The latest batch of six-word stories

Hello. It’s been a really long time since we had any six-word stories. In fact it’s been almost a year; tenth November last year, since I posted any. That’s because I’ve only had four submissions since then. So without further ado, here they are:

From: Valerie Fish – Writing from the heart

Born too soon, died too soon.

Baby’s first steps; mum’s at work.

Yesterday ninety, today my father’s gone.

E…

Flash Fiction Friday 160: True Love Never Dies by Mark Kitchenham

Welcome to Flash Fiction Friday and the one hundred and sixtieth piece in this series. This week’s is a 146-worder (made up of 6-word stories!) by Mark Kitchenham.

True Love Never Dies

“We shared something special,” she said.

A glance, soft smile, not meant.

“Then unpack your bags and stay!”

My throat felt raked by claws.

“Try to accept it’s over, Steve.”

“I can’t believe you don’t love me.”

“You…

Flash Fiction Friday 159: 6-word stories

Welcome to Flash Fiction Friday and the one hundred and fifty-ninth piece in this series. This week’s is the twenty-first bunch of 6-word stories by a variety of authors, together with their 6-word biographies!

6-word stories

by Chong Teck SIM, aspiring Singaporean writer.

Red packets. Chinese Spring Festival.

Sweet dumplings. Prayers. Oranges. Lantern Festival.

Jesa ritual. Games. Tteokguk.…

Flash Fiction Friday 158: 6-word stories

Welcome to Flash Fiction Friday and the one hundred and fifty-eighth piece in this series. This week’s is the twentieth bunch of 6-word stories by a variety of authors, together with their 6-word biographies!

6-word stories

by Chong Teck SIM – aspiring Singaporean writer

Wind. Umbrellas everywhere. Monsoon season.

Accident. Injured ankle. Early retirement.

A howl echoes through the night…

Familia…

Flash Fiction Friday 156: 6-word stories

Welcome to Flash Fiction Friday and the one hundred and fifty-sixth piece in this series. This week’s is the nineteenth bunch of 6-word stories by a variety of authors, together with their 6-word biographies!

6-word stories

by Chong Teck SIM – aspiring Singaporean writer

Small lamps. Rangoli floor paintings. Deepavali.

Re-igniting old pains. Past love.

Sweet innocence. Ever-lasting marriage.…

Inkitt’s FREE “Darkest Place” Horror Contest, starting 2nd Feb 2015

A few days ago I received an email from the lovely Lauren Harsma of Inkitt who let me know about a new FREE competition they are running… for fans of horror, do read on. And if you don’t write horror, have a go. Writing dark is very therapeutic. I’m writing a series about a serial killer (yet I’ve not killed anyone in real life) so I should know. :)

Inkitt’s “Darkest Place” Horror Contest,…

Flash Fiction Friday 153: 6-word stories

Welcome to Flash Fiction Friday and the one hundred and fifty-third piece in this series. This week’s is the sixteenth bunch of 6-word stories by a variety of authors, together with their 6-word biographies!

6-word stories

by Chong Teck SIM – aspiring Singaporean writer

Looking back, his past suffocates him.

Nyonya food. Pantuns. Music. Peranakan childhood.

Beautiful lanterns. Delicious…

Flash Fiction Friday 151: 6-word stories

Hello. I hope you had a lovely Christmas and are enjoying your Boxing Day. Today is the last Friday of the month so…

Welcome to Flash Fiction Friday and the one hundred and fifty-first piece in this series. This week’s is the sixteenth bunch of 6-word Christmas stories by a variety of authors, together with their 6-word biographies!

6-word stories

by Chong Teck SIM – aspiring Singaporean writer

C…