She saw him and that woman eating ice cream cones; their mouths licking and smiling. Big deal. Everyone likes ice cream. Even Charles Manson. Now kissing. She cried a century worth of tears. He came home with a pint of ice cream.
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4 Easy Steps to Mega Weight Lose in the New Year
It's a new year and with that comes those dreaded-sure-to-fail resolutions. Most people include weight loss as one of the things they would like to change as they scratch another year on the metaphorical bed post. Anyone who has tried to lose weight knows it's rough road with tons of sink holes (read: chips and … Continue reading 4 Easy Steps to Mega Weight Lose in the New Year
8 Life Lessons that Didn’t Come with the Box
The other day, I was out and about shopping for a remote car starter so I don’t have to spend the winter getting into a car so cold it makes the Pluto seem down right balmy. I was reading the particulars of a model when a salesman (read: teenage boy) asked me if I needed … Continue reading 8 Life Lessons that Didn’t Come with the Box
Incomplete – Flash Fiction
Prompt 42: Continue any other author’s story already posted to #FFC52 over the past 41 weeks. I was reminded of so many of our awesome stories as I looked back for one to continue. I can say that I'm truly impressed with our body of work! Can you say book!! In the end, I settled … Continue reading Incomplete – Flash Fiction
Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt 37 – #FFC52
Flash Fiction Challenge! Week 36 submissions are in! Check them out! Submit your week 37 flash fiction by September 16, 2014! Post a link to your submission in the comments section of the corresponding weekly prompt. Week 37 Prompt: Infinite Jest Want to be part of the challenge? Tell me you are participating by leaving … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt 37 – #FFC52
Nietzsche, Bumper Cars and the End Game
Prompt 36: Memento mori (remember that you will die) Nietzsche, Bumper Cars and the End Game By Eilidh Thain Willy Morral rushes down subway stairs, wind gusts up from the depths, the sickly smell of sewer and industry smacks his face. He takes the stairs two at a time, gripping the filthy railing for balance. … Continue reading Nietzsche, Bumper Cars and the End Game
Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt 36 – #FFC52
Flash Fiction Challenge! Week 35 submissions are in! Check them out! Submit your week 36 flash fiction by September 9, 2014! Post a link to your submission in the comments section of the corresponding weekly prompt. Sorry about the late prompt!! Sometimes pesty house guests get in the way!! Week 36 Prompt: Memento mori (remember … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt 36 – #FFC52
PRIVATE: Diary of Leanne Sawroski
Prompt 35: “Well, to be honest, I threw it away.” PRIVATE: Diary of Leanne Sawroski April 1, 1986 Today is the worst day of my life. A poor, orphaned kid from Vietnam that my stupid mom adopted off the TV or something, arrives today. I’m totally bummed out. Why me????? I was supposed to make … Continue reading PRIVATE: Diary of Leanne Sawroski
Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt 35
Flash Fiction Challenge! Week 34 submissions are in! Check them out! Submit your week 35 flash fiction by September 2, 2014! Post a link to your submission in the comments section of the corresponding weekly prompt. Week 35 Prompt: "Well, to be honest, I threw it away." Want to be part of the challenge? Tell … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt 35
Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt 34
Flash Fiction Challenge! Week 33 submissions are in! Check them out! Submit your week 34 flash fiction by August 26, 2014! Post a link to your submission in the comments section of the corresponding weekly prompt. We apologize for the delay in getting this week's prompt up. We have determined the problem due to a … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt 34
Thain in Vain 