#101 words

[ word drabble challenge ]

Karyn was not an ambitious person. Or at least she would never say it aloud for others to hear. Of course, that wasn’t to say she didn’t have expectations or hopes about what her career with the Imperial Navy could become. One day she hoped to be a grand admiral — not unlike Thrawn — commanding the same level of loyalty with her crew. Karyn just never expected it to be so soon. Her? Commanding the 11th Fleet? The thought both terrified and excited her. But if Thrawn thought she was ready then perhaps she should have a little more faith in herself.

Moira stared at her wig wall. "What was I doing?" her voice went high. "Picking out a wig for the day. We'll start the day off walking to the café." Johnny soothed. "These poor souls, need to regilded with proper entertainment. I simply must perform the number for them!" "David will be here to practice with you soon." "Alexis too?" "All four of them will be here." Johnny teased. "Four?!" Moira put her hand on her stomach. "Patrick and Stevie too." Johnny reminded gently. Moira rolled her eyes and relaxed. "Of course! I would never forget our honorary charges. Really John!"

Here is a really brief story of mine published today. Much thanks for your continued support, dear friends.

[ word drabble challenge ]

Wrote a little short story for a contest on Commaful! If you like it, I would appreciate a like or comment.

Another piece of my flash fiction was published on 101Words!

I heard about 101Words.org a few months back, through my local writing group. The site challenges writers to write flash fiction (prose with a beginning, middle, and end) in exactly 101 words. I love writing constraints, so I got to work on a few pieces and submitted this one shortly thereafter.