The phone call was an unwelcome interruption. Paul reluctantly raised his head, his sight partially obscured by one very lacy…
A sequel to Innocent Until Proven Guilty
The phone call was an unwelcome interruption. Paul reluctantly raised his head, his sight partially obscured by one very lacy…
A sequel to Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Prandi had always been an obedient girl, respectful to her elders.
As soon as Prandi called her mother, her parents took con…
A prequel to Prandi's Obedience
Quicker than Jameson could say, “Don’t tase me, bro!” and even before he could formulate a single thought in his head, Office…
A sequel to Lu's Maiden Voyage (At Long Last)
The phone call was an unwelcome interruption. Paul reluctantly raised his head, his sight partially obscured by one very lacy…
A prequel to Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Old Bess looked up from the glass she’d been drying, surprise etched onto her weathered face as the bar door swung open to ad…
A sequel to Back at the Houdini Bar
Quicker than Jameson could say, “Don’t tase me, bro!” and even before he could formulate a single thought in his head, Office…
A prequel to Lu's Maiden Voyage (At Long Last)
The waitress approached with a tray of desserts, nearly dropping it when she saw Becca’s face.
“Um, would you like to try an…
A sequel to The Policy of Truth
Old Bess looked up from the glass she’d been drying, surprise etched onto her weathered face as the bar door swung open to ad…
A prequel to Back at the Houdini Bar
“Wait a second just because he made Lisa come out of that box doesn’t mean its time travel.” Frank yelped.
“I knew you’d say …
A sequel to Dr Who Is cuckolded By Neil Diamond.
The trio stood outside a crack house in the middle of the night squabbling.
“I don’t care if we already went to the future an…
A prequel to Yeah Boyz. or Cocain is a helluva drug.
Prandi had to ride her bicycle over to the Chili’s to reclaim her car, but she didn’t mind the exercise. Besides, she knew th…
A sequel to Prandi's Plan
The waitress approached with a tray of desserts, nearly dropping it when she saw Becca’s face.
“Um, would you like to try an…
A prequel to The Policy of Truth
At first, Jameson couldn’t understand what had made him drive to Chili’s. He’d been thinking about Prandi on the way there, b…
A sequel to Sudden Impulse
Prandi had to ride her bicycle over to the Chili’s to reclaim her car, but she didn’t mind the exercise. Besides, she knew th…
A prequel to Prandi's Plan
Sassy laughed wryly. “Yeah, that sounds like Paul.”
Then she put a hand on Becca’s shoulder and looked her right in the eye…
A sequel to As Good As Gold
At first, Jameson couldn’t understand what had made him drive to Chili’s. He’d been thinking about Prandi on the way there, b…
A prequel to Sudden Impulse
Do i really need to add: why my clothes, especially the crotch, smelled like vomit. Can you just fill it in?
A time machine t…
A sequel to To The Age Of The Fonz.(But first let me stop by 1998 and pickup some primo thai stick)
“Wait a second just because he made Lisa come out of that box doesn’t mean its time travel.” Frank yelped.
“I knew you’d say …
A prequel to Dr Who Is cuckolded By Neil Diamond.
Prandi wasn’t a very impulsive girl by nature. No, she was really a very constant creature, happiest when she was following a…
A sequel to Constant Creature
After picking up Sassy from jail – and finding out that Sassy had not been incarcerated – at first, Becca was angry. Then S…
A prequel to Scout's Honor
10:02:19 PM
Twelve hours more and this little babysitting job would be over. Marcos was counting the moments. It had been …
A sequel to The Following Ficlet Takes Place Between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Well actually, i am not the master of time, it has its own rules. That is how i aquired the time machine in the first place. ...
A sequel to Time Travel 101
Do i really need to add: why my clothes, especially the crotch, smelled like vomit. Can you just fill it in?
A time machine t…
A prequel to To The Age Of The Fonz.(But first let me stop by 1998 and pickup some primo thai stick)
Vanessa met us at the sidewalk, clearly drunk off her ass. “Welcome, friends. I trust you’re ready for the grand tour. Poker …
A sequel to It Smells Like Christmas
Well actually, i am not the master of time, it has its own rules. That is how i aquired the time machine in the first place. ...
A prequel to Time Travel 101
Of course, I know what did happen. While Skyler and I were getting high as a kite, Lisa started guzzling beers like there w…
A prequel to The Very Moment
...But can anyone ever be good to me again after what I did?....
A sequel to Experimental Ficlet No.24
.... As the church’s stained-glass portrait of Mother Mary looked down on me sadly, i could not help but be reminded how _she…
A prequel to Experimental Ficlet No.26
Then Sassy swept out of Jameson’s room dragging her devil’s tail behind her…
OK, that wasn’t exactly how it happened, bu…
A sequel to Click.
Prandi wasn’t a very impulsive girl by nature. No, she was really a very constant creature, happiest when she was following a…
A prequel to Constant Creature
Whee! I have passed 270 Ficlets on this site! Okay, irrelevant moment over! Onto the challenge…
This is actually a quite r…
A sequel to I Passed 270 Ficlets! So ... This Calls For a Challenge!
Sassy’s eyebrows knit in confusion or concern. Officer Milo couldn’t tell which. He leaned in closer to hear what Becca was s…
A sequel to Becca Turns the Tables
Then Sassy swept out of Jameson’s room dragging her devil’s tail behind her…
OK, that wasn’t exactly how it happened, bu…
A prequel to Click.
The officer mulled over Sassy’s offer for an interminable moment, during which time Paul prayed to every deity he could think…
A sequel to Paul's Prayer
Sassy’s eyebrows knit in confusion or concern. Officer Milo couldn’t tell which. He leaned in closer to hear what Becca was s…
A prequel to Becca Turns the Tables
From a distance, Sassy watched as Paul ran straight into a telephone pole.
