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Flash Fiction–Fateful Crossing

October 27, 2015January 5, 2017 flash fiction, Latest News, NLAPW

Fateful Crossing I stuffed everything I could into my small knapsack. This Mediterranean journey would determine my destiny. I left everything; my country, family, friends. But this wasn’t what I’d ... Read more

Flash Fiction–The Dew Fairy

October 26, 2015 flash fiction, NLAPW

THE DEW FAIRY The woods and wildflowers surrounding the weather-beaten boardwalk leading to the lake were wet with dewdrops when I chanced upon a magical creature sitting atop a queen-anne-lace ... Read more

Flash Fiction–Entreating

October 22, 2015 flash fiction, NLAPW

Entreating “Now,” he said imploringly. “Now.” “I don’t want to,” she answered. “But you always want to.” “Sometimes.” “Sometimes?” “I just don’t want to now.” “Why? Give me one good ... Read more

Flash Fiction–Matthew 7:12

October 21, 2015 flash fiction, NLAPW

Matthew 7:12 Patty and I are enjoying our annual holiday “girls’ night” – until the blond, well-dressed woman in front of us raises her voice. “You stupid fool! You should ... Read more

Flash Fiction–The Wounds of a Soldier

October 20, 2015 flash fiction, NLAPW

Wounds of a Soldier He was trained to stare into the eyes of others and watch the blood run out. They devoted his thoughts to the historic idea of killing ... Read more

Flash Fiction–Treasure

October 19, 2015 flash fiction, NLAPW

Treasure Shirtless all seasons, towel tucked into his pj’s waistband, leather moccasin-slippers. Poppy lifts me onto the wrought iron stool. I can reach, stir, spoon. Saturday morning, just we two ... Read more

Flash Fiction–Broken Vows

October 16, 2015October 16, 2015 flash fiction, NLAPW

Broken Vows Trevor raised his hand. “It only happened once. I promise.” “Liar! You rat.” Olivia’s voice shook. “Honey, calm down. We’ll work this out.” “Don’t ‘honey’ me.” She hurled ... Read more

Flash Fiction–Garden Party

October 15, 2015 flash fiction, NLAPW

GARDEN PARTY Helen fell to her knees as if struck by a stone. Her harvest scene of scarecrows, cornstalks, and pumpkins was again in ruins. Had the fox returned? She ... Read more

Flash Fiction–In Justice

October 13, 2015 flash fiction, Latest News, NLAPW

In Justice Sally runs to playground. Sally swings on swing. A group of schoolyard bullies beats up Sally and steals her lunch money. Sally organizes a team of avenger-nerds, chases ... Read more

Flash Fiction–Roadside Redemption

October 12, 2015 flash fiction, NLAPW

Roadside Redemption The Caddy ahead of Jim hit a pothole and rolled over. The driver was an elderly customer who always told him he made the best Reuben ever. After ... Read more

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