HEAR YE, HEAR YE
LOUISE MADISON’S FIRST-EVER CHALLENGEAs my first challenge, I know it’s gotta be a good one. So it’s g…
A sequel to NewChallenge [[Hear Ye Challenge]]
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HEAR YE, HEAR YE
LOUISE MADISON’S FIRST-EVER CHALLENGEAs my first challenge, I know it’s gotta be a good one. So it’s g…
A sequel to NewChallenge [[Hear Ye Challenge]]
Chaaaallllaaaaannngggeeeee
So here’s the thing. I haven’t done a challange in a while so I figured why not? AND this ficlet…
A sequel to Twilight Challange(140) {CLICK THE BUTTON!!! DOOO ITTTT!!!!}
Okay, so this challenge was inspired by Melia’s Ficlet, Mmmmmm… (6 m’s? yeah), hence I’m prequeling it with this challeng…
A sequel to What is the Challenge?
Challenge 200th ficlet.
Ok, since my last two chanllenges did not pick up any takers. Lets try the luck of this one.
Have y…
A sequel to You and Your Self Having a Coversation (200th Ficlet Challenge)
Ari had stopped smiling. He pushed the hair in front of his eyes so that he wouldn’t have to look at every passing stranger. ...
A sequel to More Than Anything
Ari’s breath came slowly, as if it were unsure of himself. He would try to do this with the least pain as possible. His victi…
A prequel to Of Hunger and Hurt
Glenn and Ryan Tweed walked into school the next day with their heads held high. People who’d never looked twice at them floc…
A sequel to Make It A Party, Why Don't Ya?
Dave
I’ve always been pretty proud that no one has found out about my, shall we say, special eating habits. Since Mom work…
A sequel to Hiding Secrets
Dave
Sometimes, I hate being the oldest. But other times, it’s great. My siblings assume that since I’m oldest, I’m also t…
A prequel to Killing Two Birds with One Perscripton.
...when angels fall to earth, no one notices.
Vulture by Hernan Vargas
“Noel, your mom’s really upset. I mean afterall, it isn’t everyday that she’s on daytime television.” Claire’s voice was an…
A sequel to Grin and Bear It
Some stories come softly, like a sunset, fading in and fading out like night and day. Soft like cat’s feet. Soft like breath;...
A sequel to Some Stories
Stories take you away to another place and time, and you never even leave your chair.
Stories are better than vegging in fron…
A prequel to Stories :Take You Away
I decided to go for an evening stroll. I walked about three blocks when I felt it. My heart stopped and my breath grew sharp…
A sequel to Beat the Birds (CL Challenge)
Dave
We did get Matty back after the police found him in my dad’s abondoned car on top of the old bridge. They found my da…
A sequel to Floating Facedown
Dave
I’ve always been pretty proud that no one has found out about my, shall we say, special eating habits. Since Mom work…
A prequel to Hiding Secrets
I have finally reached the point of no return. That point was actually the day I wrote my first Ficlet but here I am on numbe…
A sequel to Ficlet Number CL: A Cup of Inspiration
An arm grabbed me just as I reached the limits of Destria. “Don’t do that!” I growled at Alva. Somehow, he always found me.
...
A prequel to The Limits of Destria
There was nothing particular about her. Her hair was short, black, it curled against her pale cheeks as if to caress them. He…
A sequel to Shades of Grey
Once, when I was in fifth grade, our class was given an assignment. It was to write one nice thing about each person in the …
A sequel to flute faerie's 1000th Comment Challenge, The Nice Things Challenge!
Dave
It all started two years ago. That day will forever be etched in my memory as the day that I lost all control.
I wal…
A sequel to No Misunderstanding, No Control
Dave
We did get Matty back after the police found him in my dad’s abondoned car on top of the old bridge. They found my da…
A prequel to Floating Facedown
When I was five, I was in a car accident with my parents. For the most part, we came away okay. Bumps. Bruises. A very slight…
A sequel to Colours
Her red lips curled into a smile, waiting for me to answer. “Grey? I never really thought about that.” She chuckled to hersel…
A prequel to Beautiful Grey
Hello again!
It feels marvelous to be back in the big, comfy, cushiony, community of the bright and brief!
Getting back into…
A sequel to (Your Pen Name Here) CHALLENGE
Dave
The alarm rings promptly at five, ripping me out of my sleep in a cold sweat. I’ve been having nightmares again. It’s…
A sequel to Morning Ghost
Dave
It all started two years ago. That day will forever be etched in my memory as the day that I lost all control.
I wal…
A prequel to No Misunderstanding, No Control
Street series # 37 by Anonymous
Dave
I close the closet door quietly and turn off the light. I sit on my bed and set my alarm clock for 5:15 so that I can…
A sequel to Dreaming of Bones
Dave
The alarm rings promptly at five, ripping me out of my sleep in a cold sweat. I’ve been having nightmares again. It’s…
A prequel to Morning Ghost
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, or so they say.
But what if that apple is the only thing you eat all day?
What would …
A sequel to Bones
Dave
I close the closet door quietly and turn off the light. I sit on my bed and set my alarm clock for 5:15 so that I can…
A prequel to Dreaming of Bones
They started coming slowly, just a couple a day. Gradually, hundreds, then thousands were coming everyday. They came from eve…
A prequel to Postcards for the President
Vivian clutched her father’s hand tightly and gasped at the marvels that surrounded her. Her small little seven-year-old feet…
A sequel to Vivian
Challenge time.
thats right, a challenge.
the challenge that i propose is this: a smell challenge.
see you laugh, but i am de…
A sequel to The Smelly Challenge! Its Challenge time!
To commemorate my ooh, what could it be? what might be worth commemorating? 3,000th comment _yes, he said comment. So odd, ...
