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Five Sentence Fiction – Orange           The whistle of the arrow caught Ackyer off guard, he had not seen the goblin with his dark green skin but his daughter held no hesitation with her shot.  “We have lurkers in the marsh,” Januala stated as she glanced back at her father withContinue reading “Five Sentence Fiction – Orange”

One Chance Dexter moved through the thick under growth every vine, limb, and root stabbing out at his armor.  His hand rested on the pommel of his sword, he did not expect danger or hostility, his journey was not one of war. His quest was one of mending.  A wise shaman told him where heContinue reading “Faerytaleish Pinterest Contest: One Chance”

Five Sentence Fiction – Silence Achskel stood in silence, he awaited Commander Veron to acknowledge him and a uncomfortable sweat ran across his forehead as he heard the bones crunch in his commanders mouth thinking it had been days since his last true meal.  If the situation had been reversed Veron would have had himContinue reading “Five Sentence Fiction – Silence”

Lillie McFerrin tagged me for the “Kreativ Blogger Award”. The rules: Thank and link back to the person who nominated you. Answer the ten questions. Share ten random facts/thoughts about yourself. Nominate seven worthy blogs for the Kreativ Blogger Award.  The Questions: What is your favorite song? With how much music I listen to, itContinue reading “Kreativ Blogger Award”

My entry for Becca J Campbell’s flash fiction contest, be sure to check out the other entries on Becca’s site.  As well as her upcoming novel Foreign Identity. Flower Blossom Ayiana had ten minutes if she was lucky, but so far she had not been. She had two wounds as glaring proof. The shoulder was onlyContinue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Flower Blossom”

Five Sentence Fiction – Candy The light escaped the flickering candles, shadows danced around the room enjoying the splendor of the moment.  He felt her fingernails dig into his wrist as he stared into her heavenly green eyes and watched as she bit her lower lip in anticipation.  He leaned in to inhale her intoxicatingContinue reading “Five Sentence Fiction – Candy”

Once in a Lifetime The sobs and moans of the seven echoed through his head like that of a cavalry charging off to war. Deafening, it drowned his thoughts with the exception of a solitary word: why? Heart broken and numb, still he could not cry. Someone so perfect, lifeless in his arms. This couldContinue reading “Once Upon a Time Writing Contest: Once in a Lifetime”

I do not own the rights to the photo/art, but thought it was very cool and fitting.  Okay, so I haven’t posted anything for Six Sentence Sunday in awhile and felt like it’s a good time to revisit my Howling Moon (click for the previous six sentence Sunday entry from Howling Moon). The wet mist splashedContinue reading “Six Sentence Sunday – 04/29/2012 (Howling Moon)”

Five Sentence Fiction – Your Choice (Shiver) She watched the blood trickle from her thin fingers; the adrenaline rushed from her body as a shiver crept up her exposed body from the cold night air.  She had forgotten the thrill, the pleasure of unhinged violence, after all Witness Protection frowned upon murder by those underContinue reading “Five Sentence Fiction – Your Choice (Shiver)”

Five Sentence Fiction –  Armor Anthony sat on the bench, fighting his emotions, with his own mind and heart everything seemed to be against him.  Storm clouds rumbled over head as he tried to steady his trembling hands, he could not remember the last time he slept or even ate.  The armor ripped from hisContinue reading “Five Sentence Fiction – Armor”