106 Random Word Drabble

Challenge 4/15

The challenge? A complete fiction story in 100 words that includes the random word for the day.

Please include a link to either Fiction Shorts or the day’s random word post. It would be super cool if you would include a link to another writer’s drabble. What a great way to say, “I loved your story!”

When I started this Drabble Challenge I had no idea it would attract almost 300 writers in three months. As editors, that’s a lot to corral. We don’t just count the words and hit ‘publish’. We advise writers on ways to strengthen their stories and get across their message. That means the editors spend time on every story.

My goal for Fiction Shorts has always been to present a publication that attracts readers because of its quality, and writers because of its community.

We know 100 words are not a lot, but make sure your story has a plot, a who, what, when, where, and why. And, it helps the reader connect if your character has a name. You want your readers to care. This is the challenge.

The word is the word. The only changes allowed are an ‘-ed’ or ‘-ing’ or an ‘s’. If it’s already one of those things, don’t change it. :)

Two of your tags must be Random and Drabble