Tag Archives: #micro story

SPF: Honourable Choices

Posted on March 28, 2017 by swritings

“Callie! It’s over!” Reaching the edge of the pier, Agent Callie turned around slowly. Jake’s gun was pointed straight at her head. “You’re right, Jake, it is over,” she said softly, and took another step towards the edge. There was … Continue reading →

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SPF: A Caring Son

Posted on February 6, 2017 by swritings

Jonathan loved collecting bottles. Soon, all the shelves in his room were full of them, so he started lining them on the floor. “Jonathan! That’s it, you need to get rid of some of these useless bottles!” said Dad angrily. … 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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SPF: When Being First Matters

Posted on December 20, 2016 by swritings

Letting go, rising above, being the first to apologize….Gloria’s thoughts arrested at the last one, as she sat cross legged on the mat. The serene voice on her iPod continued and she quickly inhaled, eyes closed, trying to focus, but … Continue reading →

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TLT: Magnanimous

Posted on December 18, 2016 by swritings

Fuming inwardly, she clenched her fists and unknowingly crushed the flower she’d just plucked from her garden. Gazing at the crumbled petals in her hand, she suddenly got the sweet scent of the fragrance that now laced her palm. She … 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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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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TLT: No

Posted on November 25, 2016 by swritings

Pretending to examine a fallen leaf she hid from view, as her colleagues up ahead disappeared inside the cafe. It was the weekend and she simply felt like going home and curling up in front of the fire with a … Continue reading →

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