Fiction

Sanity in the 21st Century

August 25, 2017August 24, 2017 Anne J.5 Comments

Entry to Cracked Flash Fiction on the 15th of July 2017. (262 words) SANITY IN THE 21st CENTURY “When we’re done with this whole… ah… ritual, I want my sanity back. Then, I can go back to my normal life.” Erlinda cackled. “You are truly crazy.” “What’s so funny? And why do you say I’m…… Continue reading Sanity in the 21st Century

Fiction

One day in Paris

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017 Anne J.6 Comments

It was fate. I knew it was possible for a brief moment to change the course of one’s life. I just didn’t think that Paris would change me that way. It’s meant to be the most romantic city in the world. Wonderful memories to cherish forever were created in France. That was the plan.

Fiction

By the river

June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 Anne J.Leave a comment

This was my entry to Cracked Flash Fiction on the 17th of June 2017. There were only four entrants that week so the judge picked one winner (not me but the stories were great so I don’t feel bad) and she was able to give us all feedback. Here’s what she said about my story:…… Continue reading By the river

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Cave of Secrets

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 Anne J.3 Comments

This was my entry to Microcosms’ Contest on the 16th of June 2017. It’s my practice ground and I still do need a lot of practice but here’s what the judge said. “We had 12 awesome entries this week!” “This was a tough one. Lots of interesting responses to the prompts and a good deal of…… Continue reading Cave of Secrets

Fiction

Insanity – #100word #flashfiction

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 Anne J.4 Comments

Jane had long realized she was slightly insane. She had been happy about it. She knew she would choose, without even a hint of a doubt, a life of insanity over one of conformity or seriousness or formality, and she did. She would be insane for real if she had to be the person that…… Continue reading Insanity – #100word #flashfiction

Fiction

The Spell

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 Anne J.4 Comments

In my quest to just keep writing, I do my best to write at least one flash fiction a week. Even when I find too lost to submit an entry for Microcosms, I write for Cracked Flash Fiction. Not all my flash fictions make me feel good about being a writer but I think it’s…… Continue reading The Spell

Fiction

Destiny (Cracked Flash Fiction)

June 10, 2017June 10, 2017 Anne J.4 Comments

“Yes, but last week a dragon almost set my hair on fire, so it’s your turn to negotiate.” Amanda looked resolute. “But I’m sick. My stomach is killing me and my head feels like it’s going to explode. I’ll be vulnerable.” Annabelle’s face was pale and she was squirming in pain. “Can we postpone this?”…… Continue reading Destiny (Cracked Flash Fiction)

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If only for today

May 18, 2017May 18, 2017 Anne J.Leave a comment

‘If only for today’ was my entry to last week’s challenge over at Microcosms. Do visit the site and there you’ll find all the great entries from truly terrific writers. I feel like I’m one of them. Judge’s favorite line: “Like I didn’t know he was a weak swimmer.” Judge’s feedback, which for me says…… Continue reading If only for today

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Point of No Return

May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 Anne J.3 Comments

Do visit Cracked Flash Fiction. It’s where magic happens. This was my entry last Saturday (left exactly as it was submitted). I struggled for hours and lost sleep, finishing and submitting only at about 03:00 am, South African time. The sacrifice paid off. This is my 2nd win. Yay! Judge: “You built a great character…… Continue reading Point of No Return

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Writing flash fiction

April 16, 2017April 18, 2017 Anne J.Aside21 Comments

It's 02:30 in South Africa and I have just finished writing my 294 words for Cracked Flash Fiction. I started writing at about 17:00 yesterday. This is the longest it's taken me to write 294 words. That's almost 10 hours! And I don't know if it's any good. Granted that there were other activities done… Continue reading Writing flash fiction

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Sanity in the 21st Century

One day in Paris

By the river

Cave of Secrets

Insanity – #100word #flashfiction

The Spell

Destiny (Cracked Flash Fiction)

If only for today

Point of No Return

Writing flash fiction