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Twittering Tales #136 – 14 May 2019

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Love at First Sight

He was completely mesmerised by her expression. How proportionate her facial features were, her mouth slack open and the blank look in her glassy eyes.

Then the phone rang.

He sighed, kissed her lips gently and put her head back in the refrigerator before answering the wall phone.

(279 characters)

Horror is my new favourite genre to write these days, although I am still trying to figure out the macabre without overt dramatisation.

If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.

About the challenge: Each Tuesday I will provide a photo prompt. Your mission, if you choose to accept the challenge, is to tell a story in 280 characters or less. When you write your tale, be sure to let me know in the comments with a link to your tale. This is important as I have noticed that some of the ping backs have not been working. If you would prefer to post your tale in the comments (some people have very specific blog themes but still want to participate), I am happy to post a link to your site when I post your tale in the Round Up.

Prompt: Twittering Tales #136 – 14 May 2019

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Twittering Tales #134 – 30 April 2019

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Story #1: Lover’s Letters

She tied the letters into a thick bundle; within these letters lay her lover’s heart. His words meant nothing; he broke her heart so she burnt the letters containing his heart.

This is how you treat a heartless man, she thought, looking at her lover’s corpse lying at her feet.

(276 characters)

Story #2: The Letters

He found the letters while looking for a nail file in the dressing table; he finally knew the truth behind their misfortune. To think she was capable of such vile act! His very own wife!

Yet, she was unrepentant upon confrontation.

“They’re harmless, dear. All chain letters are.”

(278 characters)

Hah! I originally started with no ideas but it is amazing how the words flow as I started writing. Now, I ended up with two twitter tales and I’m quite proud of both stories. Especially since they are stories of different genre, resulting from the same prompt.

Well, the first story is a little dark and grim. Truth be told, I was actually frightened by my own story. Not to be obnoxiously proud but I had the shivers as I edited my own story to keep to 280 characters. So let’s end on a lighter note with the second story, shall we?

If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.

About the challenge: Each Tuesday I will provide a photo prompt. Your mission, if you choose to accept the challenge, is to tell a story in 280 characters or less. When you write your tale, be sure to let me know in the comments with a link to your tale. If you would prefer to post your tale in the comments (some people have very specific blog themes but still want to participate), I am happy to post a link to your site when I post your tale in the Round Up.

Prompt: Twittering Tales #134 – 30 April 2019

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #24

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Title: The Husband

“Let me in, please! I need you, Jenny.”

Jenny closed her eyes and ignored the plea. It was over between them; she knew this but her husband did not. Her ex-husband. And now, he stood outside pleading, she sobbing quietly inside, separated by a door. So near yet so far.

“Please, give me a chance. Give us a chance.”

She leaned against the door, trying to control her sobs and the urge to threw open the door. Just go away, she chanted in her mind. Oh, how tempted she was to open the door.

“Please, baby.”

“Go away,” she finally cried out, no longer able to control herself. “Just go away! Please! I killed you myself!”

(116 words)

I love me a twist. I have been trying to master the art of adding twists to my stories without too much squeaking sound. I’m not sure how this one plays out though. Please leave comments to tell me if it works out. Thanks!

If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.

Here’s how it works:

Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.)
You respond with something CREATIVE

Here are some suggestions:

  • An answering photo
  • A cartoon
  • A joke
  • A caption
  • An anecdote
  • A short story (flash fiction)
  • A poem
  • A newly minted proverb, adage or saying
  • An essay
  • A song—the lyrics or the performance

You have plenty of scope and only two criteria:

  • Your creative offering is indeed yours
  • Your writing is kept to 150 words or less

Prompt: Crimson’s Creative Challenge #24