Stories posted 2/13/2008

  • A whisper

    The rain drops stream down the car window.
    I draw pictures in my head with them. We’re on the never ending drive home. I year…

  • Irma Story-xv Inspired by text

    On Monday Irma and myself were present at the very office. After doing Persian into Croatian interpretation that took hardly …

  • Fangirl

    She was an absolute fangirl when it came to him. Everyone knew it. He probably knew it too. She didn’t hide it. She reveled i…

  • Irma Story-xvi Inspired by text

    And that was that. She invited me for a long talk after my work saying She was a vegetarian doing yoga and meditation that we…

  • Six words encountered on a highway Inspired by text

    Suitcase contents; insensate eyes; blood; silence.

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  • Six Words: In Memoriam for Roy. RIP Inspired by text

    “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” .............................................................................................

  • Irma Story-xvii Inspired by text

    Mr. Bulat asked Irma if she know about ‘self’. Finding her knocking at her chest he said yes that is you chest containing you…

  • One Last Smoke

    “I thought you quit smoking,” she said without hesitation, as if to remind him of his promise.

    “I tried my best. I just can’...

  • Irma Story-xviii Inspired by text

    Now you know that foreign substance or directions from mind to mind can change the equilibrium of one’s self. And that is wha…

  • Irma Story-xix Inspired by text

    Now Mr. Bulat stopped for a while that made me say ‘but She feels touching on her body …’ My professor instantly interrupted …

  • Zeebra

    ” the heat is on as the race continues… Mr. Obama and Ms.Clinton are keeping the world busy …Unbelievable … If it were …

  • My astronomical contribution Inspired by text

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  • The Clans Inspired by text

    “Let’s go to the basement,” Iris said. She herded them downstairs. She locked the door behind them and gestured them to sit o…

  • All Together Inspired by text

    “My dad took me hunting. I have my own gun at home,” Mark said, still unsure where this was going.
    “Well, as you know, when t…

  • Learning More About Aedin Inspired by text

    “Tell me more about him,” Kamaria laid back, munching on a few chips.
    “There isn’t much to tell,” Jenny said, thoughtfully si…

  • Love does'nt Conquer..Not always anyway

    “Wow. I havn’t spoken to you in nearly a whole year. Since you’ve moved, things have changed. I’ve missed you.”

    “Really? It’...

  • Nate and Mike, You Guys are Awesome Mature Inspired by text

  • six word memiors challenge Inspired by text

    I will never be the same.
    And I am okay with that.
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  • Bones and Pampas Grass

    The horse galloped through the tall, yellow grass raising clouds of red dust that mingled with the smell of the trodden weeds…

  • Life Lessons

    Life Lessons-

    Drag me down
    please put me out
    out of my misery
    I cant live this way
    I cant stand to be me
    Life is hard and ro…

  • The Past Inspired by text

    Riley opened the door cautiously.
    “Well, what do you know? If it isn’t my ol’ buddy Abaddon,” Luna chuckled.
    “Don’t laugh at…

  • Painful Memory Inspired by text

    My head is going to explode. I know it is.
    Luna curled up into a fetal ball, convulsing with spasms of pain. She could hear…

  • Just A Breakup Poem

    Figures it would rain today
    Right after I let you get away
    I thought it was you I was piercing through
    But I cut myself so de…

  • Only Six Words Inspired by text

    He made me lose the game.

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  • The Jump

    The chopper descended on the Piscataqua with a stomach-rolling churn. The men crouched, single file, and prepared to jump.

    S…

  • If you want to live Inspired by text

    I darted out the open door and down the hall. Everything seemed to be closing in on me. I hit a wall and with no strenght to…

  • six words long Inspired by text

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  • Am I Me?

    Did you know:

    1)Did you know that I really never let the real me shine? Probably not.
    2)Did you know that I don’t trust any …

  • A Silent Dinner Party

    “It’s quiet.”

    “Yeah, too quiet.”

    “What kind of party is this, anyway?”

    “Must be some kinda joke. What day is it?”

    “Wednes…

  • It's what you do to me... [Six word memoirs challenge] Inspired by text



    The way you say my name.


