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,…
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Lemonade
Flash Fiction Theme- Summer Little Suzy twirls her dark brown hair while her emerald green eyes stare into the camera. She smiles as big as she can while the cameraman talks to the news anchorman. The news anchorman walks over to little Suzy, and she straightens her red and white flower dress. “Hi, Suzy, my…
The BBQ- Chapter 4
Chapter 4 After an hour of prep and cooking, the Cornish hen tarts were ready and the fruit salad was tossed together with a specially made sauce. Fiona stood at the front door, clutching the salad bowl to her chest while her parents finished getting ready. She could hear kids playing, laughter and chatter, and…
The BBQ- Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Early the next morning, Fiona got dressed and headed to the kitchen, wondering what her mom would make for breakfast. Her stomach growled in anticipation and it surprised her when she saw her mom sauteing what looked like ground beef in a pan on the oven. “Mom?” Chloe turned and smiled at her…
The BBQ- Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Fiona stood in the middle of her room after nearly three hours of unpacking. She crossed her arms and looked around, trying to decide what color to paint her room. It was between a deep burgundy and a soft rose or a soft blue with a darker blue behind her bed. Her mom…