“Ouch! That’s gotta hurt,” she said, wincing in s…
A sequel to Like a Charm
The officer mulled over Sassy’s offer for an interminable moment, during which time Paul prayed to every deity he could think…
A prequel to Paul's Prayer
This was not Sassy’s first cavity search.
“Hey, shouldn’t we be indoors? You’re not following protocol!”
Paul, who was beg…
A sequel to Protocol
From a distance, Sassy watched as Paul ran straight into a telephone pole.
“Ouch! That’s gotta hurt,” she said, wincing in s…
A prequel to Like a Charm
Sassy winced as a twig dug into her back. Paul mistook her gasp of pain for pleasure and deepened his kiss.
She gripped his …
A sequel to Pleasure Principle
This was not Sassy’s first cavity search.
“Hey, shouldn’t we be indoors? You’re not following protocol!”
Paul, who was beg…
A prequel to Protocol
Many moons ago, I worked at UPS, loading and unloading packages onto trucks. It was an ordinary and monotonous job, but while…
A prequel to Great Supporting Character(s) Challenge (The Big 250)
Becca could only watch in disbelief as Sassy and Paul wrestled. There was a glow in Sassy’s eyes that Becca recognized. It wa…
A sequel to It's All Coming Back to Me Now...
Sassy winced as a twig dug into her back. Paul mistook her gasp of pain for pleasure and deepened his kiss.
She gripped his …
A prequel to Pleasure Principle
Suddenly, Paul fell backwards into the hydrangea bush, laughing uproariously. “Bitter pill! Ha!”
Karl nimbly hoisted himsel…
A sequel to Your Worst Nightmare
Becca could only watch in disbelief as Sassy and Paul wrestled. There was a glow in Sassy’s eyes that Becca recognized. It wa…
A prequel to It's All Coming Back to Me Now...
Paul’s eyes were bloodshot and bruised black. Dried blood dotted his nose, which was swollen to twice its size. He sat in the…
A sequel to White Flag
Suddenly, Paul fell backwards into the hydrangea bush, laughing uproariously. “Bitter pill! Ha!”
Karl nimbly hoisted himsel…
A prequel to Your Worst Nightmare
Today marks my one month anniversary of my discovering ficlets. I can’t believe it’s been only one month; It feels like I hav…
A sequel to Unconventional Zen Master Challenge
Jameson arrived at Prandi’s dorm with exactly five minutes to curfew. The officer drove right up beside them and lowered his …
A sequel to Bemused and Amused
Paul’s eyes were bloodshot and bruised black. Dried blood dotted his nose, which was swollen to twice its size. He sat in the…
A prequel to White Flag
Ok, I know there are a few open challenges right now, and we really don’t need another one, but too bad. The stars align.
To…
A sequel to Unexpected Twist Challenge [Results Posted]
My name is six of the 33,999th group of the sixteenth case of the forth group,but you can just call me six. I dont remember …
A prequel to The killer of killers
Jameson brought the Vespa to a stop and took off his helmet, motioning for Prandi to do the same.
“That way, it won’t look l…
A sequel to License and Registration
Jameson arrived at Prandi’s dorm with exactly five minutes to curfew. The officer drove right up beside them and lowered his …
A prequel to Bemused and Amused
In celebration of me reaching 700 Comments I propose a challenge! I have not done one in a while, but I thought this was ca…
A sequel to Summer Vacation Challenge
With Karl and Old Bess’s help, Becca was able to lay Sassy across the backseat of her car.
“You might want to ice her cheek…
A sequel to All The Right Moves
Jameson brought the Vespa to a stop and took off his helmet, motioning for Prandi to do the same.
“That way, it won’t look l…
A prequel to License and Registration
Becca was still staring at Old Bess. The strangest of expressions flitted across her face. Old Bess stared back at her calmly…
A sequel to The Voodoo That You Do
With Karl and Old Bess’s help, Becca was able to lay Sassy across the backseat of her car.
“You might want to ice her cheek…
A prequel to All The Right Moves
This very ficlet marks my 600th. But I’m proudest of my amount of comments – I recently got to 1400. Thanks to the supremely …
A sequel to The Scavenger Hunt Challenge!
“Ooh, I haven’t been to a planetarium since I was a little girl! But they won’t have the exhibits open now, will they?”
Jame…
A sequel to Strawberry Fields Forever
Becca was still staring at Old Bess. The strangest of expressions flitted across her face. Old Bess stared back at her calmly…
A prequel to The Voodoo That You Do
A loud shout from the direction of the Houdini Bar made Jameson and Prandi look up.
“Do you think that was Sassy or Becca?” ...
A sequel to Your Royal Steed Awaits
“Ooh, I haven’t been to a planetarium since I was a little girl! But they won’t have the exhibits open now, will they?”
Jame…
A prequel to Strawberry Fields Forever
Old Bess, however, saw the murderous gleam in Sassy’s eyes and knew those outstretched hands weren’t reaching out to hug Becc…
A sequel to One Sick Puppy
A loud shout from the direction of the Houdini Bar made Jameson and Prandi look up.
“Do you think that was Sassy or Becca?” ...
A prequel to Your Royal Steed Awaits
Just when the women’s screeching was beginning to reach an unbearable decibel, Karl lifted his weary head with a resigned sig…
A sequel to The Great Karl
Old Bess, however, saw the murderous gleam in Sassy’s eyes and knew those outstretched hands weren’t reaching out to hug Becc…
A prequel to One Sick Puppy
As Jameson and Prandi walked over to his Vespa, they were both wrapped up in their own private cocoons of thought. The one su…
A sequel to Bold as Brass
Just when the women’s screeching was beginning to reach an unbearable decibel, Karl lifted his weary head with a resigned sig…
A prequel to The Great Karl
Becca opened the door to Houdini Bar and stood there with arms akimbo.
“Behold, it is Kali, the goddess of destruction!” Kar…
A sequel to Girl Interrupted
As Jameson and Prandi walked over to his Vespa, they were both wrapped up in their own private cocoons of thought. The one su…
A prequel to Bold as Brass
Unfortunately for Becca, things just kept getting worse.
