Flash in the Pan is another opportunity for you to enjoy Flash Fiction. I was happy to find it, but I am sure there are others who do not know. While flash can mean a lot of things, for this specific challenge it is limited to 150 words or less. There is a range of limits for each of the words selected for the Flash in the Pan challenge and Up is one of those with the highest word limit.
By selecting the words in the quarter’s list you can know your word limit. The exciting thing is that these stories are collected for publication each quarter. But, only 250 flashes entered will make the publication, so do not hesitate. The theme for this quarter’s edition is Boys and Their Toys.
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Motorcycle (75)
“I could buy it and it would be fine,” Harold said.
“No, it won’t. Your father died riding one of these death machines.”
“A motorcycle is like anything, if you ride it wrong it can take your life,” Harold reasoned.
Marie stood with her arms crossed and shook her head vehemently. “I don’t want you to!”
“I am retired and want to enjoy my freedom.”
“You can’t if you are dead.”
“You worry too much!”
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The word limit for Motorcycle is 75 words. Check out http://mommasmoneymatters.com/flash-fiction/ for the rules and to join the fun.
There is another flash fiction for you to try. It is known as Five Sentence Fiction. Lillie McFerrin is the originator of this challenge and each week she floats a new single word prompt for those who take part to use in creating their entries. You can find this weeks challenge here.