A sequel to The Don't Get Defensive Challenge
“I fear the end has at last come. I’ve avoided it for too long. He’s sure to come for me.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Abo…
A sequel to Darsie Anderson VI
It had been two days since anyone had seen Darsie Anderson. Under the prompting of the curious neighbors, I found myself on h…
A sequel to Darsie Anderson V
“But, then, the thirst began. A small child had fallen on the sidewalk outside my home. He bled only a very little bit, but I…
A prequel to Darsie Anderson VII
Neighbors’ faces appeared in the windows, eager to watch the strange meeting of Darsie Anderson and Charlotte Grey. “Thank yo…
A sequel to Darsie Anderson IV
“I fear the end has at last come. I’ve avoided it for too long. He’s sure to come for me.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Abo…
A prequel to Darsie Anderson VI
I didn’t think twice about it until I went to put the muffins in the oven. I glanced at the telephone before really looking a…
A sequel to Darsie Anderson III
It had been two days since anyone had seen Darsie Anderson. Under the prompting of the curious neighbors, I found myself on h…
A prequel to Darsie Anderson V
His angular face could not hold his enormous smile or his purple eyes; those piercing eyes that stiffened our bodies. His voi…
A sequel to Darsie Anderson II
Neighbors’ faces appeared in the windows, eager to watch the strange meeting of Darsie Anderson and Charlotte Grey. “Thank yo…
A prequel to Darsie Anderson IV
It is often said that the fate of one, no matter how cruel, cannot be avoided. That despite one’s most valiant efforts, demis…
A sequel to Darsie Anderson I
I didn’t think twice about it until I went to put the muffins in the oven. I glanced at the telephone before really looking a…
A prequel to Darsie Anderson III
His angular face could not hold his enormous smile or his purple eyes; those piercing eyes that stiffened our bodies. His voi…
A prequel to Darsie Anderson II
Vivian clutched her father’s hand tightly and gasped at the marvels that surrounded her. Her small little seven-year-old feet…
A prequel to Vivian
Good gods, I’m already at 250 ficlets?! Wow! Then again, with 2 Eplets (still trying to get that as the official word for fic…
A sequel to 64k (250th Ficlet Challenge)
Delilah sat next to the White Knight. Or at least she thought it was him; it was too dark to tell.
“We’re going to get out o…
A sequel to The Dungeon
Deliah was thrown back into the cell. Prince Darsie came to the bars. “Delilah,” he whispered. “I want to help you.” She look…
A sequel to If Only
The White Knight shifted on the floor. “Do you mind repeating that?” Oh, how he wished he had his knife now. “Do you mean to …
A prequel to Indignation
All right, it’s been a long time since I’ve made a challenge. Also, most people reading this are new enough they don’t even r…
A sequel to Now, when Was the Last Time You've Had a Good 'Ol Stovohobo Challenge?
Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a forgotten, old town by the name of “La Petite Ville”. Nothing in particular…
A sequel to The Toymaker
They told each other that no one was more important to them than the other, and they were happy.
But one day, Wenceslas disa…
A prequel to Dearest Wenceslas
Prince Clive sat at supper, picking apart the waterfowl with dangerous precision. His son pushed the chickpeas around the pla…
A sequel to Something Wicked This Way Comes
Delilah sat next to the White Knight. Or at least she thought it was him; it was too dark to tell.
“We’re going to get out o…
A prequel to The Dungeon
Soldiers appeared behind the messenger. “It means you’re under arrest, by order of Prince Clive.” Spoke Sir Andrew.
“What fo…
A sequel to Crossed Paths
Deliah was thrown back into the cell. Prince Darsie came to the bars. “Delilah,” he whispered. “I want to help you.” She look…
A prequel to If Only
The girl labored endlessy over the tub. How long had she been standing there? Days or Months? She was vaguely aware of someon…
A sequel to What Does that Mean To Us?
Prince Clive sat at supper, picking apart the waterfowl with dangerous precision. His son pushed the chickpeas around the pla…
A prequel to Something Wicked This Way Comes
Delilah thudded her foot against the cobblestone, causing the bells to keep rhythm as she juggled the eggs. “The king eats mo…
A sequel to The Merry Coroners
Soldiers appeared behind the messenger. “It means you’re under arrest, by order of Prince Clive.” Spoke Sir Andrew.
“What fo…
A prequel to Crossed Paths
Whoo-hoo! Two hundred ficlets at long last! I’d like to say that I love this community, and Ficlets has gotten me into the mi…
A sequel to Pens Poses a CHALLENGE!
The girl labored endlessy over the tub. How long had she been standing there? Days or Months? She was vaguely aware of someon…
A prequel to What Does that Mean To Us?
1. okay, be honest.. have you attempted to “Crank Dat” ?
2. Ewwww. Nastiest thing you’ve ever eaten?
3. Most missed memory.
4…
A sequel to A Little Inspiration Quiz..
Earl Grey had always believed when the time came that he saw a UFO and aliens descended the stairs from their ship, that they…
A prequel to The Greys
Writing great comments is an important part of being a great Ficleteer, wouldn’t you agree? In my opinion, nobody gets it bet…
A sequel to [CHALLENGE] I'M IN THE MODE FOR LOVE
Juniper Teazer gracefully sat next to James. Their plane was ready to depart. “We deserve this,” she whispered in his ear. “E…
A sequel to James and Juniper
Okay, You know what? I NEED A CHALLENGE! I need you to write vampire stories for me, I need some. Alternatively, you can:
1)...
A sequel to No time to wait, 137th ficlet, I NEED A CHALLENGE NOW!
This is only my second challenge but I think it will be more fun than my first! This is my 50th Ficlet! Hurrah! I feel so spe…
A sequel to Lone Writer's 50th Ficlet: Crossover Challenge
Juniper turned to James and her wickedly red lips spread into a grin.
“Perfectly executed, darling.” James mumbled. “But, no…
A prequel to Mumble and Teazer
Jonathan felt his chin. “I have a beard,” he remarked. “My voice is deeper… Have I grown?”
