This story is my entry for the March Flash Fiction Carnival. The theme is “Letters/Numerals.” I hope you enjoy! ====================================== “How abecedarian,” Marjorie jeered. “You always pick the basic elements, Malcolm.” “Shut up,” Malcolm snapped, repeating ‘alpha, beta, gamma, delta,’ … Continue reading →
Hamlet and Horatio “Ratso! What are you doing back from Wittenberg? Won’t your father flip his wig if you’re not at your studies?” Horatio frowned. “You’re one to talk. You are talking! Who are you talking to, anyway?” “Myself,” Hamlet … Continue reading →
Poker “Full house.” “Shit!” “Again?” “I’m out. My wife’s gonna kill me as it is.” “Who’s in?” “Me.” “Yeah, me too.” “Fine.” “You’re grinning. What’s got you so happy?” “He’s winning, isn’t he?” “Yeah. Good point.” “Deal.” “What’s your game?” … Continue reading →
Letters to a Young Dragon My dearest Son, The time of your fiftieth birthday fast approaches, and it is nearly time for you to go forth, find a mate, and spawn. As my father did for me, and his father … Continue reading →
Wow! March is the MONTH! Flash prompts are coming out of every crack in the sidewalk! Yay! Here’s the newest Flash Fiction Carnival Prompt, due 03/21/2008: Here are a few Spring Holiday Themes to get you thinking: Vernal (Spring) Equinox … Continue reading →
I was thinking about a newsletter I write in my “other life” (you know, the one where I’m not a famous New York Times Bestselling Author), and came up with a thought – why not write a newsletter for my … Continue reading →
Anne sighed. Her charge, whom she nicknamed “Mouse,” ran on thick, short little legs around the yard, stumbling over the short hillocks of grass. Her stubby fingers extended in front of her like feelers, alert for danger. “Look…” Anne trailed … Continue reading →
As I am writing my flash a day prompts, I realized I’m writing a longer story with Fenton and Kilasha. Accordingly, I think I’ll split them off into their own little corral and return to the flashes, writing discrete stories … Continue reading →
After ascending one level, Fenton realized that Gray was right behind him. He whirled in sudden fury and slammed the taller man against the wall. “Gods damn you, Mage! Had you allowed me to speak to her in peace, she … Continue reading →
Kilasha watched Fenton’s retreating back grimly. The leather vest he wore over his clothing when inside was richly tooled, designs tracing the entire surface. Her fingers itched to explore it. She closed her eyes, more to refocus herself than anything … Continue reading →