Laine P. Grey's inspiration

  • Fiery Fedora used:

    hats are back now so it's cool

    hats are back now so it's cool by iluvrhinestones

  • The Removal of King Reynald the Third (Hear Ye Challenge) used:

    HEAR YE, HEAR YE
    LOUISE MADISON’S FIRST-EVER CHALLENGE

    As my first challenge, I know it’s gotta be a good one. So it’s g…

    A sequel to NewChallenge [[Hear Ye Challenge]]

  • When I Noticed (Twilight Series) used:

    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!!!!}

  • Hmmm (What's the Challenge?) used:

    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?

  • The Ultimate Crime of Passion(200th Challenge) used:

    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)

  • Of Hunger and Hurt used:

    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

  • More Than Anything used:

    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

  • Sweety Tweeds used:

    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?

  • Her Way...or No Way used:

    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

  • Her Way...or No Way used:

    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.

  • You Will Live used:

    ...when angels fall to earth, no one notices.

  • We Are Here used:

    Vulture

    Vulture by Hernan Vargas

  • The Cult used:

    “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

  • Stories are Magic used:

    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 are Magic used:

    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

  • The Limits of Destria used:

    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)

  • Indulgences used:

    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

  • Indulgences used:

    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

  • Beat the Birds (CL Challenge) used:

    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

  • Beat the Birds (CL Challenge) used:

    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

  • Beautiful Grey used:

    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

  • I Guess I'll Be Nice (Nice Challenge) used:

    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!

  • When the ____ Hits the Fan used:

    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

  • When the ____ Hits the Fan used:

    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

  • Shades of Grey used:

    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

  • Shades of Grey used:

    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

  • Saint Chuck (Your Pen Name Here Challenge) used:

    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

  • Maybe I'm Wrong used:

    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

  • Maybe I'm Wrong used:

    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

  • Of Courage and Umbrellas used:

    Street series # 37

    Street series # 37 by Anonymous

  • Leftovers used:

    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

  • Leftovers used:

    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

  • Adipose Tissue used:

    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

  • Adipose Tissue used:

    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

  • Political Challenge used:

    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

  • Capture used:

    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

  • Tsunami used:

    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!

  • Stupid Smile used:

    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

  • Darsie Anderson VII used:

    “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

  • Darsie Anderson VI used:

    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

  • Darsie Anderson VI used:

    “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

  • Darsie Anderson V used:

    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

  • Darsie Anderson V used:

    “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

  • Darsie Anderson IV used:

    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

  • Darsie Anderson IV used:

    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

  • Darsie Anderson III used:

    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

  • Darsie Anderson III used:

    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

  • Darsie Anderson II used:

    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

  • Darsie Anderson II used:

    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

  • Darsie Anderson I used:

    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

  • Daccora used:

    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

  • Smile! used:

    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)

  • Indignation used:

    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

  • The Dungeon used:

    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 Dungeon used:

    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

  • Zom-B-Gone used:

    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?

  • Dearest Wenceslas used:

    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

  • The Toymaker used:

    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

  • If Only used:

    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

  • If Only used:

    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

  • Something Wicked This Way Comes used:

    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

  • Something Wicked This Way Comes used:

    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

  • Crossed Paths used:

    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?

  • Crossed Paths used:

    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

  • What Does that Mean To Us? used:

    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

  • What Does that Mean To Us? used:

    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

  • Quirk (Pen Challenge) used:

    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 Merry Coroners used:

    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?

  • Inspiration Quiz: My Answers used:

    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..

  • Final Challenge used:

    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

  • Yosef and Hydra used:

    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

  • Mumble and Teazer used:

    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

  • Monster (Vampire Challenge) used:

    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!

  • Snap, Zooey, Judas, John Darling used:

    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

  • James and Juniper used:

    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

  • Names used:

    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

  • Ageden used:

    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

  • Ageden used:

    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

  • Grin and Bear It used:

    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

  • Grin and Bear It used:

    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

  • Shepherd Runs For President (post-it challenge) used:

    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

  • 360 Challenge used:

    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

  • 360 Challenge used:

    “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

  • 360 Challenge used:

    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

  • 360 Challenge used:

    “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]

  • 360 Challenge used:

    “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)

  • The First Reason used:

    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

  • The First Reason used:

    “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

  • Ten Reasons Not to Let Your Mum Become a Best-Seller used:

    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

  • Hungry used:

    I had to tell them something
    You 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

  • Decision used:

    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

  • Rendez-vous used:

    Jonathan awoke to a cool but soothing feeling. Noiselessly, he rolled over. The clammy feeling of being underwater was gone. ...

