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TBC Writing Challenge: Rainbow Reads Day 2 of 30 Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQ It Is What It Was by R. Scott Tyler Freddie ran the rest of the way to the train station. It was pouring rain outside, which slowed him down. He was on his way to see Sam when the thing buzzed his head after it bumped off his backpack. He yelped and swatted in its direction, and it stopped just out of his reach and…

TBC Writing Challenge: Rainbow Reads Day 1 of 30 Genre: Thriller, LGBTQ Emergency Contact by R. Scott Tyler Jennifer leaned in through the window of the totaled car. “Sir,” she said again, trying to wake the unconscious driver without touching him more. He had a pulse, but contusions were already beginning to show on his body from the impact with the airbag and other parts of the car where…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 30 of 30 Title: Does the End Justify the Means Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 432 “Matt, it’s good that we’re angels, right?” Jeff asked. “Of course it is, Jeff. And with some trepidation, I say, Why do you ask?” Matt answered. “Oh, I was just thinking, is it really important how we became angels? We’ve done…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 29 of 30 Title: Pink Flamingoes and Cigarette Smoke Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 483 The trailer court smelled like fried bologna and old secrets. Benny knew the scent well; he’d lived here three years, ever since his ex kicked him out for falling in love with a man who wore eyeliner and read tarot cards. Now…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 28 of 30 Title: Saved by a Metaphor Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 473 Noomi and Reina had been friends since childhood. Their moms both worked in the countess’s castle, and the families lived together to save money because even peasants working at the castle didn’t make much. “Noomi, you will soon need to…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 27 of 30 Title: The Diary Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 479 Howard took himself on a solo train trip across Europe for his thirtieth birthday. He hadn’t been involved with anyone for the past five years, despite having dated quite a bit before that. He tried everything—dates with women, men, and couples—but…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 26 of 30 Title: Bleakburg Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 471 Nolan examined the murder scene, realizing he had insider knowledge. He had seen the victim just two days earlier…on Grindr. Nolan Chase, the closeted gay sheriff of the small, conservative town of Bleakberg, kept tabs on the local gay community…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 25 of 30 Title: The Right to Celebrate Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 474 It had been two years since the mighty dragon, Skydarkener, He of the Poison Tongue, was defeated. Grandparents in the kingdom said that in the early days, the dragons associated with Skydarkener had been practical and reasonable rulers.…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 24 of 30 Title: Ghostly Evictions, or ‘Help Me To Move On’ Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 463 Casper’s new business cards arrived, and he was excited. “Casper Robinson, Paranormal Investigations,” they read. “Cool, I love the font and glossy print,” said his friend, Mac. “I already put them up in the library…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 23 of 30 Title: Soulmate Quest Board Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 490 “Jaxom, let’s stop here for the night,” Varyon said. They were standing in front of a building that resembled a pub. “Agreed, Varyon. I’m both exhausted and famished,” replied Jaxom. For days, the two of them had been exploring Everspring…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 22 of 30 Title: Provincetown Restaurant Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 491 Henry had just celebrated his 25th birthday with his family and friends in Iowa, trying to be cheerful about being in the center of the country, the breadbasket, the central plains, the state most notable for rows of corn growing right up…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 21 of 30 Title: The Gate Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 485 When I graduated from City College, I went into a spiraling depression. Everything was overwhelming. I was now a degree holder, and the prospect of ever being able to buy anything in the hometown of my family was next to impossible to even think about.…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 20 of 30 Title: The Watcher Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy/Mystery Word count (500 max): 461 The key fought him every turn, like the old inn didn’t want him back. Theo shoved harder until it finally gave way, and the door groaned open, spilling cold air and the smell of lavender and rot into the night.  Jeffrey stood behind him, his…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 19 of 30 Title: Soulmark Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 495 Prince Kael rode through the forest in a foul mood. Today, his best friend, Galadriel, found her soulmark partner. Kael had been with her when she met Mavern for the first time. “Why do I have to keep traveling around the kingdom meeting all these…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 18 of 30 Title: The Guardian Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 477 Every hundred years, the enchanted island of Liraeth selects a new Guardian—someone bound by magic to protect the land, yet doomed to eternal solitude. When Aeron, a gentle-hearted herbalist, is chosen against his will, he braces himself for a life…

TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 16 of 30 Title: The Secret of Room 217 Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 500 Julian returned to his coastal hometown after living in the deep south since college. His favorite uncle had passed away and named him as executor of his estate. His family operated and lived in a crumbling Inn that catered to long-term…