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The backdrop was down. The set had an apocalyptic feeling, the burning buildings lining the dark gothic streets made me feel uneasy even though I knew it was make-believe.  I loved heavy metal, and this rock band was at the top of my list, The Troubled Kitties. It was the first concert I attended. Their actContinue reading “The Concert- FB-FWG-300 word flash fiction based on the picture below. Trigger warnings: Mental health, Gun violence,Animal cruelty”

“Auntie June, tell us the story of the handsome man, pleassseeee.” My nieces always wanted to hear the tale but tonight, I needed to rest. I went back there only in my thoughts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I spotted his reflection in the circular mirror of the vintage vanity that had been sold at auction three weeks earlier.Continue reading “MmIiRrRrOoRr MmAaNn- Mirror Man- FB-FWG- 300 word short story based on the picture below. Horror- Trigger warning: Gore”

The bright lights swirled around the top of the ticket booth. Carnival music filled the air. I held tight to my little one’s hands. They used all the strength a set of seven-year-old twin girls could possibly possess in order to pull me quickly to the entrance. We settled on two weeks in the summerContinue reading “Amber Alert- FB-FWG 300 word flash fiction based on the picture below”

She sturdied herself using the aged door frame and then slowly stepped onto the porch. Her hair a coarse gray, a single braid circled her noggin. She carried a sterling holder, the flicker from the candle was the only light the night could see other than the full moon. It gave off just enough glowContinue reading “VITALITY MANOR- FWG- FB 300 word flash fiction based on the picture below. Triggers: Death, Infant loss”

“That moment we’ve been preparing for… Well it’s here!” Skeeter ran through the kitchen, his tennis shoes screeching across the linoleum floor. I turned up the volume on the police scanner, fixed the antenna a bit to get rid of the static distorting the dispatcher’s words, leaned down, folded my arms on the cabinet andContinue reading “The Lonely Window- FB-FWG 300 word flash fiction based on the picture below. Triggers: Drug use”

The crisp morning air and clear blue skies invited me outdoors to have my first meal of the day. I sat down on one of the many rocks that multiplied up the hill. My ear buds poured out the golden oldies giving me a feeling of peace.  Facetime – interrupted my vibe. “Hey.” I answered.Continue reading “Space- FB FWG 300 word flash fiction based on the picture below. Triggers: Suicide”

The dogs barking echoed through the cold morning air. The Hoovers awoke to find little Sally Lynn missing. She was only three years old, with the blondest, curliest hair you could imagine. Her eyes a sky blue. There were no signs of forced entry, authorities tore the house apart but there was nothing leading toContinue reading “Cold lies- FWG -FB 300 word flash fiction based on the picture below. Triggers: Child death”

“You have to throw the rock if you want to be part of our group!” We hid behind the concrete wall that separated the landscaping from the walkway in front of the peer. I was new to the area and of course I wanted to be part of the in crowd, or so I thought.Continue reading “New Kid- FWG-FB 300 word flash fiction based on the picture below. No triggers.”

I ran as fast as my feet would allow, rounding the corner into the lonely alley a few blocks from my home. Out of breath from my abrupt journey, I stumbled forward, bracing myself for impact with the brick wall. My heart was beating strong, giving a clue that it was still present though IContinue reading “I, sometimes. FB-FWG 300 word flash fiction based on the picture below. Trigger warning: Mental illness”

A Wing and a Prayer “The python should never be here and the birds, they should have left long before now.” I could barely hear Phillip over the ski mobile’s roaring engine as we trekked through the deep snow. The rumble from underneath the drift gave clue to its slithering path. “Do you think it’sContinue reading “A Wing and a Prayer 😊 – FB-FWG 300 word flash fiction based on the picture below. No triggers.”