Cheap But Effective
Posted on February 20, 2012 3:09 pm under Microfiction
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The transit authority spent a fortune to revolutionize their system. So why was the bus still late? (100)
Hilda’s solution? Award punctual drivers with donuts from her bag. It beat being chairman of the bored. (108)
Who can forget TV’s most famous bus driver, Ralph Kramden? I didn’t know, however, that a statue had been erected in his honor at the Port Authority bus terminal.
Succinctly Yours offers a weekly photo and word as inspiration for your microfiction. How low can you go? Choose the 140 character or 140 word option.
This week’s word was revolution.
Immortality
Posted on February 13, 2012 3:27 pm under Microfiction
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Fading Heart
For 50 years, they loved each other and the richness of their simple country life. Then a dishonest man and two bullets ended their lives. (140)
Cold Heart
The robber shoved the rocker against the door, as if they’d escape, and counted the meager nest egg in the sugar bowl. That’s all they had? (140)
Enduring Heart
Ten years later, newlyweds purchased the old house. Soon children’s laughter warmed its walls. Humans are mortal, but love never dies. (136)
And now, one of my favorite songs.
Succinctly Yours offers a weekly photo and word as inspiration for your microfiction. How low can you go? Choose the 140 character or 140 word option.
This week’s word was honest.
Ground Hog Day
Posted on February 6, 2012 9:10 am under Microfiction
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June 2009: Times Are Tough
Bad speculation in time machines, left Phil living from paycheck to paycheck. Then he lost his job. He began selling his office equipment. (139)
December 2011: Paper’s Rough
After selling his bed, Phil slept in his office chair. When notices from creditors started to stack, he repurposed them in the loo. (134)
January 2012: More Than Enough
Michael Anthony III arrived with a check. Who knew old Tipton had a grandson? He gave a billion. By nightfall, Phil owned a mansion. (138)
February 2012: Cruel Rebuff
Phil indulges his dream of time travel. His dream turns nightmare, when he sees the calendar’s date and notices his ticket is one-way. (135)
The Millionaire is one of the first television programs I ever watched. Remember that standard opening scene?
Succinctly Yours offers a weekly photo and word as inspiration for your microfiction. How low can you go? Choose the 140 character or 140 word option.
This week’s word was specultate.
Shocking Finale
Posted on February 1, 2012 12:15 pm under Short Stories
Tags: flash fiction, meme, Three Word Wednesday | 6 Comments
Sergio, the lineman, was hard at work one day.
Exactly just what happened? It is difficult to say,
but a sudden jolt of volts electrified his girth.
Detaching from his perch, he flew back down to earth.
Some say it was the landing, some say it was the surge.
No matter what the cause, it was a funeral dirge for Serg.
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Three Word Wednesday is a meme that challenges writers to create something using three selected words. This week’s words are detach, jolt and serge. Click on the image to view other entries or submit your own.
Mind Your Mama
Posted on January 30, 2012 2:58 am under Microfiction
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Muddy Clothes
“Don’t sleep and ride”, Mama warned. What did she know?
Something about rain and dirt paths, Joe realized, when he awoke in a mud pit. (135)
Hold That Pose
“Don’t slouch.”
Mama had been right about getting stuck in this position. Right about the crossed eye thing too. (114)
Sit and Doze
“Someday you’ll appreciate home.”
Right again, Joe reflected. Minus food and housing, he attempted to hibernate on his bike. (123)
Remember! Mama Knows Best
Succinctly Yours offers a weekly photo and word as inspiration for your microfiction. How low can you go? Choose the 140 character or 140 word option.
This week’s word was hibernate.
