Tag Archives: flash fiction

Shrine – Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

We were rushed for time and the last thing I wanted to do was visit an old estate. But I caught a quick glimpse through the hedge of giant manor and something pulled at me. I had to stop. “What … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt – Shrine #writephoto

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt.  If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed. I usually share something about the place … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round up – Woodland #writephoto

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken on the edge of the south Yorkshire village of  High Bradfield. The village is perched upon a hill and its most prominent feature is the church. Beyond the churchyard… whose walls we … Continue reading

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Flash fiction #writephoto: Bloody deeds – Jane Dougherty

The muffled sound of horses’ hooves was the only sound to break the silence. Even the birds were still though the sun had not yet set. The monk urged his mount onward but the animal whinnied and refused. The servant’s … Continue reading

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‘The unkindest cut…’

“Do it. Now…” Implacable. Cold sweat beads on his forehead. Her eyes are keen as anguish, sharp as the steel against his throat. How had he not realised? How had it come to this? He had tried everything. He had … Continue reading

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#writephoto – 1-25-18 – The Bag Lady

I see the glowing footprints, he’d surely been here. Should I venture further down this path? I’m surprised he’s out in the sunlight. I see the twisted tree trunks, I wonder if he’s hiding underneath. The cave on the left … Continue reading

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The Passage – Eric Pone #writephoto

Eowyn saw a person turn quickly into the woods in front of Maryann’s apartment. Ono agreed to rush Maryann to Gingers pad while Ducky and Eowyn quietly followed the mystery person. As two men accustomed to hiking both in the … Continue reading

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Red Riding Hood – Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

   Act I This is the magical path through the woods on which I first saw her. She looked stunning, with her long blond hair, her blue eyes, and red lips. Adorned in a red cape, hood, and flower-printed dress, … Continue reading

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Woodland – Bobby Fairfield #writephoto

Lupinus stopped and raised his right arm. He glanced to right and left  sniffing the warming morning air. There was nothing to see on both sides but a mass of dense forest. “I smell woodsmoke,” he explained, “but it may be … Continue reading

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Revealing – Reena #writephoto

  The Pharaoh ripped off the bandages, and walked free after centuries. This had been his favorite path for a morning walk, and at first sight, it appeared that not much had changed. He wondered why his footsteps created a … Continue reading

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