AW Flash Fiction = 90 minutes from reveal of key word (courage) to posting of complete short story.  This one is Young Adult (YA).  I don’t write YA and it probably shows.  My husband has been giving me the spin to use for the past couple of weeks’ challenges.  I check out the word when it’s posted at 6 PM, tell him what it is as we finish dinner, get his take then write.  So if it sucks, it’s his fault.  LOL

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Melly logged in to her favorite messaging board and checked the bottom of her screen to see which of her friends were online. She recognized quite a few–Margo, Rita, Jenny, Michaela and Sealy. A groan escaped when she spotted Delicata’s name. Fireworks were sure to erupt, if they hadn’t already. Continue reading →

Wish I’d had more time but life again ate into my 90 minutes…I might done a bit more with this but I like the idea of it.

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Philomena, or Phil as her friends called her, jumped the puddles that stood between her and the library’s front door. Her calendar and address book over her head, she threw open the door to the lobby and shook off the rain before entering the chilly air-conditioned main area. A glance to the far left side confirmed her hopes. Only a small handful of heads stared at monitors. Continue reading →