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…
Welcome to a new week of the Fifty-Word Short Story challenge. If you’re unfamiliar with us, we are a small community of writers who enjoy…
Leaving Against a silken, fog-feathered landscape, depleted by wind and Autumn decay, we flew. It was time. Winter threatened, biting our wings with an arctic…
Hello Fifty Worders and friends. Come on in and enjoy our fresh collection of 50-word short stories. In addition to the past week in review, you…
Chastened Fire raged as Joscelin’s brothers battled the knights. She hid. Elric had run for safety with the baby. Would she ever see them again?…
Rider on the Storm The probate decision came. Mother’s beach house would go to Aunt Beatrice, Mother’s tormentor. Dire visions came to mind — murderous…