, covered in a white sheet.

I approached and pulled back the sheet.

My face stared back at me.

Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.

#photography #photochallenge #photo — Follow the light. Every door is another journey of discovery.

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Flash Fiction – Flakes Of Life

Published on Nov 4, 2023Nov 4, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts22 Comments

October 31, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the word or idea, flakes. What or who is a flake? Is there tension or phenomenon that is creating flakes? Can flakes be massive or minute? Go to your flakiest memories for living images to play with. Go where the prompt leads!

Flakes Of Life – by Hugh W. Roberts

Flakes of frosty dread drifted through the old, abandoned house I’d taken shelter in. They weren’t ordinary flakes but echoes of lost souls.

I heard tales whispered by those who’d glimpsed the spectral dance, telling me the flakes carried memories of those who perished here, trapped between two worlds.

Icy fingers brushed my skin as the flakes swirled. The past and present merged in an eerie waltz, unveiling secrets and sorrows long ago buried.

I closed my eyes and joined them.

For those who entered after me, the house held chilling promises of both revelation and haunting, forever entwined.

Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.

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28 short stories and pieces of flash fiction take the reader on a rollercoaster of twists and turns.

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – October 2023

Published on Oct 31, 2023Oct 30, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts

Did you catch these 10 blog posts that got everyone talking, discussing, and wondering? Maybe you were part of the conversation, but if not, jump in and share your thoughts!

What’s underground may one day control what’s overground. Where do your roots lie?

Flash Fiction – Roots

Where am I heading in this photo? Let me know what you think in the comments section.

Where Are You Going And How Are You Getting There? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Is the art of blogging commenting a dying art? Why do many bloggers feel they must leave short, non-engaging comments on every post they read? Two bloggers look into the world of blog commenting and ask some important questions. Join the discussions and have your say.

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Are you experiencing any problems with leaving comments on WordPress or receiving email notifications of comments? This is what I’ve found out.

Experiencing Problems With Leaving Comments On WordPress? This Is What I Found. Read This Post Now

Does Your Shadow Look Like You? Let me know what your shadow last saw and how it felt in the comments section. Share a picture of your shadow if you have one.

Does Your Shadow Look Like You? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Is blogging making you feel guilty or stressing you out? Read this post now. Let’s make blogging fun again.

Stressed Or Feeling Guilty About Blogging? Please Read This Post. Let’s Keep Blogging Fun

What objects, colours and strange things do you see in the dark?

Nighttime Objects: What Do You See In The Dark? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Where do you go to buy books and feel welcomed? I’ve the perfect place.

Flash Fiction – Have You Heard Of Shaggy Pages?

Have you seen anything more strange than these Halloween creatures and objects?

What Strange Halloween Creatures And Objects Are These? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Who is the main character in this short story? You’re It! – Nobody knows what or who you are in the fog.

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Flash Fiction – Have You Heard Of Shaggy Pages?

Published on Oct 21, 2023Oct 21, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts40 Comments

October 17, 2023, prompt: Write a story about something shaggy in 99 words (no more, no less). It can be carpet, a hair-do, or some sort of critter. How can something shaggy steer the story? Go where the prompt leads! See ‘October 17: Story Challenge in 99-words‘ for more details.

Have You Heard Of Shaggy Pages? – by Hugh W. Roberts

I opened a charming bookstore called ‘Shaggy Pages’ in a quaint town.

It became a refuge for the LGBTQ+ community, where stories of love and acceptance filled the air.

My cosy shop, adorned with shaggy tapestries and shelves brimming with diverse tales, was a sanctuary for those seeking solace and connection. It was here that relationships bloomed, and hearts found belonging.

In the warm embrace of ‘Shaggy Pages,’ I wove together stories of love, courage, and pride, creating a tapestry of acceptance far beyond my shop’s walls.

‘Shaggy Pages’ – the place where everyone is welcome. Come on in.

Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.

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28 short stories and pieces of flash fiction take the reader on a rollercoaster of twists and turns.

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Flash Fiction – Roots

Published on Oct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts26 Comments

September 26, 2023, prompt: Write a story that includes a blade of grass in 99 words (no more, no less). What can you compare it to? Or in contrast? Is it a character prop or a story linchpin? Go poetic; go any genre or tone. Go where the prompt leads!

Roots – by Hugh W. Roberts

Technology overtook nature, and a blade of grass became a symbol of rebellion.