When she left Paul, it was just after 1 AM. She quickly scanned the…
A sequel to These Stilettos Aren't Made For Walking
Becca opened the door to Houdini Bar and stood there with arms akimbo.
“Behold, it is Kali, the goddess of destruction!” Kar…
A prequel to Girl Interrupted
Rusty took the bucket out of the pantry in the backshed, snickering vindictively to himself. The bucket was slightly heavy, b…
A sequel to Revenge is a Dish Best Served Piping Hot!
Faith flopped down on the couch of her house, completely, utterly exhausted and drained of all possible energy.
Jake saunter…
A prequel to The Hand of Fate
Paul woke up with a start, staring at Becca through bleary eyes.
Crap, what’s this girl’s name again? He tried to break th…
A sequel to What's In A Name?
Unfortunately for Becca, things just kept getting worse.
When she left Paul, it was just after 1 AM. She quickly scanned the…
A prequel to These Stilettos Aren't Made For Walking
Becca was dreaming. She dreamed that she was in a large white room. For some reason, she was standing on a pedestal. People k…
A sequel to Becca's Dream
Paul woke up with a start, staring at Becca through bleary eyes.
Crap, what’s this girl’s name again? He tried to break th…
A prequel to What's In A Name?
When Prandi and Jameson finally came up for air, Karl was back to his usual unconscious state.
“I swear, that guy is weird...
A sequel to Strawberries & Champagne
While Prandi and Sassy were sizing each other up at the Houdini Bar, Becca and Paul were drifting off into sweet oblivion. Th…
A prequel to Sweet Oblivion
Old Bess and Sassy/Sarsaparilla went behind the bar and began filling some glasses with champagne.
Karl had resumed his usu…
A sequel to Penny for Your Thoughts
When Prandi and Jameson finally came up for air, Karl was back to his usual unconscious state.
“I swear, that guy is weird...
A prequel to Strawberries & Champagne
Prandi was smiling at him with the warmest of expressions, her dark eyes glittering up at him. Jameson couldn’t believe she w…
A sequel to Fools in Love
Old Bess and Sassy/Sarsaparilla went behind the bar and began filling some glasses with champagne.
Karl had resumed his usu…
A prequel to Penny for Your Thoughts
Julie Meyer had it all.
She was a tall and statuesque brunette with dazzling green eyes, a killer tan year-round, and desig…
A prequel to A Tale of Two Sisters [Great Supporting Character(s) Challenge]
N’kwaxgu had had enough of this. He had been running down game over the golden sands of the Kalahari since he was a hundred m…
A prequel to The long hunt [Supporting characters challenge]
N’kwaxgu had had enough of this. He had been running down game over the golden sands of the Kalahari since he was a hundred m…
A prequel to The long hunt [Supporting characters challenge]
“Paul, I think you should ask Kristen out, you know you like her,” I said, trying to convince my shy best friend to take the…
A prequel to Healing Paul{The Great Supporting Character Challenge}
The scene felt hushed despite the utter chaos. Captain Awesome and Baron Mouton locked eyes, mortal enemies of superhuman abi…
A prequel to Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]
Clerk: All rise, the honorable Judge Eli Titmouse presiding.
_Judge enters, robes swirling and wig slightly askew. Straighten…
A prequel to Courtroom drama {Great Supporting Character Challenge}
Brad walked alone along a dimly lit road in the middle of nowhere, his vision blurred by too much scotch. Had you asked him, ...
A prequel to Wing Man: Great Supporting Characters Challenge
Cleo Delacourte sat herself in the make-up chair. “Make me fabulous!” she commanded.
I grabbed some foundation to begin maki…
A prequel to Teen Sensation (supporting characters challenge)
Dunkin’ Donuts wasn’t exactly number one on my list of potential summer jobs, but when they immediately offered it to me, I j…
A prequel to bla
“Bert, what’re you eating?” I asked, not at all sure I really wanted an aswer.
“Cottage cheese!” he replied happily, shoveli…
A prequel to I Love My Job? (Great Supporting Characters Challenge)
“That doesn’t go there.” Noah separated the red plastic block from the rest, “the wings need to be blue.” He rifled through t…
A prequel to The Only Friend He Has (Great Supporting Characters Challenge)
“Thank you for shopping,” I said, handing a customer her receipt. It was just another long day. I hated being a chashier.
Su…
A prequel to Marty (Great Supporting Character Challenge)
First, let me apologize for taking forever to judge this. I’m currently in the middle of moving, so that’s my first excuse. S…
A sequel to Best Supporting Character Challenge Results
After a somewhat chaotic and decidedly ill-advised ride in a hemi-powered chariot of love, the magic was about to happen Chez…
A sequel to Ooh-Oh, That Magic Feeling
Prandi was smiling at him with the warmest of expressions, her dark eyes glittering up at him. Jameson couldn’t believe she w…
A prequel to Fools in Love
Tim answered his cell phone on the fourth ring and then purposefully waited a few seconds to speak. “Hello,” Tim said. “I tak…
A sequel to A Change of Plans
“But – but I thought you liked me?” Paul sputtered pathetically as he stared at Becca, the Margarita haze starting to dissi…
A sequel to Two For One Special
“Who are you calling crazy? And just what are you implying about me and Becca? I’m not the one two-timing her with this Mex…
A prequel to One Crazy Country
Prandi pushed open the door to the women’s bathroom and stuck her head inside.
“Becca?” she called.
“Go away.”
Prandi walk…
A sequel to In Complete and Utter Shock
“But – but I thought you liked me?” Paul sputtered pathetically as he stared at Becca, the Margarita haze starting to dissi…
A prequel to Two For One Special
Prandi stifled a giggle as she watched the stupefied expression on Paul’s face. _Silly American boy. That’s what you get for …
A sequel to The Look of Love
Prandi pushed open the door to the women’s bathroom and stuck her head inside.
