Category: Flash Fiction
The Abandoned Idol – #sundayphotofiction
The Abandoned Idol – #SundayPhotoFiction Photo Credit: MicheleBlanche Johnny felt frightened standing in the middle of all the rejected wax idols. These were the idols that had been abandoned midway to completion because of defects. In the light of his torch, the idols looked so real that Johnny almost expected them to speak to him. […]
The Tree – Sunday Photo Fiction
The Tree – Sunday Photo Fiction Image Credit: Katie S. The boy was feeling bored. He watched the golden rays of the setting sun spread across the sky. The glorious phenomenon did nothing to bring an answering echo to his heart. He had the whole evening stretching in front of him. He had been feeling […]
The Drink – #FridayFictioneers
The Drink – #FridayFictioneers PHOTO PROMPT © Fatima Fakier Deria Johnny climbed laboriously up the vertical wall. He had been climbing for a long time and was tired. He rested for a minute and looked up towards the top. The surface had been extremely slippery. He finally reached the top. He began to make his […]
I Feed An Old Man – Friday Fictioneers
I Feed An Old Man – Friday Fictioneers Fortunately, I could locate this shop and purchase the Louise-Vuitton shoes in time. I had another ten minutes to reach the venue of the interview. I looked at my reflection in the glass doorways. I looked smart. But out of the corner of my eyes, I also […]
The Cobbler’s Love – FFfAW Challenge – 187th
The Cobbler’s Love – FFfAW Challenge – 187th I crept past several boats and trawlers anchored in the shallow waters of the port. Every nerve in my body strained with passion. Suddenly a shadow came out of the early morning darkness and moved towards me. Friend or Foe? As soon as the figure was a few feet away […]
The Sweet Smell Of Freedom – Sunday Photo Fiction
The Sweet Smell Of Freedom – Sunday Photo Fiction John was tired of his job as a sweeper. The heat, the all-pervading smell of waste and the smell of his own sweat made him want to puke. He had taken up this job two weeks back. Nancy, his wife had been hell-bent on his […]
I Steal Mangoes
I Steal Mangoes I stealthily crept outside the stone building that held us. I would be whipped if I got caught. I reached the Mango tree and climbed up quickly. I plucked a number of mangoes and stuffed them into my pockets. I climbed down and ran as fast as I could from the stone prison holding […]
The Junction Box
The Junction Box Soapy climbed down the steps and reached the junction box. He had to open the box and get the Hiknoor diamond left inside by Johnny. Inspector Lazarus had captured all the members of the gang including Johnny. Soapy knew Lazarus was hunting for him. Lazarus could not hold the gang for long unless he was able to gather direct […]
Professor Lily Enjoys Dog Biscuits
Professor Lily Enjoys Dog Biscuits The year was 2056 AD. Professor Lily Heisenberg stepped out of her time transporter in disgust. She still found herself in 2056 when she had expected to step out in 2063 AD. Nothing had changed. She had spent the seven best years of her life on research to continue where […]
The No-Entry Zone
The No-Entry Zone It was eight in the morning. These people were crazy, thought Akim the guest scientist as he walked along with Nora his wife. Here was a top-notch secret nuclear research laboratory and there were no security guards. Just painted words to tell the world that it was a no-entry zone. Maybe they […]