It sprouted in a crack between neon-lit sidewalks, a living relic of a long-forgotten past. Scientists marvelled at its resilience while authorities saw it threatening their synthetic world.

They dispatched the drones to eradicate the abnormality, but the blade fought back. Extending its roots into the digital grid, it sparked chaos.

Within days, cities crumbled, and nature reclaimed its dominion on Earth.

That lone blade of grass is me. I stand tall, a testament to the lasting power of life, rekindling hope in a dystopian age.

Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.

Photo of lots of flowers and grasses in a spring meadow. — Spring Meadow.

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Glimpses

28 short stories and pieces of flash fiction take the reader on a rollercoaster of twists and turns.

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – September 2023

Published on Sep 30, 2023Sep 29, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts

Did you catch these 10 blog posts that got everyone talking, discussing, and wondering? Maybe you were part of the conversation, but if not, jump in and share your thoughts!

This fiesta was ideal for a celebration, but was there a possibility of someone ruining it?

Flash Fiction Friday – Pride And Prejudices

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Can you spot any other animals in this photo?

Can Anyone Else Spot A Rubber Duck, Squirrel, Dinosaur and Hummingbird? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Does this gate stop us from getting out or protect us from what’s on the other side?

Locked In Or Locked Out? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

What will you find if you go down to the woods?

Flash Fiction Friday – If You Go Down To The Woods

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Can you guess what kind of creature is in this photo? Let me know what you think in the comments section.

What Kind Of Creature Is This? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Free to a good home – My grandmother’s quilt. Would you like to take it home?

Flash Fiction – My Grandmother’s Quilt

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Can you find anything older than what’s in my photograph? Let me know what it is in the comments section.

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Flash Fiction – My Grandmother’s Quilt

Published on Sep 23, 2023Sep 23, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts38 Comments

September 19, 2023, prompt: Write a story that includes a blanket in 99 words (no more, no less). Any interpretation works! What happens to a story when you give a character the prop of a blanket? Is the blanket the story? Is it a memory container, a source of comfort, or smothering? Go where the prompt leads! See September 19: Story Challenge in 99 words for more details.

My Grandmother’s Quilt – by Hugh W. Roberts

A chilling breeze whispered through the creaking timbers as night descended upon the cabin I found myself in.

Shivering, I reached for my grandmother’s old quilt draped across the armchair. As the tattered blanket settled around me, it seemed to come alive. Shadows danced on its faded patchwork, taking sinister forms.

Goosebumps prickled my skin as I watched in horror. Then, a spectral hand emerged, beckoning me into its ghostly embrace.

My screams echoed through the cabin, but the blanket absorbed them.

From that night, the cabin was empty, except for the eerie blanket, waiting for its next victim.

Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.

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28 short stories and pieces of flash fiction take the reader on a rollercoaster of twists and turns.

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Flash Fiction Friday – If You Go Down To The Woods

Published on Sep 15, 2023Sep 14, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts26 Comments

September 12, 2023, prompt: Write a story about the insect nation in 99 words (no more, no less). You can focus on a particular insect or all insects. Is your story one of acceptance and understanding? Scientific knowledge? Or apocalyptic horror? Get bugged and go where the prompt leads! See September 12: Story Challenge in 99 words for more details.

If You Go Down To The Woods – by Hugh W. Roberts

In the ancient woods, a spectral chill whispered through the leaves, carrying the wail of the Insect Nation’s forgotten souls.

Beetles, once known as sacred guardians, marched in supernatural processions. Fireflies, long extinguished, flickered like ghostly lanterns in the moonless night. Spiders wove threads of sorrow in their tattered webs, trapping echoes of their past.

But the creepy swarm of bluebottle flies sent shivers down the spine of all who trespassed. Their eerie hum was the insect kingdom’s tragic requiem, a reminder of their timeless dominion, unseen yet ever-present.

In the haunted woods, the Insect Nation’s phantoms reigned supreme.

Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.

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28 short stories and pieces of flash fiction take the reader on a rollercoaster of twists and turns.

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Flash Fiction Friday – Pride And Prejudices

Published on Sep 1, 2023Sep 1, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts28 Comments

August 29, 2023, prompt: Write a story about a fiesta in 99 words (no more, no less). It can be any festival, celebration, or use of the word. Is it food-related or an event? Is it an object or a shout-out? Who is involved and why? What happens? Go where the prompt leads! See ‘August 29: Story Challenge in 99-words‘ for more details.