Today’s flash fic is going to be an excerpt from a potential future story that’s kind of a retelling/sequel to Hansel & Gretel: Three children set out to find their father, who disappeared 2 years before. Along the way, they meet a hobgoblin who agrees to help them.
Continue reading “Hobgoblin”Category: Flash Fiction
Father and Son
For character descriptions, click here. Teddy isn’t listed though, so I have his description in the fic)
Chicago, Illinois, 2001 — Connor had always had sharp hearing. It was one of the things he’d learned to have and to use well during his tenure in foster care.
Continue reading “Father and Son”Family Fluff
(For character descriptions, click here) (But I still have some description in here)
Federal Way, Washington, 1990s — Heather Robinson hummed to herself while she flipped the pancakes on the griddle. A pair of arms snaked around her waist a few seconds later and she tilted her head up, sea-green eyes meeting her husband’s amber ones.
Continue reading “Family Fluff”Before The Storm
Concord, New Hampshire, 1860 — “Zeke?” Nineteen-year-old Alice Smith picked up her lavender skirt and hopped over a fallen log. “Zeke, are you here?”
Continue reading “Before The Storm”A Picture Is Worth…
(For character descriptions, go here)
Hammond, Illinois, 2003 — Libraries were too quiet for his taste, yet Kelly had a point. They’d be able to hear each other much better here than when they’d gone to the coffee shop.
Continue reading “A Picture Is Worth…”The Legend of The Dragon
(Props to a younger sibling for the title)
Tacoma, Washington, 2006 — Three heads with messy brown hair, black curls, and red waves poked up from behind the arm of a dark purple couch. Jade green, hickory brown, and amber eyes all trained on one thing:
Continue reading “The Legend of The Dragon”Afraid Of The Dark
1986 — Seven-year-old Connor hesitantly tiptoed down the dark hall to his foster parents’ room, shaking.
1K Story Challenge: Reunion At Gettysburg
Last week, I got wind of a short story contest Kellyn Roth is hosting to celebrate reaching 1k followers and decided to participate! If you’d like to do it too, the deadline/rules are here.
Continue reading “1K Story Challenge: Reunion At Gettysburg”Little Duckling
Cheyenne, Wyoming, 2021 — Eight-year-old Natalie Robinson cautiously approached the other side of the room, even though her older sister wasn’t there.
Content Where I Am
Chicago, Illinois, 2006 – “Kelly?” Connor poked his head into the darkened hospital room, light brown eyes scanning it and landing on the bed. “Hon? Are you awake?”