Vrsta chuckled. “You been ageden…
A sequel to Ageden
Winnie glared at Angelo, or rather Das Meer. “Tell me where he is,” she demanded for the umpteenth time. Her chains felt he…
A sequel to Rendez-vous
Jonathan grabbed the man’s coat and shoved him against the cottage.
“It would be in your best interest to be lying,” his lip…
A prequel to Names
I blinked a few times before re-dialing my girlfriend’s phone number. “Claire, I know that my mother is going to be on your…
A sequel to The First Reason
Chapter 3: The Third Reason. You can’t walk into the bookstore without your mother’s face watching you.
The bookstore was …
A prequel to The Cult
So I guess I missed the cue to post a challenge at 50 Ficlets…well it’s better late than never right? And God knows how lon…
A sequel to 58 Ficlets: The Post-It Challenge
10. No one can offend the Don or make fun of The Godfather series of films, or say they haven’t seen them, there on DVD for A…
A prequel to 10 Reasons Not to Join the Mafia
“Kelly, meet me under the bleachers at 5th period!
—Rick”“Screw you, Rick. You never called me. You broke your damn promis…
A prequel to 10 Reasons Not to Fall In Love
ten reasons not to…
do this challenge
1. laine p. gray is mean
2. she is far too demanding ad expects us to make a bunch…
A prequel to my dum dum dum stupid triple stupid ugly dum list
“Okay, here’s the question. If you could make a wish and be any super hero, only in real life see, who would you choose?” Zac…
A prequel to Geeking Out On Superheroes [360 Challenge]
“Why are you doing this to me?” screamed the man tied up before her.
“Let me paint a picture for you.
“First of all, you are …
A prequel to Ten Good Reasons for Murder(1)
I glared at Mrs. Edith Yearwood. “How I’m I supposed to know?”
“But, Noel, haven’t you read your mother’s book?” Mrs. Yearwoo…
A sequel to Ten Reasons Not to Let Your Mum Become a Best-Seller
“Noel, your mom’s really upset. I mean afterall, it isn’t everyday that she’s on daytime television.” Claire’s voice was an…
A prequel to Grin and Bear It
I blinked a few times before re-dialing my girlfriend’s phone number. “Claire, I know that my mother is going to be on your…
A prequel to The First Reason
I had to tell them somethingYou know I didn’t mean it.
I lied to them. Bijoti eased the note onto Carmen’s desk. His…
A sequel to On That Note
Scarlet’s foot was in mid-air when a pair of high beams lit up her face.
~
“Jeez. Is she up, yet?” Josiah looked at Holden. S…
A sequel to L'Hopital
Jonathan awoke to a cool but soothing feeling. Noiselessly, he rolled over. The clammy feeling of being underwater was gone. ...
A sequel to Vrsta
Jonathan felt his chin. “I have a beard,” he remarked. “My voice is deeper… Have I grown?”
Vrsta chuckled. “You been ageden…
A prequel to Ageden
Scarlet looked both ways before crossing the street to a dimly lit convience store. Josiah blindly followed
“Hey. Mister. Can…
A sequel to Together, Again
“Don’t look so surprised, dearest!” Dr. Lamb admonished. “Don’t tell me you thought,” he gestured at their surroundings, “you…
A prequel to Decision
Scarlet tried to face the speaker. Whoever it was made sure to keep a firm grip on her shoulders in order to prevent her doin…
A sequel to Reconciliation
Scarlet’s foot was in mid-air when a pair of high beams lit up her face.
~
“Jeez. Is she up, yet?” Josiah looked at Holden. S…
A prequel to L'Hopital
Jonathan’s eyes widened. This ugly creature had behemoth teeth and sharp gills. His sickly hue was impossible to describe.
W…
A sequel to Das Meer
Winnie glared at Angelo, or rather Das Meer. “Tell me where he is,” she demanded for the umpteenth time. Her chains felt he…
A prequel to Rendez-vous
Author’s Note: It is only natural that I chose gray.
It was past the time for snow, but too early the vibrant colors of sp…
A sequel to Gray (Colour Challenge)
But, one day, J16292 noticed something in that grey heap. It was small, but big enough to make J16292 Helene Perchov, again. ...
A sequel to Part 2
Her name, like the Greek goddess, was Helene, and she had beauty to match. Wars could have been started with a flick of her w…
A sequel to Part 1
(Second choice)
It was his turn to fight the monster that had taken his grandfather, mother, uncle. He had to defeat it….
A prequel to Second Choice
I’m going to add two ficlets to this one (be patient with the second).
I want everyone to read, rate, and comment them. Tell…
A sequel to Read, Rate, Comment
But, one day, J16292 noticed something in that grey heap. It was small, but big enough to make J16292 Helene Perchov, again. ...
A prequel to Part 2
Her name, like the Greek goddess, was Helene, and she had beauty to match. Wars could have been started with a flick of her w…
A prequel to Part 1
This is a challenge of who can make the best fiction 2 part (or more) story. The winner will be announced on Oct. 26. So get …
A sequel to Fiction Challenge
Jonathan stared at Valtameri, waiting for the answer that didn’t come.
“We’re here.” She finally spoke. Jonathan could not t…
A sequel to Pertinent
Jonathan awoke to a cool but soothing feeling. Noiselessly, he rolled over. The clammy feeling of being underwater was gone. ...
A prequel to Vrsta
Her eyes burned red as she stared at her “brother”. “Damien, rules aren’t everything.” Bijoti’s chin remained high.
“And what…
A sequel to Standoff
Bijoti lay in the field, craving what she couldn’t eat. When Carmen approached, she sat up.
“I feel uneasy. Something is awr…
A prequel to Hungry
“Hey, Miss, you got a light?” Scarlet turned to the man behind her. Something was familiar about his strong chin, his tell-al…
A sequel to Of Payphones and Brothers
Scarlet looked both ways before crossing the street to a dimly lit convience store. Josiah blindly followed
“Hey. Mister. Can…
A prequel to Together, Again
That isn’t what I meant, and you know it.I was just trying to warn you.It isn’t hard to understand.
