Flash Fiction A purple flower bursts free from the ground after a harsh winter. It sits proudly near a school. It watches high schoolers come and go every day, except for two days when they don’t come at all. The purple flower rejoices when more of its kind joins it. It watches as its friends…
Tag: kids
The Candle
Flash Fiction Theme – Halloween The candle light flickers in the dark night. An owl hoots off in the distance as it takes flight, having spotted a mouse. Trees blow from side to side as the cool fall breeze spins through the neighborhood. One candle sits in a pumpkin unlit. It watches as ghosts, witches,…
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…
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…
Mowing the Lawn
Flash Fiction- Theme- Summer Tarence looks out the front window after a hot Tennessee rain the day before. His gray eyes scan the green grass and he smiles. Time to mow the lawn. He is more excited about being able to use his lawnmower. Riding it always makes him happy. Tarence gets dressed and heads…