One for the money “Wash your car?” “No.” “Do your laundry?” “No.” “Make you dinner.” “Your cooking sucks.” “Fine, Dad. Then what can I do…
Welcome to the 50-word short story challenge. In this weekly challenge, the participants (“Fifty Worders”) use the prompt of the week to write a short…
Ding dong ditch Jessie settled her newborn into the basket. He was the size of a bread loaf. The man who did this to her…
Welcome to the 50-word short story challenge, where each week Fifty Worders use the prompt of the week to write a short story in just…
Mia’s Memories We take the boat out from Cook’s Bay, as we always have. But it’s just Mia in the bow. No Ranger. The wind…
Marilyn, 1959 The dogs barked again, as if to chase off the night. I knew there was something out there. My coonhounds could raise the…
I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date! Well okay, I’m actually just late in providing a new prompt for the 50-Word Challenge. But…
Things would have been so different, had I not fallen in love that hot summer. I would have spent my days boating with my brothers,…
Welcome to the 50-Word Challenge! Here’s the summary of last week’s challenge entries and a new prompt for this week. First, you will find a…
Lemon pie Nina loaded the last lemon pie into the oven. Her friends were leaving for the lake. “C’mon, let’s go!” Bike bells jingled. Her…