_I’m sorry, okay?...
A sequel to Repentance of the Cur
I had to tell them somethingYou know I didn’t mean it.
I lied to them. Bijoti eased the note onto Carmen’s desk. His…
A prequel to On That Note
It was a cold, dry night in the heart of Chicago. A night for smoking with the window open while sipping your scotch. _Chink!...
A prequel to Doc Malone, Private Eye (Gumshoe Challenge)
Parrish O’Hanley, dead a year, and still I hadn’t solved his murder. We had been searching for congresswoman Schweiz’s son.
...
A prequel to {Gumshoe challenge}Ladd & O'Hanley Detective Agency: Ladd Gets a Call :Part 1
Staring at the door I can only sigh and shudder, half out of disgust and half on account of the booze from last night. Had it…
A sequel to Reduced to Dick
I was beating the pants off of Nell at poker, as usual, when she walked in. She was some hot tomato, with stilts up to here…
A prequel to Stella Starr and The Dead Man's Hand: Just a Girl {Gumshoe Challenge}
Mike was leaned back, with his dogs kicked upon his desk. Hat covered his face; trying to catch a few winks.
When there was …
A prequel to Murder You Don't Say {gumshoe challenge}
Lara dropped a stack of papers on her boss’s desk and quirked her blonde eyebrow at him. “Gotten any further on the Cobs case…
A prequel to {Gumshoe Challenge} What a Doll
this is a challenge that isnt very challenging. at all. but every other challenge is taken and probly this one too but im too…
A sequel to HoLy CrAp 50 FiClEtS
You know the phrase “Everybody’s doing it!” Almost everybody has used it to get their parents to agree to something. Well, I …
A sequel to My First (and Probably Only) Challenge
She came with the only bus going in and out of Cage. At 9:28 a.m., March 13, 1986.
She had but one suitcase in her hand,...
A prequel to Vreemdeling
As soon as the bell rang for the end of third period, Carmen ran out of the classroom. But this time, he was waiting for Bijo…
A sequel to Of Charcoal and Porcelain
Her eyes burned red as she stared at her “brother”. “Damien, rules aren’t everything.” Bijoti’s chin remained high.
“And what…
A prequel to Standoff
Holden’s grip tightened on the rental car. “Where the hell is he?” He asked rhetorically. Scarlet couldn’t help but feel gu…
A sequel to Mother's Always Right
Scarlet tried to face the speaker. Whoever it was made sure to keep a firm grip on her shoulders in order to prevent her doin…
A prequel to Reconciliation
“Josiah? Open up, it’s your brother.” Holden knocked for the twentieth time. “I know he’s in there!” He clenched his teeth to…
A sequel to Josiah Thompson
“Hey, Miss, you got a light?” Scarlet turned to the man behind her. Something was familiar about his strong chin, his tell-al…
A prequel to Of Payphones and Brothers
In honor of publishing my 69th ficlet, I’m getting on the band wagon and issuing my own challenge.
You’ve all debated with f…
A sequel to Announcing: The Ficlets Casting Couch Challenge!
Bijoti ran her tongue across her teeth thoughtfully before glancing sideways. The boy she watched seemed moody, and as soon a…
A sequel to Forbidden Note
That isn’t what I meant, and you know it.I was just trying to warn you.It isn’t hard to understand.
_I’m sorry, okay?...
A prequel to Repentance of the Cur
Valtameri peeked around the corner. “Come, Caspian!” Jonathan awoke with a start.
“Where are you taking me?” He rubbed his e…
A sequel to The Prophesies
Jonathan’s eyes widened. This ugly creature had behemoth teeth and sharp gills. His sickly hue was impossible to describe.
W…
A prequel to Das Meer
As soon as the bell rang for the end of third period, Carmen ran out of the classroom. But this time, he was waiting for Bijo…
A prequel to Of Charcoal and Porcelain
Winnie had already fallen asleep, but Jonathan lay wide-eyed. “What is your name?” Asked the mermaid keeping watch.
“I am Jon…
A sequel to Caspian
ive decided to sequel this ficlets that i know nothing about just by reading the title and the last sentence!!
“we muct fu…
A prequel to all hail the ferret named cheezy
Jonathan stared at Valtameri, waiting for the answer that didn’t come.
“We’re here.” She finally spoke. Jonathan could not t…
A prequel to Pertinent
“I’m not moving this car an inch until you tell me what’s going on!” Mrs. Thompson replied.
“Oh, you see, there really _isn’t…
A sequel to Here Goes
Holden’s grip tightened on the rental car. “Where the hell is he?” He asked rhetorically. Scarlet couldn’t help but feel gu…
A prequel to Mother's Always Right
“Please,” Jonathan pleaded with the tall man, “She can’t breathe down here, like we can.” The man blinked before snapping his…
A sequel to At Water's Edge
Valtameri peeked around the corner. “Come, Caspian!” Jonathan awoke with a start.
“Where are you taking me?” He rubbed his e…
A prequel to The Prophesies
“Jonathan is my son. In theory.” Winnie tried to explain to Angelo.
“In theory?” He raised an eyebrow. Winnie released a furt…
A sequel to Bottom of the Sea
Winnie had already fallen asleep, but Jonathan lay wide-eyed. “What is your name?” Asked the mermaid keeping watch.
“I am Jon…
A prequel to Caspian
Hi, I’m Mask By The Moon.
Known to several others as MBTM. But Mask By The Moon isn’t just a very catchy nickname that has a…
A sequel to Mask By The Moon
The lunch box had sat there for a while. “I don’t know how to open it.” Jonathan explained to Winnie with a fret.
“It’s a lu…
A sequel to Poem
“Please,” Jonathan pleaded with the tall man, “She can’t breathe down here, like we can.” The man blinked before snapping his…
A prequel to At Water's Edge
Nicòle felt a sharp pull from inside the hole. Together, they stepped inside.
