Legends, Lore, and More
Hey, everyone. I learned about Vocal Media a few months ago from my friend Staci Troilo. If you aren't familiar with the site, it's a platform where writers can share stories, enter challenges, and earn money. I debated for a while before deciding to join, and I've just submitted my first story. With Halloween almost... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone. I haven't participated in Soooz Burke's weekly flash fiction challenge in a while. Today, the muse cooperated. If you don't know about this delightful event click here to visit Soooz and learn more about it. This week's challenge was based on this photo promt: Photo by Marc Schaefer on Unsplash My story today... Continue Reading →
Hey, everyone! Can I say that I'm loving Soooz Burke's weekly photo prompts? They have inspired me to begin several short stories that were in the back of my mind for months (some even years). This week's prompt spoke to me immediately. Within minutes of seeing it, a new story sprang to mind. If you... Continue Reading →
Hey, everyone! I'm so excited to join Soooz Burk's Fiction in a Flash Challenge again. Each week, she provides a photo prompt and invites readers to participate by writing a fiction or non-fiction piece of no more than 750 words. To learn more, click here. This week's prompt was perfect for a story I've had... Continue Reading →
Hey, everyone. Once again, I'm participating in Soooz's weekly flash fiction prompt. Each week she shares a photo and invites writers to participate by writing a fiction or non-fiction piece not exceeding 750 words. For more information on how to participate, visit Soooz by clicking here. And now, here is this week's prompt and my... Continue Reading →
Hey, everyone. I’m excited to once again take part in Soooz Burke’s Fiction in a Flash Challenge. The rules are simple. Write a flash fiction or non-fiction piece based on the photo prompt with a maximum of 750 words. If you’d like to participate, click here to visit Soooz’s blog. And now, here is this... Continue Reading →
Hey, everyone. Over the past few weeks, I've read several amazing flash fiction stories prompted by Suzanne Burk's weekly photo challenge. I decided to take part this week. If you'd like to check out the challenge, visit Soooz's blog by clicking here. The clock was ticking. Only one week remained until Janie’s manuscript was due... Continue Reading →
This is the continuation of a short fiction series. To read the other parts, click on the links. Here The Passenger Can't Fight This Feeling Drawn “Why did you leave, Cassie?” His words echoed in my head. I left because of you. Because of her. There was nothing left for me there. Nothing but pain... Continue Reading →
I haven't done any short fiction lately but this is a continuation of a series of short pieces inspired by the WordPress daily prompts. The other intallments are: Here The Passenger Can't Fight This Feeling And now for today's story. Sure, my feelings for him were dormant. Were being the keyword. Now, as he came... Continue Reading →
This is a continuation of some short fiction pieces. To read the first part click here. The second installment is available by clicking here. He was still asleep when I walked outside this morning. I couldn’t help but be a little disappointed. Last night he said we needed to talk, but once we were inside... Continue Reading →
This is a follow-up to my flash-fiction piece from last week. Another one written in first person. Not sure if I'm going anywhere with this story, but time will tell. I glanced at the man sitting beside me in my car. He was here. Now. And she wasn’t with him. Why had he come? I... Continue Reading →
I haven't posted any short or flash fiction stories since I gave up First Friday Fiction over a year ago. However, a friend recently encouraged me to try the daily WordPress prompts. Not only does this post deviate from my usual genre of suspense, it's also written in first person rather than third person. I... Continue Reading →
April slipped off her sandals, enjoying the feel of the warm white sand between her toes. The beach was nearly empty, except for a few neighbors enjoying the last rays of evening sun. She smiled and waved at the Herrings—a retired couple who lived next door. In the opposite direction, Mike and Janet Parsons sat... Continue Reading →
Allison's mouth fell open as she looked at the man who claimed to be Cooper’s owner. His intense stare made her skin tingle. She instinctively gripped the dog’s collar and thought of Maggie’s suggestion to carry a gun. Cooper remained calm and stayed at Allison’s side. He didn’t act as if he knew the man,... Continue Reading →
Early April brought the warmth of spring to Mill Creek. Snow remained in the higher elevations, but the valley had come alive with color from an abundance of wildflowers. Many said the warm temperatures this early in the season were unusual. Some blamed it on global warming, but the old timers scoffed at their concerns.... Continue Reading →
Joan Hall 
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