I think juggling conversations as a cashier or other service industry worker is an underrated ability. Now for day 10 of 31!
“So, you say they found her in the river?” The woman at the cash register asked.
Day 9 of 31~
“Caution: This forest is haunted.”
There were signposts shoved into the ground around the perimeter of Deadman’s Woods — or so the kids in town called it.
Day 8 of 31 :)
“This morning the sun rose.” He sighed and scribbled the written line from his paper. “The sun rose this morning.” He looked up from his desk, squinted at the chalkboard, and nodded to himself.
Trigger Warning: Suicide/Ideation
I'm a little behind, but here we have day 7 of 31.
“To Do List:
Walk the dog.
Here's day 6 of 31! :)
Mr. and Mrs. Persaud arrived in the neighborhood nearly thirty years ago to the day. From the moment they set foot here, they forever changed the lives of their neighbors.
Day 5 of 31 :)
Every Thursday is movie night — no exceptions, even on Thanksgiving.
“Come watch a movie with us on Thursdays,” the flyer had said; a simple encouragement, as non-threatening as they come.
Better late than never for day 4 of 31! :)
Tonight, the curtains close on our director’s final production. He will retire, he says, and focus on something new instead. But I am not like him; I am the star of the show. I would sooner die on the stage…
Now for day 3 of 31! :)
The woman stood before them, hands on her hips, with a fiercely focused expression on her face. She pulled out a chair to sit at the table with the guests. From her apron pocket, she pulled a loose cigarette and a silver…
Here we are with day 2 of 31! :)
Atop a grassy hill on a bright, spring day, lay two girls staring up at the clouds. The rustling of leaves in the nearby trees and the gentle hum of busy bees filled the comfortable silence.
This year, I’ve decided to participate in Flash Fiction Month. My goal is to post 31 flash fiction stories in the month of July! Without further ado, below is day 1 of 31. :)