“Becca?” she called.
“Go away.”
Prandi walk…
A prequel to In Complete and Utter Shock
Prandi smiled at Paul, flashing ocher eyes that glittered with a dangerous fire. Jameson recognized that look – it was the lo…
A sequel to An Unsettling Realization
Prandi stifled a giggle as she watched the stupefied expression on Paul’s face. _Silly American boy. That’s what you get for …
A prequel to The Look of Love
Becca’s Margaritas were starting to catch up with her. How many had she had? No idea. All she knew was that she was starting …
A sequel to Off-Kilter
Prandi smiled at Paul, flashing ocher eyes that glittered with a dangerous fire. Jameson recognized that look – it was the lo…
A prequel to An Unsettling Realization
Sassy sized up Old Bess with a disdainful eye. _Ugh, she’s just an old hag. Why on Earth would Becca want to do body shots wi…
A sequel to A Formidable Opponent
Becca’s Margaritas were starting to catch up with her. How many had she had? No idea. All she knew was that she was starting …
A prequel to Off-Kilter
Sassy was in a panic. She had spent most of the afternoon at the mall fixing Becca a Cheer-up! package – a few CDs, the _Di…
A sequel to The Wild Card
Sassy sized up Old Bess with a disdainful eye. _Ugh, she’s just an old hag. Why on Earth would Becca want to do body shots wi…
A prequel to A Formidable Opponent
Prandi knew what Becca was trying to do. It was so transparent. And the funniest part was that Jameson seemed completely nonp…
A sequel to Snare
Jameson was so engrossed in conversation with Prandi that he’d almost forgotten Becca and Paul were even there. That was befo…
A prequel to A True Prince
My hands were shaking from the injection. I still had plenty of energy left.
“It never will.” I responded.
“If only, Mr. Mo…
A sequel to "It's Not That easy, Mr. Mortimer."
“Of course there is no escape…..” I said, pulling out the handles of my energy swords. “There is only victory!”
In a flash…
A prequel to Chaos
“Never?” Faith repeated, feeling slightly faint.
The Hughes walked out the door, waving to her, and smiling.
She sat do…
A sequel to How About No?
Rusty took the bucket out of the pantry in the backshed, snickering vindictively to himself. The bucket was slightly heavy, b…
A prequel to Revenge is a Dish Best Served Piping Hot!
Becca had never seen him like this. It was like a new and improved Jameson. She almost didn’t recognize him when he walked in…
A sequel to The Game
Prandi knew what Becca was trying to do. It was so transparent. And the funniest part was that Jameson seemed completely nonp…
A prequel to Snare
Paul took off first, leaving burn marks on the pavement and the smell of burned rubber in the air. But his Dodge Ram was no m…
A sequel to Second Chance
Becca had never seen him like this. It was like a new and improved Jameson. She almost didn’t recognize him when he walked in…
A prequel to The Game
“You’re babysitting the Hughes twins tonight, right?” Jake asked, sitting comfortably on the couch.
His sister, Faith, sighe…
A sequel to Twin Tornadoes of Disaster
“Never?” Faith repeated, feeling slightly faint.
The Hughes walked out the door, waving to her, and smiling.
She sat do…
A prequel to How About No?
Kyle and Maria were stuck on the church rooftop, presumably where they could do the least harm. Maria sat next to the steeple…
A sequel to We Have To Get His Attention
“What would you do for fifteen million dollars?” Detective Sanders asked his partner, the terrorists’ demands still stalkin…
A prequel to Lost In Thought...
After Prandi hung up the phone, Jameson gave her a high-five.
“Way to go, Prandi! That was inspired!”
“Thanks, Jameson. I…
A sequel to All Sides of the Equation
Paul took off first, leaving burn marks on the pavement and the smell of burned rubber in the air. But his Dodge Ram was no m…
A prequel to Second Chance
Becca held her breath and then looked at the Caller ID. It was a number she didn’t recognize. Despite herself, her heart race…
A sequel to The Call
After Prandi hung up the phone, Jameson gave her a high-five.
“Way to go, Prandi! That was inspired!”
“Thanks, Jameson. I…
A prequel to All Sides of the Equation
Jameson stared at Old Bess, trying to take in what she’d just said.
Finally, he whispered, “You know, Old Bess, that’s so c…
A sequel to True Blue
Becca held her breath and then looked at the Caller ID. It was a number she didn’t recognize. Despite herself, her heart race…
A prequel to The Call
Jameson walked all the way back to Houdini Bar, knowing that his Vespa would still be parked across the street. It was pretty…
A sequel to In the Flesh
Jameson stared at Old Bess, trying to take in what she’d just said.
Finally, he whispered, “You know, Old Bess, that’s so c…
A prequel to True Blue
Detective Sanders walked around the perimeter, examining the church from various vantage points, trying to clear his mind. So…
A sequel to Hinky Demands
Someone in the gathering crowd pointed to the roof of the church. “Hey there, detective,” one of the two very attractive girl…
A prequel to Attention Getters
Tim answered his cell phone on the fourth ring and then purposefully waited a few seconds to speak. “Hello,” Tim said. “I tak…
A prequel to A Change of Plans
The police quickly setup a perimeter. Detective Paul Sanders, a seasoned if not somewhat unconventional hostage negotiator to…
A sequel to The Hostage Negotiator
Kyle and Maria were stuck on the church rooftop, presumably where they could do the least harm. Maria sat next to the steeple…
A prequel to We Have To Get His Attention
Jameson turned to face Becca then, his eyes full of so much hurt that Becca flinched, as if she was the one feeling the pai…
A sequel to Out of Her Life
Jameson walked all the way back to Houdini Bar, knowing that his Vespa would still be parked across the street. It was pretty…
A prequel to In the Flesh
Jameson was the first to wake up. First he became aware of the painful crick in his neck, wincing even before he opened his e…
A sequel to Resistance
Jameson turned to face Becca then, his eyes full of so much hurt that Becca flinched, as if she was the one feeling the pai…
A prequel to Out of Her Life
“Here’s how this is gonna play out,” Dr. Barry said. “Luke, dispose of these two heroes. Nick, Tim. I need you to inform th…
A sequel to It's Time To Start Negotiations
Detective Sanders walked around the perimeter, examining the church from various vantage points, trying to clear his mind. So…
A prequel to Hinky Demands
A cave-in silence accompanied his question.