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  • Escape Inspired by text

    I sat bolt upright, and went to the door.
    “WE WILL BUST THIS DOOR DOWN!” The police shouted as I ran towards the door.
    I jump…

  • Double the Evidence Inspired by text

    BING! BING! BONG! Hannah answered her text message. It was from Amy. ‘Hey, Hannah? Do you want to spend the night at my h…

  • No Great Why Inspired by text

    Sieze the day, no great why.
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  • As for the memories

    Can’t get enough of a bad thing, huh?
    That’s just like you.
    Tell me only what you think I want to hear,
    so that I…

  • Homecoming

    Bryan looked about the inside of the mildew-ridden cottage as his thoughts turned to the years he spent growing up here. As …

  • Hands

    The way he ran his hand up and down my arm, letting his hands linger here and there. Awaking my senses with each touch. Takin…

  • 7.2

    I was standing behind the counter, alphabetizing the video returns. The shop was fairly empty. Just me, my boss and a custome…

  • Drea's Torment Inspired by text

    Her training had been completed. She had learned her final lesson in death and pain and now she would become a vessel of the …

  • Ego Libido Amo Tu In Aeternum, 20 Inspired by text

    The mage cursed itself for summoning the flaming beast. Though this flaming tornado, one I could not hope to eliminate, was…

  • Blue Meander: The NEW First Mate Inspired by text

    The men looked at each other and then huddled into a small group. I couldn’t hear anything at all, they were so effective in …

  • Candy Crime Caper Inspired by text

    Butterfinger and I were on the trail of the Hershey Kisses Killer
    We questioned a group of Lemon Heads, they didn’t have a cl…

  • At the Meeting Inspired by text

    After a moment of silence, those Ficleteers who feel comfortable doing so are invited to join me in a prayer to their Higher …

  • Strangers on a Bus

    The rough faux leather of the bus seats rubbed against the backs of the passengers as they were jostled up and down in a rhyt…

  • Sticky Situation in CandyLand Inspired by text

    The Smarties weren’t very smart after all, they didn’t know where Tootsie Roll Pop had gone to.
    Goobers told us to talk to Ba…

  • Ego Libido Amo Tu In Aeternum, 21 Inspired by text

    It started as the Shinen of the Moon was convinced to tear down its patron fort. Then, they invaded the City of the Mousepeop…

  • Sudden Calm After The Storm Inspired by text

    Rory had never been more terrified in his life. The shocking part is the fear he is feeling isn’t for himself. It’s for Quarr…

  • Not My Fault Inspired by text

    I wanted something, something that would indicate to him that I wanted to take our relationship to the next level, so not onl…

  • An echo's answers to a quirky quiz. Inspired by text

    I have this fixation with eating dry cereal, (on a stool sometimes) late at night, in the middle of the kitchen.

    I might try…

  • Alexa Speaks at a Meeting Inspired by text

    Hi, I’m a Ficletholic. I’m here because for an hour, I know I won’t check my account for comments or wonder why I didn’t get …

  • I HATE BOWLING!!!! Inspired by text

    “I refuse to be ignored!” Stephie screamed at me.
    I winced and tried to continue reading my book as if I hadn’t heard her.
    “H…

  • pens&feathers quirky challenge- my answer. Inspired by text

    “quirk” is one of my favorite words.

    there was this quote from the movie, Runaway Bride />Peggy: “See, nobody likes me, bec…

  • My Last Valentine (Valentine's Day Challenge) Inspired by text

    “Excited for tonight?” Marie asked throwing on her scrubs.
    “Yeah” Tracy grinned. “Kevin’s going to pick me up and I’m wearing…

  • Unrequited Love Inspired by text

    She said “bye.” I never could.

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  • ...And even MORE questions. Inspired by text

    How did Aedin get a picture of me? Kamaria thought. I never met him before today…
    “As I was saying, it was really creep…

  • The Explanation Inspired by text

    “Welcome, Miranda Topas, to the Maze.”

    What is happening to me? thought Miranda. Am I going crazy? She had just woken up…

  • Sillouhette pt. 3 Inspired by text

    The creature snareld from where it was hiding. In a matter of seconds it turned into a vicous dragon, smoke pouring out of it…

  • Quirky (Pens and Feathers Challenge) Inspired by text

    My Quirky

    When I walk on the sidewalk I stare down at my feet and make sure I don’t step on any cracks. Sometimes I even hav…

  • The Suburbs. Inspired by text

    Dad waited until I was in the car, strapped down into the seat, and riding at a speed of eighty miles an hour down a busy fre…

  • Dancer Inspired by a photo

    She danced. She danced barefoot in the summer grass, racing through the crests and valleys with all the character of a black-...

  • Meditating. Inspired by text

    The rest of the afternoon in the car was pure silence. I pulled my feet expertly into the lotus posistion and practiced my me…

  • Grape Soda, White Shirt. Round One: Fight! Inspired by text

    Ash and Jerry sat down at a table with their trays.
    “So who is it?” Ash asked him curiously.
    “Who is what?” Jerry asked innoc…

  • Judicial Execution

    I woke with a start.

