Nascent Writer's published ficlets

  • Missing in Action (NaNoWriMo2007) Inspired by text

    In a way, Penelope was relieved – at least this time, the imaginary face in her dream reminded her of happier times rather th…

  • The Way They Were (NaNoWriMo) Inspired by text

    “Y’know, Penny,” he paused, “I’d like to get to know you better.”

    “That’ll be Miss Caldwell to you, Sir.”

    O’Neil smiled a…

  • Interrupted (NaNoWriMo) Inspired by text

    Several seconds of silence hung in the air between Laramie and Mrs Caldwell. Her cheek bones still throbbed from his ‘friendl…

  • It's gonna blow! Inspired by text

    Before their very eyes, the metal clasps began to sizzle as if a corrosive acid had been placed on them. But instead of disso…

  • Saphronia and Willimina (NaNoWriMo) Inspired by text

    Saphronia awoke with a start that made her twin sister groan with acute frustration. Her thick long hair matted against her c…

  • Stop! Inspired by text

    “If you think that was funny… it wasn’t.” Her eyes turned coldly towards him and his smirk rapidly disappeared as he ran to…

  • A shift in the wind Inspired by text

    Hours slipped yet John could only think about the next wave of convulsing sobs that would surely come. Without the strength t…

  • laughing clock(s) Inspired by text

    “Which one?”

    A full minute of silence followed. ”... all of them…”

  • Like A Rock

    A quick glance around the room proved fruitless; staring at the wallet didn’t seem to do anything either. The money simply wa…

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