Time seemed to be passing at breakneck speed, letting the tension stretch as far…
A sequel to Countdown
My hands were shaking from the injection. I still had plenty of energy left.
“It never will.” I responded.
“If only, Mr. Mo…
A prequel to "It's Not That easy, Mr. Mortimer."
Becca had arranged with Sassy to have the apartment all to herself that night. It would have been kind of awkward to seal the…
A sequel to Best Intentions
Jameson was the first to wake up. First he became aware of the painful crick in his neck, wincing even before he opened his e…
A prequel to Resistance
10:1
Those who know in what I tend to take pride will probably have a good guess to what that ratio refers. But it’s numbers…
A sequel to Challenge by Numbers
Jameson lost count. Did he have six Irish Car Bombs or seven? Eight? Nine? All he knew was that he was starting to feel tingl…
A sequel to Any Last Requests?
Becca had arranged with Sassy to have the apartment all to herself that night. It would have been kind of awkward to seal the…
A prequel to Best Intentions
As it turned out, they had three minutes, which would have been ample time to hit the road. The only problem was Kyle refused…
A sequel to A Split Decision
The police quickly setup a perimeter. Detective Paul Sanders, a seasoned if not somewhat unconventional hostage negotiator to…
A prequel to The Hostage Negotiator
Jameson looked up and literally did a double-take. There was an absolute goddess walking his way. Her hair was moving as thou…
A sequel to Double-Take
Jameson lost count. Did he have six Irish Car Bombs or seven? Eight? Nine? All he knew was that he was starting to feel tingl…
A prequel to Any Last Requests?
Did I really find the end of the chain? Man, this is something.
Dear Kevin, you’ll be sorely missed around here. Your baby …
A sequel to Another link in the chain (Thank you Kevin!)
Dear Kevin,
I just found out you are leaving us. For greener pastures.
You will be missed. You kept order and took care of pr…
A prequel to Another Link in the Chain{Thank You Kevin}
Jameson showed up at Houdini Bar at 5:30. The bar was empty except for Jameson, one other patron who was slumped over a newsp…
A sequel to At the Houdini Bar
Jameson looked up and literally did a double-take. There was an absolute goddess walking his way. Her hair was moving as thou…
A prequel to Double-Take
Okay, I honestly have NO idea how many ficlets I’ve written, but I wanted to make a challenge anyway.
For this challenge, y…
A sequel to Ficlets Challenge-Your Theme Song, Your Story
For those of us who aren’t down with acronyms, CCL means “Couldn’t Care Less,” and that’s probably how you’ll feel when I tel…
A sequel to uselessness's PRECISE MANEUVERS Challenge!
There it was out. I’d said it out loud, finally. I’d hardly believed it myself.
His face was blank. His eyes of green search…
A prequel to The Tear (Precise Maneuvers Challenge Sequel)
That night as Jameson was getting ready for bed, he heard a strange buzzing sound coming from inside his desk drawer. “That c…
A sequel to Mysterious Creatures
Jameson showed up at Houdini Bar at 5:30. The bar was empty except for Jameson, one other patron who was slumped over a newsp…
A prequel to At the Houdini Bar
Becca had tossed and turned all Wednesday night, nervous about having to see Jameson in lab the next day, sure he would want …
A sequel to Tossing and Turning
That night as Jameson was getting ready for bed, he heard a strange buzzing sound coming from inside his desk drawer. “That c…
A prequel to Mysterious Creatures
“Let me see,” Prandi said impatiently. After long while, during which she hmmmed and ahhhed several times, she looked up …
A sequel to Of Cilia and Arranged Marriages
Becca had tossed and turned all Wednesday night, nervous about having to see Jameson in lab the next day, sure he would want …
A prequel to Tossing and Turning
Sassy looked up from the vivisected frog. “So what’s your plan? I bet it won’t be as good as herpes.”
“Um, I don’t know if…
A sequel to The Power of Revenge Compels You!
On Thursday Becca was absent in lab. Sassy was there, still shooting venomous looks at Jameson. He tried his best to ignore h…
A prequel to The Beast
Sassy stomped back to her lab table. “What were you thinking?!” Becca hissed as Sassy sat back down on her stool, still clutc…
A sequel to Hey Jealousy
Sassy looked up from the vivisected frog. “So what’s your plan? I bet it won’t be as good as herpes.”
“Um, I don’t know if…
A prequel to The Power of Revenge Compels You!
Jameson was just about to make the first incision when a cold chill unexpectedly crept up his neck.
He shivered and turned t…
A sequel to Watch Me Turn Medieval
The truth was that Jameson wasn’t sorry. Maybe a little disturbed, but not repentant. Despite the fact that a murderous psych…
A prequel to Collateral
“Will you seal that promise with a kiss?” Jameson puckered his lips in what he hoped was an alluring way. Privately, Becca th…
A sequel to A Fish Called Jameson
Jameson was just about to make the first incision when a cold chill unexpectedly crept up his neck.
He shivered and turned t…
A prequel to Watch Me Turn Medieval
Becca stared down at him in what his sobering mind gradually realized must be disgust. A distant part of his brain wondered w…
A sequel to The Condition
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A prequel to A Fish Called Jameson
By the time that there were only a handful of people left at the party, and when the DJ began playing Queen, dedicating “We a…
A sequel to Hey, Mister DJ...Where'd the Tequila Go?