    A sequel to Vrsta

  • Rendez-vous used:

    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

  • L'Hopital used:

    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

  • L'Hopital used:

    “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

  • Together, Again used:

    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

  • Together, Again used:

    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

  • Vrsta used:

    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

  • Vrsta used:

    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

  • Vreemdeling used:

    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)

  • Second Choice used:

    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

  • Part 2 used:

    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

  • Part 2 used:

    (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

  • Part 1 used:

    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

  • Part 1 used:

    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

  • Read, Rate, Comment used:

    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

  • Last One used:

    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

  • Das Meer used:

    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

  • Das Meer used:

    Jonathan awoke to a cool but soothing feeling. Noiselessly, he rolled over. The clammy feeling of being underwater was gone. ...

    A prequel to Vrsta

  • On That Note used:

    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

  • On That Note used:

    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

  • Reconciliation used:

    “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

  • Reconciliation used:

    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

  • Standoff used:

    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

  • Standoff used:

    I had to tell them something
    You 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

  • Gumshoe Challenge used:

    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)

  • Gumshoe Challenge used:

    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

  • Gumshoe Challenge used:

    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

  • Gumshoe Challenge used:

    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}

  • Gumshoe Challenge used:

    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}

  • Gumshoe Challenge used:

    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

  • Playlist? Ha. used:

    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

  • Gray (Colour Challenge) used:

    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

  • Gray (Colour Challenge) used:

    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

  • Repentance of the Cur used:

    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

  • Repentance of the Cur used:

    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

  • Of Payphones and Brothers used:

    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

  • Of Payphones and Brothers used:

    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

  • Mother's Always Right used:

    “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

  • Mother's Always Right used:

    “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

  • Caspian: The Movie used:

    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!

  • Of Charcoal and Porcelain used:

    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

  • Of Charcoal and Porcelain used:

    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

  • Pertinent used:

    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

  • Pertinent used:

    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

  • Forbidden Note used:

    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

  • The Prophesies used:

    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

  • The Prophesies used:

    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

  • The Prophesies used:

    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

  • Josiah Thompson used:

    “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

  • Josiah Thompson used:

    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

  • Caspian used:

    “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

  • Caspian used:

    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

  • At Water's Edge used:

    “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

  • At Water's Edge used:

    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

  • Laine P. Grey used:

    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

  • Bottom of the Sea used:

    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

  • Bottom of the Sea used:

    “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

  • Confusion used:

    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

  • Here Goes used:

    “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

  • Here Goes used:

    “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

  • Poem used:

    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

  • Poem used:

    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

  • Poem used:

    “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

  • Terribly Excited used:

    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

  • Terribly Excited used:

    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

  • LinoPhobia used:

    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

  • 92 used:

    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

  • 92 used:

    “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

  • A Calling used:

    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

  • Mole used:

    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

  • Mole used:

    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

  • Confrontation used:

    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

  • Confrontation used:

    “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

  • Revoked used:

    “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

  • Revoked used:

    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

  • Lies used:

    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

  • Every Night used:

    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

  • Every Night used:

    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

  • Soup used:

    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

  • Soup used:

    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

  • Oops used:

    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

  • Oops used:

    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

  • He Doesn't Know used:

    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

  • He Doesn't Know used:

    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

  • Homecoming used:

    “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

  • Homecoming used:

    “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

  • Human Connection used:

    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

  • Lucky used:

    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

  • Lucky used:

    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

  • Mum used:

    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

  • Mum used:

    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

  • Jolie et Beau used:

    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

  • Russell used:

    “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

  • 300 used:

    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}

  • 300 used:

    “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

  • Today used:

    Re-Tardis

    Re-Tardis by Anonymous

  • Answers used:

    “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

  • Answers used:

    “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

  • Make It A Party, Why Don't Ya? used:

    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

  • Make It A Party, Why Don't Ya? used:

    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

  • The Wait is Over used:

    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

  • The Wait is Over used:

    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?

