Tag Archives: short fiction
Short Fiction Friday: Sacrifice
Sacrifice by Leah Saylor-Abney Not until the blade inched into Hanna’s chest did she realize the consequences were real. She stared up at Josh’s frozen gaze while her mind exploded with thoughts and feelings she’d meant to express long ago … Continue reading →
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Short Fiction Friday: Dawn’s Aftermath
PREFACE: David’s story keeps coming in reverse chronological order and I’m just going with it. All comments are appreciated; crits are cherished! “Dawn’s Aftermath” by Leah Saylor-Abney Wake up! Breathe, dammit! David sucked in a large gulp of air and … Continue reading →
Short Fiction Friday: Misery’s Constant Companion
The steady hum of fluorescent lighting lulled his mind into submission while he stared at the pastel green wall that ran up to the tiled ceiling. Meant to soothe, for him, the green only emphasized the wall’s cement composition and … Continue reading →
Short Fiction Friday: An Isolated Incident
PROMPT: “When Gregor Samsa woke up one morning from unsettling dreams, he found himself changed in his bed into a monstrous vermin.” What has your character turned into? PREFACE: This is an unfinished first draft. I didn’t realize how long … Continue reading →
Short Fiction Friday: Hindsight
PROMPT: The bag was empty except for a smudged, slip of paper which said, “Sorry.” “Hindsight” By Leah Saylor-Abney He watched the door of the office building across the street as a woman exited with her head down, shoulders hunched, … Continue reading →
