Fiction in 50 August Challenge: The Last Place You Look…

Welcome to the August edition of Fiction in 50, where challengers brave and true undertake an epic quest to create a piece of fiction in fifty words or less, based on a monthly prompt.  New players are always welcome and if you’d like to know more, simply click on the image at the top of the post.

This month’s prompt is…

If you want to join in, simply add your contribution to the linky below or leave a link to your post in the comments.  The linky will remain open for a month, so there’s plenty of time to join in.

So here’s my effort. This one was inspired by Hades Speaks! which I reviewed last week, dealing with Ancient Greek death mythology.

I call it:

Paying the Ferryman

“Coin?”

Frowning, I considered.  Immediately before my coronary I’d been rehearsing for Panto, perfecting my stride using that old trick.

Ah.

Unclenching, I rummaged in my trousers for the desired token; offered it up.

His expression: unveiled disgust and…was that…awe?

“Let’s pretend that never happened.  Trip’s on me.”

Over to you, jotters and scribes!  Don’t forget to share the challenge with anyone you think might be interested.  I’ve also taken to using the hashtag #Fi50 and sharing your entries on twitter.  Feel free to do the same!

Our prompt for September is…

Until next time,

Bruce

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Fiction in 50 June Challenge: The Upper Hand…

Welcome once again to the Fiction in 50 monthly challenge.   To find out more about the challenge, click here.  To participate, all you have to do is create a piece of fiction in 50 words or less based around our monthly prompt.  This month, our prompt is…

Once you’ve written your piece, you can add it to the linky below, or add it in the comments.  And don’t forget to hop around and check out other entries! Here’s this month’s linky:

And here’s my contribution.  I have titled it….

Sleight of Hand

“And now, I will make the coin disappear!” Fumble, fumble. “Ta da! Good, hey?”

“Not really.  I saw it drop into your pocket.”

“Only because I’ve told you how it’s done! Besides, it won’t be a problem for this show.”

“Oh really! Where’s the performance?”

He winks.

“Chudley Hospital Radio.”

Your turn! New players are always welcome, as are old ones.  For regular punters, the list of prompts for the next six months can be found here.  But in the meantime, the prompt for next month is…

Until next time,

Bruce

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Fiction in 50 May Challenge: What Comes After…

It’s that time again! This month’s Fiction in 50 prompt is…

…so create those mini-narratives in 50 words or less and link them up to the linky below, or leave the link or your finished work in the comments.  If you’d like a more detailed description of the task, just click on that attractive button at the start of this post. Here’s this month’s linky:

And here’s my contribution – I’ve titled it….

Unremembered

They brought her out here often enough, though they knew it made no difference to her where she was. Sitting under the tree her fingers played over deep cuts in the bark.

G. K + T. M

A blink-and-you’ll-miss-it spark lit up her cloudy eyes.

And then it was gone.

 

Your turn! 

The prompt for June is…

 

This is the final prompt for this set of six months, so it’s your last chance to suggest a prompt for our next set of six monthly challenges.  Just pop your suggestions in the comments and I’ll do my best to squeeze them in.

Until next time,

Bruce

 

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Fiction in 50 March Challenge: A Tiny, Beautiful Thing…

Hey there fiction fanciers! It’s time for the March edition of Fiction in 50 – the writing challenge that asks you to create a fantastic, fleeting bit of fictional writing in 50 words or less.  Click on the picture for more info about how to participate.  This month’s prompt is:

And here is the linky for this month just waiting for your entries.  You can also add your link in the comments if you prefer.

So my entry this month is based on a true story, that I have seen unfold over the past six months or so from my perch on the shelf. I have titled it…

What We Thought Was Lost Forever

Her eyes snapped open in response to the silence, already searching for the digital clock display.  5.42am.  Bolting upright in panic, her eyes took in the steady rise and fall of the cot blanket.

Falling back onto the pillow, she breathed out, counting her blessings.

One: a full night’s sleep.

So there you have it…and did you notice? No dialogue this time!  Take THAT  derogatory inner critic! 😀

We’d love to see more new mini-fic-fans joining us, so have a go or tell your friends and lets bring tiny writing to the masses.  For those who just love to be prepared, next month’s prompt is…

Until next time,

Bruce

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