  • And They Fell used:

    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

  • A Curse Upon You used:

    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

  • A Curse Upon You used:

    “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

  • Average High School used:

    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!

  • Average High School used:

    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

  • Together used:

    “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

  • Together used:

    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

  • Frustrations used:

    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

  • Frustrations used:

    “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

  • It's Here used:

    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 used:

    “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

  • Dr. Lamb used:

    “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

  • Wanted to Believe used:

    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

  • Wanted to Believe used:

    “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

  • Carflunte used:

    “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

  • A Better Word used:

    “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

  • A Better Word used:

    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

  • Playing Dummy used:

    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

  • Playing Dummy used:

    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

  • Smitten used:

    “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

  • Smitten used:

    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

  • Smitten used:

    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

  • Dismal DVD Days used:

    “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

  • War used:

    “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

  • War used:

    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

  • It Is Not Wise used:

    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)

  • Udfordre used:

    “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

  • Udfordre used:

    “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

  • You Picked Me used:

    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)

  • More Stunning In The Setting Sun used:

    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

  • More Stunning In The Setting Sun used:

    “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

  • The Position Has Been Filled used:

    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

  • The Position Has Been Filled used:

    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

  • Getting Rusty used:

    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

  • Getting Rusty used:

    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

  • In Short used:

    “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

  • In Short used:

    “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

  • A Series of Events used:

    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

  • A Series of Events used:

    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

  • A Series of Events used:

    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 Sky People used:

    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.

  • The Sky People used:

    “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

  • Dr. De Mort used:

    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

  • Dr. De Mort used:

    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

  • Florence's Story: Part Six used:

    “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

  • John Darling used:

    “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

  • Feigned Surprise used:

    “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

  • Feigned Surprise used:

    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

  • Next Time Hit Snooze used:

    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

  • Lacey Stuart. used:

    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

  • Lacey Stuart. used:

    “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

  • Only Makes Me More Hungry used:

    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

  • Only Makes Me More Hungry used:

    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.

  • Wednesday Thomas used:

    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

  • Wednesday Thomas used:

    “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

  • Like Dew On A Spider's Web used:

    Web Pearls

    Web Pearls by AJ Alfieri-Crispin

  • The Magician used:

    “Mr. Richards,” said a distinctly feminine voice.
    “I’m over here.” Burtininkas replied impatiently. The woman approached his…

    A prequel to Wednesday Thomas

  • Aktorius the Angel used:

    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

  • Aktorius the Angel used:

    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

  • Wherever the Road Bends used:

    “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

  • Wherever the Road Bends used:

    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

  • In Case of Trouble used:

    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

  • In Case of Trouble used:

    “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

  • An Extra Pudding used:

    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)

  • Aktorius and the Ants used:

    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

  • Aktorius and the Ants used:

    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

  • Scenes From An Italian Restaurant used:

    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

  • Scenes From An Italian Restaurant used:

    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 used:

    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

  • Stop used:

    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

  • Something Quick used:

    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

  • Kinda Happily Ever After used:

    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

  • Kinda Happily Ever After used:

    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

  • Wrong Type Of Fairytale used:

    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

  • Wrong Type Of Fairytale used:

    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

  • I Forgive You used:

    “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

  • I Forgive You used:

    “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

  • Come Home used:

    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

  • Come Home used:

    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

  • Thieves In The Temple used:

    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

  • Thieves In The Temple used:

    “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

  • You're Still Here used:

    “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

  • You're Still Here used:

    “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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    “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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    “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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    “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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    “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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    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

  • Bon Chance! (A Challenge) used:

    “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

  • Kejahatan used:

    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

  • Kejahatan used:

    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

  • Ode To Girls With Knee-Length Skirts used:

    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

  • One We Don't Share used:

    “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

  • One We Don't Share used:

    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

  • You Liar used:

    “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

  • You Liar used:

    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

  • A Whisper In The Wind used:

    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

  • A Whisper In The Wind used:

    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

  • 525,600 used:

    Tempus ex machina

    Tempus ex machina by Gisela Giardino

  • Oh, Contraire, Mon Amie used:

    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

  • Oh, Contraire, Mon Amie used:

    “Who are you working for? Why did they send you?” After 3 days of Etienne brow-beating her, Capricious was ready to surrender…