I wrote this microfiction story after attending a conference and visiting a death camp in Auschwitz. This 50-word short story and accompanying backstory are, in…
The 50-Word Short Story challenge continues this week with a new mini writing workshop and a new prompt. If you’re new here, welcome! Please read…
This New House “What do you mean, Nora? It’s perfect!” She walked across the glossy floor, thinking of her life before marrying Nathan. Or… had…
Welcome to the Fifty-Word Short Story challenge — a weekly opportunity to test your writing skills by crafting an entire story in just 50 words.…
The Secret Notebook Perhaps Frieda had always known. She stood in the attic, holding a notebook with her name printed in small type on…
We never know what will emerge in our lives as inspiration, do we? For me, it might be a penny sitting alone on a sidewalk.…
The Clearing Wisps of smoke rise from the bubbling pot. The witches chant. “We invoke thee, young one. Come to us!” Slowly, the maiden walks,…
Welcome to the Fifty-Word Short Story challenge — a weekly writing opportunity to test your skills. The goal is to craft an entire story in just 50…
Hi everyone! It’s time for a new Fifty-Word Short Story challenge. (Actually this post is overdue. Thanks for your patience! I got caught up on…
The Selection The lumpy, disfigured gourd grimaced in the pumpkin lot. Sarah grimaced back. “Sorry, you’re too ugly.” Then she smiled, realizing it reminded her…