He’d borderline jumped the red on Liberty. « Pick up some fizz. Party! » Maybe she’d forgiven him.
‘Bottles in the ice, dear, the boys and me will get them later. But first …’. She dropped the tiny towel, sliding her nakedness into the steamy tub. ‘That’ll be all, dear’
We have a political party unhinged from objective truth. This party is broken. Most people identify as Independent. Politicians continuosly tote their ‘party’s line’ catering to extremes. The corrupt Republican party exemplifies preferences for chaos, corruption, and division. They disregard accountability. Their mindset is entitlement and exemption from the law.
Betsy arrives 9/8/65. No hurricane party. Got candles, food and wine with wind rattling masking taped louvered glass windows about to crack slats stacked next to beds, remain in intact. Wind, water everywhere—pop Chianti cork spills on white shorts,t-shirt and sandals. Leftovers remain cold.
I enjoy reading these. Is the idea also that readers of the Substack rise to the challenge and write a 50-word story on the same topic, if they wish to? I'm up for giving it a try sometime if so!
Yup that's exactly it :) The idea is that the story sparks from the word, but you can go bonkers completely turn the prompt on its head. Like I wrote horror story on Blankets for examples :)
Most of posts from last week or two have a lot of contributions in the comments ☺️ there are also Friday recaps there are always contributions of other authors
Kevin, the God of Death ... brilliantly unexpected! And the 'G' fell off 'Graveyard' ... kind of makes it a raveyard!
A dose of undead rave if you will!
indeed! I dig it, man!
Late to the party ... sorry.
Party To It (flash fiction - 50 words)
He’d borderline jumped the red on Liberty. « Pick up some fizz. Party! » Maybe she’d forgiven him.
‘Bottles in the ice, dear, the boys and me will get them later. But first …’. She dropped the tiny towel, sliding her nakedness into the steamy tub. ‘That’ll be all, dear’
Love it!
We sat on the stair
No one else there
Save for the party around us
Low light, loud music
Leaning in, feeling your warmth
We danced for a moment
Countering your melancholy
Side stepping your desperation
Appreciating the attention
No one thought to mention
That the party had to end
Amazing write
We have a political party unhinged from objective truth. This party is broken. Most people identify as Independent. Politicians continuosly tote their ‘party’s line’ catering to extremes. The corrupt Republican party exemplifies preferences for chaos, corruption, and division. They disregard accountability. Their mindset is entitlement and exemption from the law.
LOL Kevin
I think the name suits him lmao
Betsy arrives 9/8/65. No hurricane party. Got candles, food and wine with wind rattling masking taped louvered glass windows about to crack slats stacked next to beds, remain in intact. Wind, water everywhere—pop Chianti cork spills on white shorts,t-shirt and sandals. Leftovers remain cold.
Great take! Thank you Richard
Thanx, blew me away, wine stain remains.
You are getting better and better everytime I read your stuff. I love this take, putting fun in gloom.
Thank you so much! Kevin is a character I had in mind for a while now. So it's been fun putting him on paper in a micro format at least :)
I enjoy reading these. Is the idea also that readers of the Substack rise to the challenge and write a 50-word story on the same topic, if they wish to? I'm up for giving it a try sometime if so!
Yup that's exactly it :) The idea is that the story sparks from the word, but you can go bonkers completely turn the prompt on its head. Like I wrote horror story on Blankets for examples :)
Okidokes! I'll be trying it later! :-)
Sure thing! Also there are no daily limits. So you can choose whatever prompt you want to join in ☺️
Okay! Are there any where other people have shared theirs in the comments?
Most of posts from last week or two have a lot of contributions in the comments ☺️ there are also Friday recaps there are always contributions of other authors
Awesome, I'll check 'em out!
Yes that is the idea! Join in! Good luck!
Okay! I've just got back from work but will have another look when my energy levels are back up! Thanks!
Welcome to the party 🤭😉
She stood awkwardly, smile etched on face. She’d rather be home, running a bath, making dinner, scrolling through her YouTube feed. Anything.
Colourful lights. Music droning on. Endlessly. Loud. She sighed. People were getting tipsy now.
She was invisible.
He appeared from nowhere, his eyes meeting hers.
“Enjoying the party?”
Great one Trinity! Thank you for joining in!
It was strangely rewarding! (Have never tried to write a story in 50 words before!)
Good one!
(Welcome to the party, I mean - good pun :-)
Or rather, using the same prompt!
So good as always Miguel!
Thank you Kait! :)
Thank you!