Becca stared down at him in what his sobering mind gradually realized must be disgust. A distant part of his brain wondered w…
A prequel to The Condition
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A sequel to A Promise Is A Promise...Right?
By the time that there were only a handful of people left at the party, and when the DJ began playing Queen, dedicating “We a…
A prequel to Hey, Mister DJ...Where'd the Tequila Go?
I brushed the hair out of my eyes and my grip tightened on my shotgun, ready to send a screaming fast slug flying through a S…
A sequel to Doom <new series>
A cave-in silence accompanied his question.
Time seemed to be passing at breakneck speed, letting the tension stretch as far…
A prequel to Countdown
The Top 4:
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Eliminated (And Why I Liked ‘em):
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A sequel to Make Me Laugh Challenge Results: The Tournament of Champions (Top 4)
The Top Eight:
Serious Misgivings vs. It Wasn’t Funny
Demands vs. The Duel
Lame Clown vs. *A Comprehensive Guide…
A sequel to Make Me Laugh Challenge Results: The Tournament of Champions (Top 8)
Serious Misgivings vs. Lame Clown
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The Duel – Some of, in my opinion, the smartest an…
A prequel to Make Me Laugh Results: The Finals: The Winner IS!!!!!!
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A sequel to Make Me Laugh Challenge Results: The Tournament of Champions (Top 16)
The Top 4:
Serious Misgivings vs. The Duel
Lame Clown vs. Adrenaline Junkies
Eliminated (And Why I Liked ‘em):
...
A prequel to Make Me Laugh Challenge Results: The Tournament of Champions (Top 4)
It was bound to happen sooner or later. Today I wrote my 150th ficlet. So, it seems that it’s about time for another challeng…
A prequel to Make Me Laugh Challenge
The Top Eight:
Serious Misgivings vs. It Wasn’t Funny
Demands vs. The Duel
Lame Clown vs. *A Comprehensive Guide…
A prequel to Make Me Laugh Challenge Results: The Tournament of Champions (Top 8)
At the moment, James Thompson was a speechless Public Address Announcer. He watched helplessly as the New Orleans Zephyrs, cl…
A sequel to Wanna Get Away? (Out-of-Order Challenge)
The fifteen-year-old returned with a plastic bag filled to the brim with cash. James smiled, content that he had made his for…
A sequel to Recognition At Last (Out-of-Order Challenge)
When James fired his weapon in the air, two of the irate New Orleans Zephyr fans tackled him, trying unsuccessfully to pry th…
A prequel to Famous Last Words (Out-of-Order Challenge)
The press box, his home away from home. James looked down at the field. Fans scurried to their seats, concessions in hand. Th…
A sequel to An Honest Mistake (Out-of-Order Challenge)
At the moment, James Thompson was a speechless Public Address Announcer. He watched helplessly as the New Orleans Zephyrs, cl…
A prequel to Wanna Get Away? (Out-of-Order Challenge)
“What on earth were you thinking!?” Mr. Banks, his boss, shouted at the top of his lungs.
“I don’t know,” James, for once …
A sequel to Under Water (Out-of-Order Challenge)
The fifteen-year-old returned with a plastic bag filled to the brim with cash. James smiled, content that he had made his for…
A prequel to Recognition At Last (Out-of-Order Challenge)
It started out like any other day. James Thompson hopped out of bed, a spring to his step. After showering and getting dresse…
A sequel to Wish Me Luck (Out-of-Order Challenge)
The press box, his home away from home. James looked down at the field. Fans scurried to their seats, concessions in hand. Th…
A prequel to An Honest Mistake (Out-of-Order Challenge)
The gun felt like the missing piece of himself he had been searching for his entire life. A gruesome extension of his arm, no…
A sequel to Cash Money (Out-of-Order Challenge)
“What on earth were you thinking!?” Mr. Banks, his boss, shouted at the top of his lungs.
“I don’t know,” James, for once …
A prequel to Under Water (Out-of-Order Challenge)
Incredibly, I’ve now reached the big 500. This is all thanks to the many series I’m a part of with thebetweenspace, *Never …
A sequel to The Out-of-Order Challenge!
It started out like any other day. James Thompson hopped out of bed, a spring to his step. After showering and getting dresse…
A prequel to Wish Me Luck (Out-of-Order Challenge)
“Paul, those girls are taking an awful long time, don’t you think?” Paul’s only response was to take another swig of his Mill…
A sequel to So Freaking Close
With hands that were shaking more from Sassy’s announcement than from Becca having been sick, Becca wiped her mouth and just …
A prequel to A Promise Is A Promise...Right?
Sassy accosted Becca as soon as she opened the bathroom door, pushing her inside and closing the door firmly behind them. A g…
A sequel to Two Girls in the Bathroom = Trouble
“Paul, those girls are taking an awful long time, don’t you think?” Paul’s only response was to take another swig of his Mill…
A prequel to So Freaking Close
Becca stepped into the circle and stood on tiptoe to whisper in Jameson’s ear. The crowd kept clapping rhythmically, waiting,...
A sequel to "I've had the time of my life..."
Sassy accosted Becca as soon as she opened the bathroom door, pushing her inside and closing the door firmly behind them. A g…
A prequel to Two Girls in the Bathroom = Trouble
Jameson blinked, staring at Becca. He noticed that her lower lip curved in the most delicious way. He was tempted, almost, to…
A sequel to Too Forward
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A prequel to "I've had the time of my life..."
Okay, wow it’s been what? Eight months I think. And here I am, 200 hundred ficlets. Finally. So what’s the challenge? Well, i…
A sequel to 200 Ficlets....Maybe a Soundtrack Challenge!!!
“And just who is we Pop’s?”, said Jared.
“Yalls pictures all over da newpapers and the TV,” replied the older man. “It’s all…
A sequel to A New Member of the Gang
The trio made their plans for their next bank robbery.
