128 Random Word Drabble

Challenge 5/7

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

Reminder 😉

No setup. Your 100 words shouldn’t require a setup.

Post-stories. 25 words or less. We won’t beat you with sticks if it’s 26 or 27, but keep it short. If you’re sharing statistics, pick the one you think illustrates the issue best, and add a link to your source. If people want to learn more, they can visit the link.

Thanks for sharing the love by including links to other FS drabbles. You guys are awesome!

Always include a link to either Fiction Shorts or the day’s random word post.

ICYMI 🙃

Do not copy other people’s writer tags! It’s a big Medium no-no. Instead, build your following from the people who read your stories and comment. Ask if they’d like to be added to your tag list. Authors with large lists have built those over time. Be respectful and ask first!

If you want to write drabbles using past words, you can find them in the navigation bar across the top of Fiction Shorts under Daily Words. I’ve got them back to Day 20 but haven’t found the time to add 1–19. 🫣

Suggestions

Do you have suggestions for how to support writers in making their drabbles better? You read them and see things that would improve a story here and there. If it’s something consistent, let…