I try not to give much writing advice on this blog because I only have a lifetime of reading, a four year English degree and two moderate bestsellers to my name. However, there are a few things I want to get off my chest that I’ve come across time and time again not only inContinue reading “Style: not just something you’re born with”
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Valentine Flash Fiction #6: Happy Valentine’s Day!
Prompt:Holding hands, cherish. Word count:250. Today’s challenge is a little different. I decided to combine all of my previous prompts and write something romantic instead of dark! See if you can find all of my previous prompts: Holding hands, cherish, promises, candlelit, lifetime, heart, roses, kiss, chocolate, love, romance. Lionel extended his hand over theContinue reading “Valentine Flash Fiction #6: Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Valentine Flash Fiction #5: Cave of Wonders
Prompt: promises, candlelit. Word count: 250. I just can’t stop writing horrible stuff. I almost don’t want to post this. It’s inspired by Enid Blyton’s children’s stories… Two children break the rules in this pre-War era tale… Betsy lifted the candle on its tray higher, letting its light wash over the cavern. Beside her, Jack squinted inContinue reading “Valentine Flash Fiction #5: Cave of Wonders”
Valentine Flash Fiction #4: A Devil’s Deal
Prompt: lifetime, heart. Word count: 150. I think I naturally gravitate towards the macabre. One woman’s insults gets on the nerve of a rather peculiar businessman. “I don’t know why you keep calling me heartless,” Sir said. “I have a heart. It’s right there on my desk.” A shot of fear lanced down Marjorie’s spine. Her kneesContinue reading “Valentine Flash Fiction #4: A Devil’s Deal”
Valentine Flash Fiction #3: Kissed By A Rose
Prompt: roses, kiss. Word count: 250. This one is a little different. With those prompts I decided to be inspired by Seal’s 1994 hit song ‘Kissed By A Rose’. There used to be a graying tower alone on the sea. You became the light on the dark side of me. Mitch had been alone for thirty years,Continue reading “Valentine Flash Fiction #3: Kissed By A Rose”
Lissa Bilyk 