“I’m tryin to tell you two numnuts, this here plan ya gots in mind…
A prequel to The Trio
Okay, I just made my 1000th comment, which is cool. It means that I’ve been reading a lot of your stories lately and that I…
A sequel to Create A Mixtape For Your Fav Author Challenge
One beautiful afternoon, our beloved Kermit was outdoors painting the exterior walls, of a clients house. Not too far away wa…
A prequel to Saturday Afternoon (Between Space's Mixtape Challenge)
It was a perfectly normal day. The sky was its boldest blue, the clouds forming into various shapes as if trying to amuse us …
A sequel to A Perfectly Normal Day
I jumped to my feet and looked out the busted window, shards of glass at my feet. I could see dozens of tornados approaching …
A prequel to The Only Sensible Thing
nearly 12 months.
more than 900 comments.
finally 100 ficlets.
and always the 1 author.I must say, this definetly for a cha…
A sequel to Saint Chuck's When I Grow Up Challenge [100 Ficlets]
Jared followed the manager into the control room, that housed the security equipment. He observed as the manager pressed but…
A sequel to Invasion Of A Costume Store
“Lets get a bite to eat. I’m starving,” Britney said.
“Yeah me to babe, armed robbery really works up an appitite”, he laugh…
A prequel to Recognition
Jared walks over to the bed with the small bag in hand. He sits on the bed cross legged, getting the hit ready. He removes t…
A sequel to Getting High
Britney followed Jared into the back room. When she made it to the doorway, she saw Jared holding the manager at gunpoint. Ja…
A prequel to Jared Takes Control
9:00:07 PM
Dr. Reeves was at his desk when he heard a noise downstairs. He reached into a drawer and pulled out a gun. He …
A sequel to The Following Takes Place Between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
9:18:41 PM
This was insane. The ransom note demanded every asset Reeves had, including his stock investments. By 10 A.M.
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A prequel to The Following Ficlet Takes Place Between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
The large flying monkey smashed the cockpit window, shattering glass all about.
The pilot was knocked unconscious when the g…
A sequel to Stella Star and the Fight in the Sky with the Giant Flying Ape-Monkey with the Chinese Assault Rifle
Stella surveyed the scene. It seemed hopeless. Broken gyro-plane, vindictive ex-boyfriend, monkey-loving evil genius, surroun…
A prequel to Stella Star and the Great Escape
Ana Cristina’s alarm jolts her awake, Bono’s voice informing her that it’s A Beautiful Day. Already captivated by beauty sh…
A prequel to A Beautiful Summer's Day (Make A Mixtape Based on One of Your Fav Ficleteers Challenge)
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A sequel to NEW QUIZ!!!
“Sounds like a good idea” She said in agreement. Do you know how to break into cars and start them up? She asked.
Jared wal…
A sequel to Second Chance
Britney looked back at Jared with anger in her eyes. He looked at her through the passenger seat. “Come on babe.. Im just str…
A prequel to The road to Salinas
Out side the motel they shared, Jared heard banging on doors and shouting. Jumping up from bed, in just his boxers, he pulled…
A sequel to Almost Caught
“Sounds like a good idea” She said in agreement. Do you know how to break into cars and start them up? She asked.
Jared wal…
A prequel to Second Chance
“Cleveland. You. Yes. No.” Jameson said levelly just as Becca approached. “I’d go to Cleveland.”
She was a bit shocked. Not …
A sequel to The Upper Hand
Jameson blinked, staring at Becca. He noticed that her lower lip curved in the most delicious way. He was tempted, almost, to…
A prequel to Too Forward
Becca tried a little wave, but Jameson was too busy inspecting his beer.
“What are you doing?” Sassy queried testily.
“No…
A sequel to What Guys Want, The Other Point of View
“Cleveland. You. Yes. No.” Jameson said levelly just as Becca approached. “I’d go to Cleveland.”
She was a bit shocked. Not …
A prequel to The Upper Hand
Jameson just stared into his beer, miserable. And the night had started so well…
He had had an inkling, the slightest of…
A sequel to Be Cool, Man, Be Cool.
Jameson just stared into his beer, miserable. And the night had started so well…
He had had an inkling, the slightest of…
A prequel to Be Cool, Man, Be Cool.
“Mawwiage, mawwiage is what bwings us togethew today,” Jesus joked. “We’re here to celebrate the marriage of Luke and Buffy. ...
A sequel to A Very Star Wars Wedding
Dr. Munroe shuffled to where his lover lay, stooping to kiss her furry head, “I shall return for you, my love.”
“Like hell y…
A sequel to Stella Star and The City of the Super-Apes: Lovers Parted
“Let me go, you stub-tailed simians,” Stella screamed, her hands clenched around the neck of a mutant Barbary Macaque.
“Mov…
A prequel to Stella Star Meets Alice the Super Macaque
The celebration was roaring at the Death Star Disco.
“I have to hand it to you, Roland,” Captain Hiller said over celebrato…
A sequel to Star Wars: Oil and Cigars
The Dan Band finished belting out a profanity-laced version of “Total Eclipse of the Heart”.
Chazz and Scott gave each other…
A prequel to A Very Star Wars Wedding Reception
Princess Leia and her entourage finally reached the war zone. Once again, Leia cringed. “Han Solo! Luke Skywalker!” she yel…
A sequel to Star Wars: The Return of the Leia
“Mawwiage, mawwiage is what bwings us togethew today,” Jesus joked. “We’re here to celebrate the marriage of Luke and Buffy. ...
A prequel to A Very Star Wars Wedding
“What’s this?” McMahon said, shocked. “It looks like Jesus is channeling the immortal Hulk Hogan. His body’s shaking as if he…
A sequel to Star Wars: Battle To End All Wars (Part Two)
The celebration was roaring at the Death Star Disco.
“I have to hand it to you, Roland,” Captain Hiller said over celebrato…
A prequel to Star Wars: Oil and Cigars
“Next week on Entourage!”
