Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5792044 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:54:29 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5779244

  This months challenge was to write a story under 1,000 words about 

Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5779244 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:03:16 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5779172 Status Quo by Tinsel

 “I’m sorry Heather, we’re just not meant to be.” Fred looked pained as he broke the news to her. Tears stung her eyes as she wrenched her hands from his grasp and walked swiftly from the restaurant. Luckily, there was a cab waiting outside and she climbed in, “7^th and Main,” she said through tears to the bored looking cabby who probably had a million fares in his back seat tonight. Happy, love-drunk couples out for a happy Valentine’s Day dinner. She scoffed at the thought of them, for this was the third Valentine’s Day in a row that Heather had been dumped by her long-term boyfriend. A tissue was being waved in front of her face, she took it and managed a weak smile for the driver before they took off toward her destination.

Climbing the steps to her third floor apartment felt like Everest by the time Heather reached the door. She slid the keys from her purse but stopped before she could put them in the lock. Giggles flowed through into the hall, she had forgotten that Adele was having her man over for a romantic dinner. Heather sighed and slumped against the wall. Where was a single girl to go on the most love-filled night of the year?

The comic book shop was a few blocks from her place. She walked slowly, secretly hoping the rain would start pouring on her to increase her misery. The bell chimed cheerily when she opened the door and she felt like smashing the thing into a crumpled hunk of metal. The shopkeeper and the other patrons turned with shocked expressions, it wasn’t every day a blue-eyed blonde went in to browse their wares. She spotted him in the corner at a table covered with Spiderman comics, his nose was buried between the pages of the latest issue. She leaned on the wall beside him.

“I’m guessing since you’re here, your date didn’t go so well.” Jeffrey closed the comic and looked above the rim of his glasses at her.

Heather sighed, “No, another failure.” He tsked at her and pushed a wave of brown hair out of his eyes, “Let’s go then.” He rose and offered her his arm. She took it and they made their way to the door, Jeffrey made a salute to the shopkeeper and they went out onto the sidewalk.

“Did you eat?” he asked. She shook her head, and he whirled her around to head towards her favourite diner. This is their tradition, whenever Heather would lose a lover, Jeffrey would take her for waffles at the diner down the street. She always counted on him, he is her best friend after all.

Another bell chimed, another cringe from Heather. They took a booth near the door and before they could even take off their jackets, a gum smacking waitress was trying to take their order, “What’ll it be, loves?”

Jeffrey ordered for both of them, “Waffles à la mode, extra syrup and two coffees.”

Heather looked puzzled, “You’re not eating?” Jeff shook his head, she liked the way his wavy hair fell around his green eyes, and how he was constantly clearing his vision. In fact, she liked everything about him, why had she never thought about him in this way before? Probably because she had known him since they were kids. The waitress came back and slammed down the mugs on the table, startling Heather from her daydream. Jeff reached across and rubbed her arm with a look that said “everything is going to be okay”. She reached and took his hand, confusion clouded his features when he looked at their joined hands. This was not a common gesture between these two.

“Thank you for always being there for me Jeff,” She smiled warmly at him, and this seemed to confuse him further, “You know, I was thinking, why have we never tried dating?”

Jeffrey lifted his hand from hers and rubbed the back of his neck uncomfortably. “Probably because I’ve known you all my life. Jesus, Heather, you’re like my sister.”

“That’s why it would be perfect!” she proclaimed. “We know everything about each other, we already know the parents, you treat me like gold. Why not?” She looked so hopeful that he hated the answer he had to give her. Trying to avoid the question, stirred sugar into his coffee absently, avoiding her gaze.

“Come on Jeff, why not?” Heather urged, anxiety starting to flare. She was beginning to wish she hadn’t gone there.

“Because,” Jeff swallowed, and cleared his throat with a swig of coffee. “Because I don’t love you, Heather. Not like that. I-I can’t see myself with you.” He looked at her sheepishly, trying to apologize with his eyes.

“Oh.” Heather’s food arrived in that moment, she looked down at it, avoiding the fresh tears that were welling up in her eyes. Jeff threw down a twenty and started to slide out of the booth.

“I’m sorry Heather, I think I should go.” It was all he could do not to run out of there.

She poked at her food with her fork, not feeling hungry in the least, hating herself for ruining her friendship with Jeffrey. This was her Valentine’s curse. The cupid that was on her shoulder enjoyed cruel japes at her expense, rather than delivering a worthy match for her. Just as she was about to give up on men, a tall drink of water came through the door and was heading in her direction. Heather sat up straighter, and was almost blown away by his brilliant smile, which she assumed was for her. She smiled back and flirtatiously tucked a piece of hair behind her ear, as he walked by her to the next booth and she turned to see him embracing his date.

This was really not her day.

Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5779172 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:02:35 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5734215

  This month's prompt was to write from an animal's perspective.

Submissions posted on the 16th. Voting ends March 31, 9:00 PM - MST

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Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5734215 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:19:34 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5689393

  The challenge was to write a story under 1,000 words about 

Image from: http://korelia.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html

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Submissions posted on the 16th. Voting ends February, 29 PM - MDT

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Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5689393 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:45:20 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5643224

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  The challenge was to write a story under 1,000 words about 

The Winter Queen.

Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5643224 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:26:59 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5603431

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  The challenge was to write a story about Bad Santa.

Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5603431 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:19:18 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5559975

  Write a story about a dark angel based on this photo:

1000 words or less.

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Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5559975 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:26:29 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5517125

  In honor of Halloween, the prompt this month was to begin the story with this line:

Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5517125 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:41:42 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5471545

 This month's prompt was to write a piece under 1,000 words based on this photograph.

- September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day.  -

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http://www.yandy.com/Deluxe-Pirate-Captain-Costume.php

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Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5471545 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:20:53 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5447320

  The prompt was to write a piece based on a favorite line from a novel. 

Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5447320 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:44:24 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5377713

  The prompt was to write a piece under 1,000 words based on this photo:

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Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5315249 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:11:05 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5212115

Prompt:
Ok, it's Epic Fantasy time. I want an epic tale in 1000 words or less. Think Lord of the Rings style

Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5212115 Sun, 01 May 2011 16:37:56 GMT http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5167627

Photo prompt!



(source: http://abstract.desktopnexus.com/wallpaper/47746/)

1000 words or shorter.

Entries must be emailed to me at writerjacampbell gmail.com by April 13th and I will post them on the 14th. Voting ends on the last day of the month, 9pm MST.

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PS any formating errors are not the fault of the authors, they are mine.

Forum: Flash Fiction Contests ]]> http://forum.devinwrites.com/post?id=5167627 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:01:01 GMT