*“Henri! You cannot leave me! We ‘ave been tog…
A sequel to Visions Through The Mole
“I’ll have you know, I don’t hate you.” Mrs. Thompson eyed Scarlet through the rearview mirror. Holden sat in the passenger…
A sequel to 92
“Josiah? Open up, it’s your brother.” Holden knocked for the twentieth time. “I know he’s in there!” He clenched his teeth to…
A prequel to Josiah Thompson
Jonathan glanced out the window anxiously. The heavy rain had obstructed his view quite a bit, yet he could tell a large pack…
A sequel to Terribly Excited
Winnie busied herself in the kitchen. It felt good to be busy. Busy was safe. Busy wasn’t thinking.
She had to sigh as she g…
A sequel to Ponder the Carrots of Our Lives
“Jonathan is my son. In theory.” Winnie tried to explain to Angelo.
“In theory?” He raised an eyebrow. Winnie released a furt…
A prequel to Bottom of the Sea
One day, when the sun is shining,
Shining terribly bright,
The gulls sit out of view,
And the crabs will, too…”...And o…
A sequel to A Calling
The lunch box had sat there for a while. “I don’t know how to open it.” Jonathan explained to Winnie with a fret.
“It’s a lu…
A prequel to Poem
Now I know it’s common folklore and tradition that when a ficlet writer comes of age: has written 100 ficlets – it is their d…
A sequel to 20 Ficlets: This Calls For A Challenge
Holden took a deep breath before running his fingers through his hair. “I know, Mom. I’ve known for a long time, but it hasn’...
A sequel to Confrontation
“I’m not moving this car an inch until you tell me what’s going on!” Mrs. Thompson replied.
“Oh, you see, there really _isn’t…
A prequel to Here Goes
Jonathan glanced out the window anxiously. The heavy rain had obstructed his view quite a bit, yet he could tell a large pack…
A prequel to Terribly Excited
His apartment was just as she expected. A trash of half completed oil paintings and empty wine bottles. The connection they b…
A sequel to Avogadro's Teachings
Nicòle felt a sharp pull from inside the hole. Together, they stepped inside.
*“Henri! You cannot leave me! We ‘ave been tog…
A prequel to Visions Through The Mole
Scarlet’s eyes were swollen from crying. She had packed her few belongings and left a note on the table. _I cannot bring this…
A sequel to Revoked
“I’ll have you know, I don’t hate you.” Mrs. Thompson eyed Scarlet through the rearview mirror. Holden sat in the passenger…
A prequel to 92
“Mrs. Thompson?” Scarlet stood in the doorway. The clock had just struck ten, and Holden’s mother was alone in the den. Mrs. ...
A sequel to Oops
Holden took a deep breath before running his fingers through his hair. “I know, Mom. I’ve known for a long time, but it hasn’...
A prequel to Confrontation
Jolie awoke to a brushing on her cheek. The house cat had wandered into her room. “Pretty kitty… What’s the matter?” She as…
A sequel to Soup
Frustrated by the rain, Nicòle brushed off her coat in the doorway of an old pawn shop.
A small girl and her father converse…
A sequel to The Girl in the Shadows
His apartment was just as she expected. A trash of half completed oil paintings and empty wine bottles. The connection they b…
A prequel to Avogadro's Teachings
The children gathered around the long table. Jolie sat inbetween Belle and Mignon, her best friends. Both of their faces were…
A sequel to Lucky
Beau shook Jolie awake. “Hey, time for soup!” Jolie’s eyes opened wide, and she flung back her covers.
“Don’t eat it, Beau!”...
A prequel to Lies
At the first view of Scarlet’s leg, the face of Holden’s mom fell. “Holden,” she snapped. “Who is this?”
“Err, Mum, this is S…
A sequel to Homecoming
Scarlet’s eyes were swollen from crying. She had packed her few belongings and left a note on the table. _I cannot bring this…
A prequel to Revoked
Nicòle rummaged in her purse for her keys. She was always stashing them in the most unlikely of places and it frustrated her …
A sequel to A Strange Connection
Frustrated by the rain, Nicòle brushed off her coat in the doorway of an old pawn shop.
A small girl and her father converse…
A prequel to The Girl in the Shadows
“Fine,” Holden gave in as they got off the plane. “We’re going to my parents’ house, but just for now. Only until we plan our…
A sequel to Mum
“Mrs. Thompson?” Scarlet stood in the doorway. The clock had just struck ten, and Holden’s mother was alone in the den. Mrs. ...
A prequel to Oops
Nicòle rummaged in her purse for her keys. She was always stashing them in the most unlikely of places and it frustrated her …
A prequel to A Strange Connection
Deep in concentration, Jolie pushed the hair from her eyes. Her brow furrowed. Blow up already! Beau laughed at her.
“Look…
A sequel to Jolie et Beau
Jolie awoke to a brushing on her cheek. The house cat had wandered into her room. “Pretty kitty… What’s the matter?” She as…
A prequel to Soup
Scarlet would not let her hands stop shaking, even after leaving the city. “What if they come after me, Holden?” Her face was…
A sequel to Answers
At the first view of Scarlet’s leg, the face of Holden’s mom fell. “Holden,” she snapped. “Who is this?”
“Err, Mum, this is S…
A prequel to Homecoming
The children gathered around the long table. Jolie sat inbetween Belle and Mignon, her best friends. Both of their faces were…
A prequel to Lucky
“Melinda, you’ve painted your nails blood red.” Andrew admonished me.
“I just thought if I was going to be a… vampire’s g…
A sequel to Frustrations
The curtain rose for the play Our American Cousin.
