Flash Fiction Theme – Happy Birthday Cyndy hurries down the street, going over the list of things she needs for the party in her head. She is turning twenty tomorrow, and she wants her party to be perfect. She can’t wait to see her friends. She hasn’t seen some of them in a few years…
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The Oak Tree
Flash Fiction Theme – Happy Birthday An oak tree shakes in anticipation as the parents of the little girl that live in the house in front of it place streamers in its branches. Reds, blues, greens, purples, oranges, yellows, and pinks sway with the gentle spring breeze. The oak tree listens as the parents talk…
Beach Party
Flash Fiction Theme- Happy Birthday Tom and Betty climb out of their sleek Toyota Highlander. They chat excitedly about throwing their 15-year-old daughter a party with her friends at the beach. For years, Trish has been asking to celebrate her birthday at the beach, but they never felt comfortable with the idea. Sharks, strong currents,…
Sand
Short Story from Writing Class with Wounded Warriors Beach goers scream and laugh as they jump in the waves. Cold water sprays over them as the waves do their best to push them back to the sand. Allyson puts her long wavy blonde hair up in a messy bun while she watches the waves. She…
Iced Coffee
Flash Fiction- Theme- Summer Sitting at the coffee shop, Paul stares out the window. His mind is reeling with thoughts about the work he misses, about his retirement party a few years ago, about his late wife, and where he wants to go in life. He taps his thumbs on the table, waiting for his…