Darrin gazed out dreamily at the small boats bobbing in the water. He was supposed to be on vacation, but he couldn't shake off the depressed thoughts in his mind. He hated being an accountant. He hated the gray walled-office, his cubicle in the center of the room. Why even bother with those thin desk walls … Continue reading The Lure of the Sea – FFfAW
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A Voice in the Water – FFfAW
I haven't been keeping up with my flash fiction challenges lately, and I wasn't intending to do so. But this week, Priceless Joy--the person who manages Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers--is suffering from a personal loss. FFfAW is one of my favorite little flash prompt groups, and Priceless Joy is such a kind and generous fellow … Continue reading A Voice in the Water – FFfAW
An Abrupt End – FFfAW 14 February
John shoved his way past the mob of scooters and motorbikes, vaulting over the last one and landing on running feet. The assassin was escaping. The crowd ahead was blustery, jeering at the violent wake left by the fleeing man. John had to catch him, had to bring back the ambassador's killer to face justice. The … Continue reading An Abrupt End – FFfAW 14 February
To be King – FFfAW
Harry watched the yellow banner billow in the wind. He was fixated on one of the Chinese characters, the one that meant "king" (王). He wondered to himself what it would be like to be a king. He was British, so would he be a king like the mythical Arthur or the historical William I? Though, … Continue reading To be King – FFfAW
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