In the audience was a Captain in the Union army, sitting next to him was …
A prequel to A Night at the Theatre{April14,1865}
“Ugh, Catholics, can’t stand the sight of them,” and with that Protestant #1 turned and spit, wanted to rid his mouth of the …
A prequel to The Defenestration of Prague
Re-Tardis by Anonymous
“Scarlet!” Scarlet lifted her head. It felt heavy, like her chains. She tried to identify the speaker. It was the same voice …
A sequel to Together
“Fine,” Holden gave in as they got off the plane. “We’re going to my parents’ house, but just for now. Only until we plan our…
A prequel to Mum
No one, not even Shirley Temple, had ever arrived home with a bigger audience than Mr. Tweed did that evening. Neighbors pres…
A sequel to The Wait is Over
Mr. and Mrs. Tweed were standing in front of the house a little too perfectly when the reporter arrived. “Glen, Ryan! Come jo…
A prequel to Sweety Tweeds
Glenn watched as the mailman stuffed the letters into the open receptacle. Slowly, she opened the door. “Ryan!” She called to…
A sequel to It's Here
Glenn and Ryan Tweed walked into school the next day with their heads held high. People who’d never looked twice at them floc…
A prequel to Make It A Party, Why Don't Ya?
It was an average day at Average High School, and everything was… well, average.
None of the students were above average,...
A sequel to Average High School
Burtininkas narrowed his eyes at Wednesday. “Yes, Wednesday,” he practically snarled, “I’m going to be out for tonight. Behav…
A sequel to Wednesday's Find
“Said the woman who left for Charles Bassete last night,” Burt winked at Mr. Lewis Hunt. The crowd laughed.
Wednesday fumed….
A prequel to Press Pressure
The time has come, the grand milestone of which all who see it shall say “woe is me, for not completing as many ficlets as St…
A sequel to Ficlet the 200th and the DOUBLE CHALLENGE!
Students’ cellphones began to ring and teachers collected them (in strict adherence to the “don’t hear, don’t see” rule) with…
A prequel to And They Fell
“Please don’t tell me you’re backing out now.” Scarlet cut her eyes at Charlie. He wouldn’t answer. “Charlie,” she sighed, ” ...
A sequel to Dr. Lamb
Scarlet would not let her hands stop shaking, even after leaving the city. “What if they come after me, Holden?” Her face was…
A prequel to Answers
I backed away from him more quickly now. “You’re crazy.” I whispered, shaking my head. But I wanted to believe him. “You need…
A sequel to Wanted to Believe
“You know what I mean, Andrew,” I apologized.
“Nonsense. I am cold.” His fingertips brushed mine, causing my teeth to chatte…
A prequel to Russell
No one, not even Shirley Temple, had ever arrived home with a bigger audience than Mr. Tweed did that evening. Neighbors pres…
A prequel to The Wait is Over
“Dr. Lamb is gonna kill me.” Charlie sighed as they collected the money from the art dealers.
“Dr. Who?” Asked Scarlet absent…
A sequel to Politics of Crime
“Scarlet!” Scarlet lifted her head. It felt heavy, like her chains. She tried to identify the speaker. It was the same voice …
A prequel to Together
Andrew frequented the video store, but only when I was on duty. I alerted Todd Brimmings, store manager, to the fact. I was s…
A sequel to A Better Word
“Melinda, you’ve painted your nails blood red.” Andrew admonished me.
“I just thought if I was going to be a… vampire’s g…
A prequel to Frustrations
“How would one know that I am…” I searched my mind for her name.
“Scara.” Aktorius provided. “And we would give you a serie…
A sequel to Udfordre
“Are you cold?” I asked while scanning the cases. He looked puzzled. “Or are you fond of candy?” He touched his lips, realizi…
A sequel to Smitten
I backed away from him more quickly now. “You’re crazy.” I whispered, shaking my head. But I wanted to believe him. “You need…
A prequel to Wanted to Believe
Wednesday walked the halls in no particular direction, wandering aimlessly. She shuddered and thought about the past few show…
A sequel to A Wednesday Showing
Burtininkas narrowed his eyes at Wednesday. “Yes, Wednesday,” he practically snarled, “I’m going to be out for tonight. Behav…
A prequel to Wednesday's Find
“No, I do not know if it is a good movie, I’ve never seen it.” I told the sunburned, blonde woman at the counter. My job at…
A sequel to Dismal DVD Days
I waved goodbye to Robert, the greasy-haired manager of Hollywood DVDs who lives with his mom, zippered my Roxy sweatshirt, a…
A prequel to Hidden
Andrew frequented the video store, but only when I was on duty. I alerted Todd Brimmings, store manager, to the fact. I was s…
A prequel to A Better Word
“Are you cold?” I asked while scanning the cases. He looked puzzled. “Or are you fond of candy?” He touched his lips, realizi…
A prequel to Smitten
“Ladies and gentleman, the Flaming Man!” Wednesday cried with bravado, sweeping her arms and bowing off the stage.
The light…
A sequel to The Flaming Man
Wednesday walked the halls in no particular direction, wandering aimlessly. She shuddered and thought about the past few show…
A prequel to A Wednesday Showing
Changing a name can change your whole world. Creating a name can be just as influential. Take care when you choose a name, fo…
A sequel to What's In A Name? (a challenge)
“Oh, come on!” I exasperated. “This doens’t even make sense anymore! Would someone please just turn on a light?” I could hear…
A sequel to In Short
“Carflunte?” I croaked. “I’m not even going to pretend to know what that means.” A shadow passed over the cloud as a loud scr…
A prequel to Carflunte
Stovohobo did it, and Laine P. Grey did it, and a whole bunch of other people I don’t know probably have, too, so now it’s my…
A sequel to Brick Wall's first ever contest (booyah)
Burtininkas didn’t look up from his work as Wednesday walked into the room.
“Oh, Wednesday, terribly glad you came. It’s i…
A sequel to The Dumbwaiter Incident
“Ladies and gentleman, the Flaming Man!” Wednesday cried with bravado, sweeping her arms and bowing off the stage.
