No. 32/100 flash fiction stories. This one features Kazran Guenever, a character from my short story collection The Drabbles of a Dreamer. "I don't usually hit the ground running. Instead, I greet it fully with my face in the mud. And then I get up and limp away. "See, that was always the most important part … Continue reading Idioms: a Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
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Blanket Fort: a flash fiction story
No. 31/100 flash fiction stories Oliver knew it had been a mistake to delegate the task of setting up the living room for movie night. In hindsight, he berated himself for trusting the task to anyone else. Especially his teenage boys. "What do you think, Dad?" Ricky stood proudly and crossed his arms, admiring his … Continue reading Blanket Fort: a flash fiction story
Our Snow – A fantasy flash fiction story
No. 30/100 flash fiction stories Bela Thornfield stared out her window, longing to be anywhere else. No, not just anywhere else, but North, where—according to her elven penpal—the fields were covered with glorious white snow. Here at the Southern Ridge, everything was just…green. And brown. “Can’t you do something about it?” she’d asked Grandpa Rabick. … Continue reading Our Snow – A fantasy flash fiction story
Strings: A flash fiction story
No. 29/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! “You shouldn’t have brought that with you,” Em’s father growled even as he wore a smile on his face, keeping up appearances for all the distinguished guests on his yacht. Em didn’t respond. His fingers moved along the frets of the guitar without much thought. His … Continue reading Strings: A flash fiction story
Atonement’s End: A fantasy character study
Tsarra wondered when home had become the last place she wanted to be. That same old door that had greeted her with a welcoming creak since before she could hold a javelin was now an untrustworthy friend that would proclaim her failings to the whole house as soon as she stepped inside. Hours ago, she … Continue reading Atonement’s End: A fantasy character study
The Lion of Garatoth: A fantasy short story
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! I glanced back toward the camp. It was simply a dot in the middle of the drylands now, but I could still go back. Back to what? Both before and behind … Continue reading The Lion of Garatoth: A fantasy short story
Daylight: A Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! No. 27/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! It breaks upon me like a tidal wave. Though it doesn't have substance, I feel subdued, bent, humbled at its onslaught. My … Continue reading Daylight: A Flash Fiction Story
Rush: A Fantasy Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! No. 26/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! The wind stole air from my lungs. Tears streamed from my eyes, blending with the moisture of the damp clouds. My skin … Continue reading Rush: A Fantasy Flash Fiction Story
A Child’s War: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! “There's always Ezzie,” she said quietly, almost wishing no one would hear her. Silence. “He's still…untested,” Robertson hedged. Sarai raised an eyebrow. “Have you forgotten how we found him? Surrounded by … Continue reading A Child’s War: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
Small World: A Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! No. 25/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! The world was nothing more than a child's play set. Cars were toys, people little action figures. Skyscrapers were made from building … Continue reading Small World: A Flash Fiction Story
E.J. Robison 