Piercing noises of the future (Tim Hibberd)** Birds of a Feather I’m one of many in this V-formation, although I’m not as white as the seagulls I’m flying with it, but I wish I was, and that I was actually a seagull. I wish I was a bird, but I’m a drone. Although they make a little noise at times,
Read moreThe brief of the AWC Furious Fiction – August 2024 short story competition was as follows: Your story must take place UP IN THE AIR. Your story’s first sentence must include a colour and a number. Your story must include the words DOUBT, PACK, and SILENCE. *** Birds of a Feather I’m one of many in this V-formation, although I’m
Read moreThe swimmer** Take Your Marks I had to hold my hands together to stop them from shaking. Not from guilt, not from fear of getting caught, but from excitement. The big day was finally here and I knew I was going to win. It was hard not to get caught up in even more excitement with the cheers from the
Read moreThe brief of the AWC Furious Fiction – July 2024 short story competition was as follows: Your story must take place at a sporting/competitive event. Your story must include something shaking. Your story must include the words GOLD, GREEN and GLOBE. (Certain variations were allowed.) *** Take Your Marks I had to hold my hands together to stop them from shaking.
Read moreThe brief of the AWC Furious Fiction – May 2024 short story competition was as follows: Your story must take place on an IMPORTANT DATE from the past 50 years – i.e. from May 1974 onwards. Your story must include a character who builds something. Your story must include the words ENOUGH, CHASE and MISTAKE. *** Mauerspecht (Wallpecker) Today was
Read moreObserve something organic for a week, writing about it each day (Peg Cherry).** For my work anniversary (or workiversary), I received a bouquet of flowers from one of my colleagues. I chose to take pictures and write observations based on what is noticeable in the pictures. I didn’t take pictures everyday; however, I took pictures for over a week. 29
Read moreWrite about the varied reactions of different people to an event, without telling us what the event is.** Mauerspecht (Wallpecker) Today was supposed to be peaceful, but I couldn’t help resorting to a little bit of violence. Days ago, I would have been shot for what I’d done, but now it didn’t matter. The guard lying on the ground just
Read moreIn earlier blog posts, I talked about my decision to try a new type of virtual run challenge, the Conqueror Virtual Challenges, as well as my completion of the following challenges: The English Channel The Inca Trail Mount Fuji Angkor Wat Marathon to Athens The Berlin Wall Amalfi Coast Easter Island Paris Rome Bangkok Washington DC The Jesus Trail Mount
Read moreIn earlier blog posts, I talked about my decision to try a new type of virtual run challenge, the Conqueror Virtual Challenges, as well as my completion of the following challenges: The English Channel The Inca Trail Mount Fuji Angkor Wat Marathon to Athens The Berlin Wall Amalfi Coast Easter Island Paris Rome Bangkok Washington DC The Jesus Trail Mount
Read moreDescribe a scene in which something enigmatic yet intense is happening. Don’t tell us what is happening.** Good Intentions When I agreed to this deal years ago, I had good intentions. I’d share my wisdom, provide gentle yet firm guidance, and save money. My good intentions flew out the window after twenty minutes. I was weak. I lost my cool,
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