Tag Archives: #flashfiction

FFfAW: The Pink Schoolbag

Posted on February 2, 2017 by swritings

Danny was sad. Mummy didn’t have money to buy him a new schoolbag, so for now, he had to take the pink one which she managed to get at the Church. As he got on the school bus, Gordon was … Continue reading →

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TLT: Just Another Day

Posted on January 1, 2017 by swritings

She glanced heavenward at the night sky soon to be adorned with fireworks, surrounded by people eager to start the countdown. Giggling kids waved sparklers and for a moment, she wished to be in their shoes, innocent and unburdened. Those … Continue reading →

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FFfAW: Murky Reality

Posted on December 21, 2016 by swritings

Casandra loved misty mornings. The thick fog would slowly encircle the house and she’d sit by the picture window, pretending to be the princess of the clouds. Now, decades later, she cringed as the black mist descended, reeking with pollutants. … Continue reading →

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FFfAW: A Mother’s Endless Forgiveness

Posted on December 14, 2016 by swritings

She’d fought with her mother, banged the front door and stormed out of the house – again. She went to her usual place, a bench in a darkened side street. Any teenager would have probably thought twice, but Jessica didn’t … Continue reading →

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SPF: Waiting for Dad

Posted on December 12, 2016 by swritings

Professor Monroe wrote another chemical equation, as the lab echoed with the hiss of flames being switched on. Mary stared into the hot glow and was once again accosted with the reek of her mother’s burning flesh. Her father hadn’t cried … Continue reading →

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FFfAW: Time to Cash the Cheque

Posted on December 7, 2016 by swritings

Jonathan, the museum guard, swiftly grabbed the intruder and wrenched off his mask. But he was actually a she, who wasn’t more than fifteen or sixteen. The fear on her face was palpable, but she stared Jonathan squarely in the eyes. … Continue reading →

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SPF: One Day at a Time

Posted on December 6, 2016 by swritings

“I’m cold Andy,” whispered Bessie. Andy picked up his blanket. “Take this, but don’t tell Mama, you know she couldn’t afford to have the heating turned back on.” Andy was only thirteen but he’d had to grow up early. He … Continue reading →

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FFfAW: The Last Goodbye

Posted on November 30, 2016 by swritings

Dearest Abigail, Just as I feared, all that I predicted in my last letter has come true. I have been found guilty of treason in a secret trial and await sentencing. I know not what news about my circumstances have reached … Continue reading →

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SPF: The Perfect Moment

Posted on November 28, 2016 by swritings

Jason cleared his throat. “Silvia dear…er…Silvia, my one true love…my dear Silvia….argh!” Jason clutched his head and groaned. There was a snicker from the old man one table away. Jason reddened. He was sitting near the window waiting for Silvia and … Continue reading →

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FFfAW: Second Chances

Posted on November 23, 2016 by swritings

She took in the hues of yellow and gold. She held her outstretched palms heavenward and felt the warm rays on her pale skin. She closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. This was Liana’s very first sunrise. She shielded her … Continue reading →

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