The light…
A prequel to The Flaming Man
His polished shoes clicked sharply on the marble floor. He made his way over to the reception desk, bowing his top hat to any…
A sequel to Of Sneaking Suspicions and Stilettos
Burtininkas didn’t look up from his work as Wednesday walked into the room.
“Oh, Wednesday, terribly glad you came. It’s i…
A prequel to The Dumbwaiter Incident
With a flourish, Wednesday Thomas appeared on the catwalk above “Dr. De Mort.”
She smiled and waved to the audience, but ins…
A sequel to Murderous Magicians
His polished shoes clicked sharply on the marble floor. He made his way over to the reception desk, bowing his top hat to any…
A prequel to Of Sneaking Suspicions and Stilettos
“Whose last hope? Aktorius! I need to know,” I wailed. Aktorius wouldn’t answer me. I grew very worried when we passed throug…
A sequel to The Sky People
“How would one know that I am…” I searched my mind for her name.
“Scara.” Aktorius provided. “And we would give you a serie…
A prequel to Udfordre
It is a common misconception that all babies are nice. This is not necessarily true. You may, for instance, meet a baby that …
A sequel to A Series of Events
The Trifle siblings were excitedly playing a game of “whack-a-mole”, a word which here means “bopping the head of a wood-land…
A prequel to A Series of Events
The Trifle siblings were excitedly playing a game of “whack-a-mole”, a word which here means “bopping the head of a wood-land…
A prequel to A Series of Events
I gulped and leaned my head against the house. The coyote saw the fear in my eyes. He could smell it in my breath. Sense it o…
A sequel to Lacey Stuart.
“Oh, come on!” I exasperated. “This doens’t even make sense anymore! Would someone please just turn on a light?” I could hear…
A prequel to In Short
Wednesday Thomas drew up to Burtininkas Richards with a sheaf of scribbled-on papers. She slammed them down on the desk, just…
A sequel to Of Butcher Knives, Cement Blocks, and Subtle Death Threats
With a flourish, Wednesday Thomas appeared on the catwalk above “Dr. De Mort.”
She smiled and waved to the audience, but ins…
A prequel to Murderous Magicians
“N-no. Of course not. If I were, I’d be there now, wouldn’t I?” she asked. Oh God! She’d been found out!
“Hm. I thought as m…
A sequel to Florence's Story: Part Five
“Why didn’t they come after us?” Judas asked quietly. “Did you know?” She turned to her father who hung her head in shame. “D…
A sequel to Wherever the Road Bends
“My wonderful and faithful audience, be still as what you are about to see may astound and amaze you. It may disturb, even di…
A sequel to Deadly Wednesday
Wednesday Thomas drew up to Burtininkas Richards with a sheaf of scribbled-on papers. She slammed them down on the desk, just…
A prequel to Of Butcher Knives, Cement Blocks, and Subtle Death Threats
After limping downstairs, sore from my morning excerise routine, I arrive in the kitchen. First, check the pantry. Raisin Bra…
A sequel to Idiosyncrasies of the Morning Meal
For a while, Aktorius and I acted as if nothing happened. Then again, secrets can be pretty dull if only one other person kno…
A sequel to Only Makes Me More Hungry
“Whose last hope? Aktorius! I need to know,” I wailed. Aktorius wouldn’t answer me. I grew very worried when we passed throug…
A prequel to The Sky People
I noticed two small cuts on his back as his wings folded into place. “Looks painful.” It was the only thing I could say conce…
A sequel to Aktorius the Angel
I gulped and leaned my head against the house. The coyote saw the fear in my eyes. He could smell it in my breath. Sense it o…
A prequel to Lacey Stuart.
Burtininkas Richards watched as the crowd’s eyes lit up. “What you are about to see will defy all reason. Trust my right hand…
A sequel to The Magician
“My wonderful and faithful audience, be still as what you are about to see may astound and amaze you. It may disturb, even di…
A prequel to Deadly Wednesday
Web Pearls by AJ Alfieri-Crispin
“Mr. Richards,” said a distinctly feminine voice.
“I’m over here.” Burtininkas replied impatiently. The woman approached his…
A prequel to Wednesday Thomas
Aktorius, like I said, was subdued, so naturally, I was surprised when he started talking to me. Of course, I thought him odd…
A sequel to Aktorius and the Ants
For a while, Aktorius and I acted as if nothing happened. Then again, secrets can be pretty dull if only one other person kno…
A prequel to Only Makes Me More Hungry
“But what about Zooey?” Judas turned to her companion. “Where are his parents?” Zooey stood quietly in the corner, awaitng th…
A sequel to In Case of Trouble
Judas and Zooey ambled down the beaten path. “We have no place to lay our heads,” worried Judas.
“Relax,” Zooey assured her….
A prequel to John Darling
Judas held back a little. She was not sure she was ready to see her father, the king.
_“If you walk out that door with him, ...
A sequel to I Forgive You
“Why didn’t they come after us?” Judas asked quietly. “Did you know?” She turned to her father who hung her head in shame. “D…
A prequel to Wherever the Road Bends
Because I have posted 270 comments, I have a Daniel Handler related challenge. I know what you’re asking “Why Daniel Handler?...
A sequel to Bon Chance! (A Challenge)
I suppose I should have known by his pale skin. Or the way he would only talk to me on Tuesdays; the other days he looked afr…
A sequel to Aktorius
I noticed two small cuts on his back as his wings folded into place. “Looks painful.” It was the only thing I could say conce…
A prequel to Aktorius the Angel
She can kill with a smile. Her stunning smile. Her perfectly puckered lips. She can warm with her eyes. Her gorgeous, pool bl…
A sequel to She's Always A Woman
Everyone is on their feet as Bob Sheppard announces your name. With your team two down, two on, and two out, you are everyone…
A prequel to Pressure
Aktorius, like I said, was subdued, so naturally, I was surprised when he started talking to me. Of course, I thought him odd…
A prequel to Aktorius and the Ants
Etienne could not bear to look at the soiled, tied figure in front of him. “We want to free you,” he cried. “But only if you …
A sequel to You're Still Here
She had planned for this day. Rehearsed more than most.
