Tag: short fiction

Fiction in 50: Only Joking

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only joking

The motorcycle in the driveway should have been a clue – all that exercising, saying she was building up endurance – then those tear-outs of blue hair and questions slipped in at dinner, “who did Melissa’s piercing?” – with only 4 months left ’til Burning Man – I wonder if she’s only joking…

The Bookshelf Gargoyle curates a Fiction in 50 mini-narrative challenge – this month’s prompt is Only Joking! Tell us a tale, fabricate a fib, stretch the truth and put out a piece of short, short fiction: send it in and then go have a peek at the other entries – GargoyleBruce writes wonderful reviews on all sorts of kid lit (big and small) with a cheeky tone guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Wander through the stacks, you are sure to find something you’ll like.

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Fiction in 50: One tiny, Beautiful Thing

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alien jar

But I don’t want to put it back – I found it and it’s mine and there is nothing you can do about it – Flibbert has one and it’s really no trouble at all – you just have to water it once  a week: pleeeease – I promise I’ll take care of it…

The Bookshelf Gargoyle curates a Fiction in 50 mini-narrative challenge – this month’s theme is One tiny, Beautiful Thing! Get out your loupe, mend that magnifying glass and focus on a piece of short, short fiction: send it in and then go have a peek at the other entries – GargoyleBruce writes wonderful reviews on all sorts of kid lit (big and small) with a cheeky tone guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Wander through the stacks, you are sure to find something you’ll like.

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Fiction in 50: Love in theTime of iPhone

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love-in-the-time

Ok, so we fudged just a little…

The Bookshelf Gargoyle curates a Fiction in 50 mini-narrative challenge – the current theme is a fill-in the blank with Love in the Time of _________ ! Search your heart, mine your memory or ransack a rhyme – but do sit down and write a piece of short, short fiction, send it in and go and have a peek at the other entries – GargoyleBruce writes wonderful reviews on all sorts of kid lit (big and small) with a cheeky tone guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Wander through the stacks, you are sure to find something you’ll like.

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Fiction in 50: The Best of Intentions

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the best of intentions

This is no time for a coffee break – stop chatting and don’t even think about putting those scissors down: I’ll be the laughing stock of the block!  Small lion, my eye – If you think I’m going to stay like this overnight, you’ll have a nice surprise in your shoe tomorrow…

The Bookshelf Gargoyle curates a Fiction in 50 mini-narrative challenge – the current theme is The Best of Intentions! Rack your brains, try your hardest or give it your best – but do sit down and write a piece of short, short fiction, send it in and go and have a peek at the other entries – GargoyleBruce writes wonderful reviews on all sorts of kid lit (big and small) with a cheeky tone guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Wander through the stacks, you are sure to find something you’ll like.

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Fiction in 50: Reflections

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reflections

Hmmphh, Calipha they say… those brilliant ideas, where does he think they come from –  Divine Inspiration? They don’t waft in like the desert breeze – it is my soft voice in his ear while he sleeps that changes the course of time. If I wore a turban instead of a shawl…

The Bookshelf Gargoyle curates a Fiction in 50 mini-narrative challenge – the current theme is Reflections! Throw it back, ruminate upon it or look into it  – but do sit down and write a piece of short, short fiction, send it in and go and have a peek at the other entries – GargoyleBruce writes wonderful reviews on all sorts of kid lit (big and small) with a cheeky tone guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Wander through the stacks, you are sure to find something you’ll like.

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Fiction in 50: Past Regrets

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legionnaires

That’s the last time I listen to you, Spike… Where in tarnation… We’re in the Legion now – no more showgirls or fancy French champagne for us. If you thought that gangster was a tough cookie just wait ’til you get a load of these guys!  Non, je ne regrette rien…

The Bookshelf Gargoyle curates a Fiction in 50 mini-narrative challenge – this month’s theme is Past Regrets! Everyone has something they are peeved about having (or not having) done, said or eaten – churn out a cathartic piece of short, short fiction, send it in and go and have a peek at the other entries – GargoyleBruce writes wonderful reviews on all sorts of kid lit (big and small) with a cheeky tone guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Wander through the stacks, you are sure to find something you’ll like.

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Fiction in 50: Monumentally Awkward

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monumentally awkward

I’m sure that’s his wife out there… Nevermind, hurry up, how long does it take for the last rites? What good will holy water do now? Wait – wait!! Too late, he’s slipping – It’s not like we can haul him back up… Whose idea was this, anyways? Hhmmph, burial at sea…

The Bookshelf Gargoyle curates a Fiction in 50 mini-narrative challenge – this month’s theme is Monumentally Awkward! Ever had one of those moments? Turn it into a kicking piece of short, short fiction, send it in and go and have a peek at the other entries – GargoyleBruce writes wonderful reviews on all sorts of kid lit (big and small) with a cheeky tone guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Wander through the stacks, you are sure to find something you’ll like.

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Fiction in 50: Unconventional Relationships

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unconventional

I can see you there: no need to look the other way, I know you’re mad but that’s no reason to stray into the – urrrgghhh – arms – of another. Think of all the good times we’ve had… What would I tell our friends?
I promise I won’t chew on you anymore…

The Bookshelf Gargoyle is curating a Fiction in 50 mini-narrative challenge – this month’s theme is Unconventional Relationships! We’ve all come across at least one of these so jot it down, send it in and go and have a gander at the other entries – GargoyleBruce also writes wonderful reviews on all sorts of kid lit (big and small) with a cheeky tone guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Wander through the stacks, you are sure to find something you’ll like.

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Fiction in 50: Famous Last Words

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russian napoleon

They said to go North, Bloody English Liars, with their tales of it will be fine, plenty of places to stop for saucisse and a glass of wine. Who needs a jacket, it’s just like Provence at this time of year…
What’s a little snow for a man like you?

The Bookshelf Gargoyle is curating a Fiction in 50 mini-narrative challenge – this month’s theme is Famous Last Words! Whip something up and go and have a peek at the other entries – GargoyleBruce also writes wonderful reviews on all sorts of kid lit (big and small) with a cheeky tone guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Wander through the stacks, you are sure to find something you’ll like.

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Fiction in 50: Night Terrors

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night terrors

The furry fanged creatures inhabiting youthful night had vanished.
In their place colluded slick car salesmen’s pens gushing red ink, mortgage payment minutiae and baleful college trust funds clinging to the bedpost. Black-jacketed repo men tangoed with the grocery credit card lady.
He was glad not to be President.

The Bookshelf Gargoyle is curating a Fiction in 50 mini-narrative challenge – this month’s theme is Night Terrors! GargoyleBruce also writes wonderful reviews on all sorts of kid lit (big and small) with a cheeky tone guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Go and have a wander through the stacks…