My November entry for Furious Fiction had to include the following: someone PACKING A SUITCASE, the phrase “ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM” and the words CHARM, CRUSH and FAINT. It was just me in Row H, up towards the back of the circle in seat 10. The bell hurries those sipping drinks in the bar and the stragglers sucking in those last drags outside, … [Read more...]
Oceans of Money
This is my August 2021 entry for the Australian Writers' Centre's monthly Furious Fiction competition. This month the short story had to include the following: the first sentence had to be four words long, the story had to include something being shared, and it must include the words "PAINT", "SHIFT", "WAVE" and "TOAST". ~ “Where is that … [Read more...]
Cherry Baby
I wrote this short story years ago for a competition, but since the action happens on Valentine's Day it seemed fitting to share today. Her lustrous fiery tresses flowed halfway down her back, loose curls swirling seductively around her shoulders and catching on the fabric of her pretty floral cocktail dress. Of course I knew who she was - it … [Read more...]
Purple Pain
This short story was my submission for the Australian Writers' Centre's Furious Fiction competition for July. The story must take place at either WEDDING or a FUNERAL, include something being CUT and include the words “UNDER”, “OVER” and “BETWEEN”. “This is over the top! Actually, no, it’s just plain weird.” “Come on Annabelle. There’s … [Read more...]