    “Where am I?”

    Sitting upright in a darkened room, I try to reach out with my senses to tell me where …

  • Captain Trigger-Happy Inspired by text

    Boston, MA – Brian Barrel a.k.a. ‘Captain Trigger-Happy’ was found dead in his bed on Monday morning, aged 67. The police hav…

  • Unrequited Love Inspired by text

    lav01: too bad you just can’t have both

    aron11: too bad I can’t have one

    Is it wrong loving two guys? That’s what I can…

  • Drea's Wrath Inspired by text

    “Take whatever sick pleasure you will have in killing me then, Lupa Savage! What’s left of your kind will never last against …

  • Pumpkin...Apple...Custard.... Inspired by text

    My quirks…

    Well, for one, I have certain cleaning habits that need to be met. If I take a bath I need music, a book, a d…

  • 3.StovoHobo's 5 Word Challenge: Kelsey The Klepto Inspired by text

    Kelsey, being a chronic kleptomaniac, couldn’t stop herself from ‘taking’ the pizza cutter from the shelf in Wal-mart.

    S…

  • Happy Valentine's Day!

    ♥ Dear Fellow Ficleteers, ♥
    I probably won’t be on tomorrow, so Happy Valentine’s Day in advance! I hope you all have a day…

  • In the forest,I can see him.

    In the forest,
    I can see him,
    in the forest he speaks to me,
    in the forest his eyes glow.
    His skin sparkles and shimmers,
    he …

  • Claire's Confession Inspired by text

    Claire paces around her appartment. She feels horrible about the conversation she had with Claire. She cried herself to sleep…

  • Decision Ruined Inspired by text

    “Roger?” I asked in a shaky voice.

    “Yes Gloria, it’s me,” he said, softer now.

    “You came back. Why?”

    “After those five…

  • The Fate of The Three Inspired by text

    “Let us throw them in the dungeons!”
    Abella, Aurora, and Quinn are now in a separate room discussing The Three’s punishment.
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  • Burdens Inspired by text

    My eyes flitted back to the book, nubby embossed leather and pages aged yellow at the edges. I wanted to touch it, feel it, l…

  • A Princely Hostage Inspired by text

    Swept away in a current of rage, the Guardian continued to tighten its cords in a deathgrip around Geran’s chest and throat. ...

  • The Jonas Robbery

    It was yet another boring day. I had nowhere to go, nothing to do, so I wandered outside and down the street to the groccery…

  • The Room Inspired by a photo

    I entered the room. There was a man sitting with his back to me and the door.

    He spoke and he told me to stop where I was. S…

  • Death Water

    “Oh my God. No, no no no!!!! Oh my God, oh my God!” I wailed. The tears were flooding my eyes and I barely see. My throat fel…

  • The Room (part 2) Inspired by text

    This was just all in my imagination. I open my eyes and the light came on. The man was back in the chair.

    This time facing m…

  • Rainy Days Inspired by text

    The weather out was pretty nasty, many said. It rained the next day after it snowed, and the temperature became warmer. I pre…

  • GERARD WAY>I love him Inspired by a photo

    Pete is soo gay,I hate but I have a gay crush on him.
    I hate Brendon Urie,he is too hot.takes all the attention off me.I wann…

  • Part 4 to Moonlight Nightmares Inspired by text

    There is no use protecting him. He is a lost cause.
    “Liar!”
    That menacing chuckle rang again in the tiny room. She had no i…

  • I Am Done

    I am letting go
    It may be hard but I am
    I can’t just see you everyday and pretend everything is ok
    I can’t not pay attention …

  • Can't Say No Inspired by text

    What, she was going to say no to him? Hell no! Not when his lovely eyes were smiling into hers and an oddly shy half smile ti…

  • In Another Woman's Clothes Inspired by text

    “Oh, gross, sorry,” I said, stepping back. Pierre was now nearly as wet as I was, fuzzy remnants of soap suds sticking to the…

  • The Last Jonas Brothers CD Part 2: Meeting Them Inspired by text

    “No way!” I exclaimed. Joe laughed, “Keep it down. I don’t want everyone to know I’m here.” He was wearing a black hat and bi…

  • Dear Mister Inspired by a photo

    Dear Mister,
    I warned you. I warned you and I warned you and I warned you. But do you ever listen to me? Noo I don’t think so…

  • Step 4: Think It Over Inspired by text

    Emilia looked bewildered. “How can you do that?” she asked. I shrugged. It didn’t seem like a big deal to me. “It’s what I do…