Perhaps it was because she knew they were mortal enemies. Perhaps i…
A sequel to Kinda Happily Ever After
It was the wrong type of fairytale. It didn’t start with once upon a time. Good didn’t triumph over evil, in the end. And the…
A sequel to Wrong Type Of Fairytale
But, it didn’t stop there. The girl did not stay in her Ivory Tower and wait for things to “blow over”. No, something had to …
A prequel to Something Quick
Bear in mind, of course, that it would be easier if we could start with “Once Upon A Time.” If we could do that, we might not…
A prequel to The Unicorn
She had planned for this day. Rehearsed more than most.
Perhaps it was because she knew they were mortal enemies. Perhaps i…
A prequel to Kinda Happily Ever After
“The temple? What are you talking about?” Zooey retorted with vehemence. The officer simply led them away. Once in the cell, ...
A sequel to Come Home
“But what about Zooey?” Judas turned to her companion. “Where are his parents?” Zooey stood quietly in the corner, awaitng th…
A prequel to In Case of Trouble
Judas sat down, and motioned for Zooey to do the same. Judas closed her eyes, and tried to paint something beautiful. Somethi…
A sequel to Thieves In The Temple
Judas held back a little. She was not sure she was ready to see her father, the king.
_“If you walk out that door with him, ...
A prequel to I Forgive You
Mulia did not press for answers, did not ask them to stay, or leave. Judas and Zooey decided to do so on their own.
“Do you …
A sequel to Kejahatan
“The temple? What are you talking about?” Zooey retorted with vehemence. The officer simply led them away. Once in the cell, ...
A prequel to Come Home
“Who are you working for? Why did they send you?” After 3 days of Etienne brow-beating her, Capricious was ready to surrender…
A sequel to You Liar
“Let me help you,” Capricious finally breathed. “I don’t… understand… fully, but I want to help you.”
“Surely my speech w…
A prequel to Stop
“Please think about what you’re doing, Ana!”
Ana smiled at her friend as she pulled her traveling pack on to her back. “I h…
A prequel to An Awfully Great Adventure
“I feel like we should ram something, something German.”
“Maybe I should steer the boat,” she said cautiously, “There’s not a…
A prequel to Down a Tame River to a Wild Place
Waiting at the train station was like a special kind of death. I could feel the last remnants of my childhood slipping away. ...
A prequel to Just Get on the Train
The Spirit stopped beside one little knot of business men. Observing that the hand was pointing to them, Scrooge advanced to …
A prequel to A Dr. Seuss Christmas Carol
“Lessa! Take that poor raisin out of the sun, please! We don’t want it to dry up entirely!” He shouted. Whatever. I’ve just l…
A prequel to Road Trip
If you’re reading this ficlet, you should X out the window, and go find something else. This is a very sad ficlet, and you ma…
A prequel to The End of Harry Pendragon's Wicked Hairspray
caddy and Quentin- sound and fury.
“is it the perfume from a dress that makes me so digress?” Eliot
“i’m just worried. You k…
A prequel to bon chance
“I have you two.” Reggie smiled at Phineas and Ananova.
“We’re not going to help you.” Ananova rolled her eyes.
“Yeah, we’re…
A prequel to An Extra Pudding
It was a busy day at the restaurant when The Brat walked in. The Brat was the nickname the cook had for the daughter of the r…
A prequel to Don't Mess With Cook
I crouched in the tall savannah grass, as I watched a warthog and a meercat sing about their wonderful life. What a shame! Th…
A prequel to Disney & Pixar Allude to Other Movies in Theirs
is it the perfume from a dress that makes me so digress?
names: caddy and quentin,
“Well, there’s one thing we can do…
A prequel to People who do things
I poured the drink into the mister’s glass. He picked it up without taking his eyes from his book, _The Theory and Practice o…
A prequel to Politics and a Stapler
“Isn’t this where we came in?” Nigel asked as he looked around.
“I don’t think so,” Derek responded as he looked around. Lig…
A prequel to bon chance draft one
Zooey looked up, and grabbed Judas’ hand. “Enough crying about the past. We have an efficient amount of that to come,” he smi…
A sequel to One We Don't Share
Judas sat down, and motioned for Zooey to do the same. Judas closed her eyes, and tried to paint something beautiful. Somethi…
A prequel to Thieves In The Temple
Now I just thought of another challenge, and I had to write it down before it escaped me. Anyway (and again, if I am woefully…
A sequel to Ficlet the Meaningless Number, Challenge the Second
“Don’t touch me!” Zooey sat craddling his head. “They told me it would pass. But, when it didn’t, they would make noises to s…
A sequel to A Whisper In The Wind
Mulia did not press for answers, did not ask them to stay, or leave. Judas and Zooey decided to do so on their own.
“Do you …
A prequel to Kejahatan
“Excuse me, Mr…?” Capricious questioned.
“Etienne Perouyx.” The man answered coolly.
“Mr. Perouyx, you must leave me to my …
A sequel to Oh, Contraire, Mon Amie
Etienne could not bear to look at the soiled, tied figure in front of him. “We want to free you,” he cried. “But only if you …
A prequel to You're Still Here
Judas spoke bitterly about the night they both remembered so well. Zooey stopped her. “You aren’t sorry you did it, are you?”...
A sequel to Just Like Them
Zooey looked up, and grabbed Judas’ hand. “Enough crying about the past. We have an efficient amount of that to come,” he smi…
A prequel to One We Don't Share
Tempus ex machina by Gisela Giardino
Capricious walked into a small cafe just outside the area in question. “Coffee.” She told the waitress. Capricious noticed a …
A sequel to Those Freaks Know I'm Here
“Who are you working for? Why did they send you?” After 3 days of Etienne brow-beating her, Capricious was ready to surrender…