The Traitorous Zinnia by Beth Stillman Blaha
The adults don’t need to see this
Read MoreThe Traitorous Zinnia by Beth Stillman BlahaCategory 2021 SS Prompt 8: The Flowers
SS Prompt 8: The Flowers
Word count: 1800 words exactly
Deadline: 11 August 2021
Please do not post before the deadline.
Tulips by Elizabeth Strehl
An unconventional teacher takes his class to Washington, D.C.
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The early morning fishermen nudged each other and pointed at the strange boat slowly parting the mist as it made its way to the quay. Its sleek lines becoming more visible as the sun broke through. A deft Captain Matthew…...
Russet Red by Ash.MK
Sometimes things are more than they seem; other times they are exactly as they appear. The tricky part is knowing which situation you're in.
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As Claire opened the door, they lay on the pathway, making them impossible to miss. ‘Oh no.’ She searched for a sign of who might have left them, but all was quiet in the early morning. She jogged first…...
The Bellyache-A-Rator by Susanne Bennett
(continuing from my short story “Passing on”) „Your bed is not put away yet? This isn’t the Ritz, you know?” Nurse Mueller stampeded into the patients’ room, giving Belinda a good telling-off. At 6.a.m., Belinda wasn’t ready for this world…...
The Flowers by Jacqueline Friedman
The story is about a holocaust survivor. The places are real but its all fictional.
Read MoreThe Flowers by Jacqueline FriedmanPurple Purgatory by Maria Delaney
Did you enjoy your funeral? Not in the least. Why not? Most do. They call it, closer. I always detested the odor of funeral parlors. Why? That over-the-top floral stench of flowers on top of flowers. I guess that could…...
8. It started with a daisy by Mia Botha
It started with a daisy. She opened her window on a pale, grey Monday morning and there it was. Freshly picked and cheerful.
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An author meets an old friend to complete a melancholy task. Will there be a twist in his final tale?
Read MoreBetrayal blooms by ChristineHThe Blood Queen by Ese Monioro
When dreaded mafia boss, Morelli got a notice from a dreaded assassin, his nephew's aim was to ensure his uncle doesn't die at the hand of an assassin who has never failed. However, through all Damien's obsession with catching her and Morelli's indifference to his impending death, they are both shocked out of their wit.
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“I wish I never saw Elaine’s stupid picture,” I said, pacing around our king-size bed. “Are you blaming Elaine for this?” Brandon asked. He followed me with his eyes, moving his head back and forth while leaning back on a…...