Category Archives: short story

A Stitch in Time: 99 Word Flash Fiction

Posted on June 18, 2019 by pedometergeek

This week’s prompt over at Carrot Ranch was to write a 99-word (no more, no less) flash fiction on the theme of many hands and to go where the prompt leads. This is my take on the prompt, but all … Continue reading →

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Hands Across the Years: A 99-word Flash

Posted on May 13, 2019 by pedometergeek

This pedometer geek has to admit that writing has taken a backseat to every other thing recently. Between working, volunteering, reading, and just being lazy (and day-to-day life), nothing has been produced writing-wise. Okay, one poem was written, and now … Continue reading →

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Sebastian’s Bird: 99-word flash fiction

Posted on April 7, 2019 by pedometergeek

This week’s prompt over at Carrot Ranch was to write a 99-word (no more, no less) flash fiction using the word fire. Having slacked off on the last several prompts, here is my story. Sebastian’s Bird Sebastian didn’t know where … Continue reading →

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Of Mice and Girls: 99 flash fiction

Posted on March 11, 2019 by pedometergeek

This week’s prompt at Carrot Ranch is to write a story in 99 words (no more, no less) that contains the word mice. Here’s mine. Of Mice and Girls Mighty Mouse was Julie’s favorite cartoon; she sat enthralled on the … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Surprise: 99 word flash fiction

Posted on February 18, 2019 by pedometergeek

This week’s prompt at Carrot Ranch was valentines. In 99 words (no more, no less) a story was to be written. Here is mine: Valentine’s Day Surprise Julie gave Valentine’s Day cards to everyone in her class. She usually picked … Continue reading →

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Decision Re-imagined: A 99-word Flash

Posted on January 7, 2019 by pedometergeek

With the start of the new year, Carrot Ranch’s first prompt for 2019 was “looking back” and this is the pedometer geek’s take on the theme in 99 words (no more, no less). Decision Re-imagined Annie looked back on some … Continue reading →

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Best Friends: A 99-word Flash Fiction

Posted on December 17, 2018 by pedometergeek

Best Friends Suddenly, Cora Kingston moved away. Brokenhearted, she married the first man she met. The truth was that she would always love John, her best friend. They became fast friends from the time they met. John and Cora played … Continue reading →

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Graphic Artists: A 99-word Flash Fiction

Posted on December 10, 2018 by pedometergeek

Graphic Artists Angela was going to the museum to see the new collection of graphic artists. That is, until she got stopped by the train. It was a good thing she wasn’t in a hurry because the train was barely … Continue reading →

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Scarlett: A 99-Word Flash Fiction

Posted on December 9, 2018 by pedometergeek

Scarlett It was the end of Scarlett’s long day at her new job when she got a text from her mother: “Take dinner to Gram.” Grabbing some food from the establishment, Scarlett then plugged Gram’s new address into her GPS, … Continue reading →

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Carrot Ranch: Ninety-nine Word Flash Fiction

Posted on September 23, 2018 by pedometergeek

Dayton Peace Accord: World Affair Participants began to line up for the parade. For some nations, there were only one or two participants; other contingents had larger groups, but all were dressed in their various ethnic costumes. Voices grew louder … Continue reading →

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