Eric was reading a script. “What’re you reading, E?” Vince asked his manager.
_“Only the best…
A sequel to Star Wars: An HBO Commercial Break
Princess Leia and her entourage finally reached the war zone. Once again, Leia cringed. “Han Solo! Luke Skywalker!” she yel…
A prequel to Star Wars: The Return of the Leia
Ringside, the commentators described the battle to end all wars. “And they lock up.” McMahon said, “And here’s the test of st…
A sequel to Star Wars: Battle To End All Wars (Part One)
“What’s this?” McMahon said, shocked. “It looks like Jesus is channeling the immortal Hulk Hogan. His body’s shaking as if he…
A prequel to Star Wars: Battle To End All Wars (Part Two)
The gunslinger Roland Deschain had finally met his match. Magneto used his magnetic abnormality to fetch Roland’s dual blaste…
A sequel to Star Wars: A Memorable Battle Cry
“Next week on Entourage!”
Eric was reading a script. “What’re you reading, E?” Vince asked his manager.
_“Only the best…
A prequel to Star Wars: An HBO Commercial Break
Dr. Jennifer Melfi stared at her new patient, wondering why she’d been called into an emergency session in the middle of what…
A sequel to Star Wars: Counseling Couch
Ringside, the commentators described the battle to end all wars. “And they lock up.” McMahon said, “And here’s the test of st…
A prequel to Star Wars: Battle To End All Wars (Part One)
“Hello, Jesus.”
“Hello, Newman,” Jesus said through gritted teeth. “Or should I say, Lucifer, as that’s your real name.”
...
A sequel to Star Wars: Let's Get Ready To Rumble!
The gunslinger Roland Deschain had finally met his match. Magneto used his magnetic abnormality to fetch Roland’s dual blaste…
A prequel to Star Wars: A Memorable Battle Cry
The mob was able to dispatch of the first wave of storm troopers quite easily. But the Brotherhood of Mutants was another sto…
A sequel to Star Wars: Holy Flying Jehovah, Batman!
Dr. Jennifer Melfi stared at her new patient, wondering why she’d been called into an emergency session in the middle of what…
A prequel to Star Wars: Counseling Couch
Zoulag the zombie was sitting, smoking a roll-up, and admiring the puffs of smoke that swirled out of both sides of his neck….
A sequel to The brotherhood enters the fray
“Hello, Jesus.”
“Hello, Newman,” Jesus said through gritted teeth. “Or should I say, Lucifer, as that’s your real name.”
...
A prequel to Star Wars: Let's Get Ready To Rumble!
Meanwhile, in the hangar. A certain beautiful princess with iconic buns exited a ship with two companions, as well as a hoard…
A sequel to Star Wars: Buns of Steel
Zoulag the zombie was sitting, smoking a roll-up, and admiring the puffs of smoke that swirled out of both sides of his neck….
A prequel to The brotherhood enters the fray
The lynch mob moved quickly through the Death Star. Like most angry mobs, they chanted along the way: “No more death and war!...
A sequel to Star Wars: The Lynch Mob
The chaotic cacophony was getting louder and louder. “Leia hates your guts! Leia hates your guts!”
“Just ignore them, honey,...
A prequel to Star Wars: A Heart To Heart
The heroes had to wade through a sea of picketers, and judging by their signs the union of death was not in a festive mood.
...
A sequel to Star Wars: The Union Of Death
Meanwhile, in the hangar. A certain beautiful princess with iconic buns exited a ship with two companions, as well as a hoard…
A prequel to Star Wars: Buns of Steel
8:55:28 PM
Just get in, set the machine, and get out, Arnold thought to himself, sneaking into his own home. _Get in, se…
A sequel to The Following Ficlet Takes Place Between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM
9:13:37 PM
Exclamations muffled by burlap were emanating from the small room down the hall. Marcos, who no longer trusted …
A prequel to The Following Ficlet Takes Place Between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Buffy was actually kind of enjoying her date with the Emperor. Whenever he wasn’t whining or flying off the handle, he coul…
A sequel to Star Wars: A Head Start
The lynch mob moved quickly through the Death Star. Like most angry mobs, they chanted along the way: “No more death and war!...
A prequel to Star Wars: The Lynch Mob
Have you ever stood in line behind someone at the pharmacy, and learned way more that you really wanted to about someone else…
A prequel to Stand-up comedy: In line at the pharmacy [Make me laugh challenge]
Ewok Village
0400 Local Time
4 ABY, Endor’s Forest Moon“Chintoo, rabba tok.”
_Thanks for coming, we’re just going to go o…
A prequel to Serious Misgivings [Make Me Laugh Challenge]
Consoles in the CIC were idle for exactly ten minutes when they simultaneously went black.
“DRADIS and FTL are down!” Lieute…
A prequel to Icon Clash (Make Me Laugh Challenge)
“Come on, make me laugh.”
“No.”
“Make me laugh.”
“No.”
After a pause, Derrick repeated, “Make me laugh.”
Wendell sighed,...
A prequel to It Wasn't Funny [Make Me Laugh Challenge]
The office door opened and a thin man accompanied by a young boy stepped in. “Jon! Charles! What can I do for you?” Paul aske…
A prequel to Demands (Make Me Laugh Challenge)
“Where does a can of carbonated syrup go to college?” Zoe asked, matter of factly.
“Huh?” Micah asked, looking up from his l…
A prequel to The Educated Soft Drink [Make Me Laugh Challenge]
Bob and Dan met at the hedge between their driveway one fine Saturday.
“Hi, Bob!” said Dan cheerily. “How are you?”
“Oh fin…
A prequel to A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood [Make Me Laugh Challenge]
Let me tell you something.
I was almost 6, my birthday was creeping up on me stoically, devouring my age and mental capacity…
A prequel to The First Time [Make Me Laugh Challenge]