Tag Archives: death
Thinker Ants (revision)
Once upon a time, a worker ant was ordered to bring good things back to its colony. While going for a walk one day, the ant saw a dead caterpillar. It was much too big to bring back, so the … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction
Unique Rabbit (Revision)
Had that dream for the thousandth time. Ice cold sweats and the hangover hits my brain like a sack full of babies hitting the pavement. Left the T.V. on the Playboy channel. It’s in black and white. Just to look … Continue reading
Filed under Session XXIV, Short Story
Dead Silent
After everything that happened, after all the shooting and bleeding and running in fear, we all had one collective thought: is it dead? Its elephantine feet which had crushed through our friends bones now rested gently on the floor. Its … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XXII
Ghost Whisper
“I want to eat you,” she whispered. At first, Jose was excited, but then he realized he was alone in the room. “Hello?” he asked, but the only light in the room was from his laptop. He muted his computer. … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XXII
Sacrifice
Ginny and I killed our baby today. I wasn’t there, but I was in the waiting room, pacing around. It never existed, not really, but I don’t think that’s what really grips my insides and shakes them around. No, it’s … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XXII
Glitterdust
You are in a deep, dark forest. The animals cautiously surround your group. They are not used to seeing people and you may be the only humans to enter so deep inside and live to tell the tale. You cut … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XXI
Snow Fairy
I’m Kip. I’m a snow fairy. Pleased ta meetcha. Ya know? I never met a real live person before. I’m kind of slow for a snow fairy. Usually when I get to the person, he’s already all frozen and dead. … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
Valkyrie
The Valkyrie used to be a war vessel. It was home to one of the most historic group of fighters in the galaxy: the Thousand Suns. Their record of victory was flawless, at least until the Battle of Heimdall, one … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
The Pitch
The company is betting millions on this drug. It’s a cure for the common cold. It tracks down the virus and severs it at the molecular level, like some kind of cold-killing ninja. Because the drug affects your molecular structure, … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
Restless Legs
Charles ambled down the hall with his cedar cane. Others said he had a bounce in his step, though that was probably his old fedora flopping about. “Mr. Parkway! You have to go back to your room! Mr. Parkway!” Nurses. … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
