55 - Safety First

He peeked inside the cabin and was daunted at what he saw. Nothing had prepared him for this adventure. The responsibility was enormous, but in spite of the ripped vinyl, rusted valves and antiquated displays, he felt up to the challenge. Gingerly, he took his seat.

Only he would be responsible for what happened next.

About Friday Flash 55: The challenge is to write a complete story in fifty-five words. If you've written a 55-flash, go let The G-Man know!

New Flash Fiction

New story about Vince and the gang: New Year's Resolution

55 - Destiny

“Yard Sale of Destiny,” the sign said. In need of ideas, she gave it a shot. At the stated address she found cardboard boxes of old sheets, VHS tapes, costume jewelry and paperback novels. Was this shabby detritus her destiny? Disturbed by the implications, she signed up for a yoga class on the way home.

About Friday Flash 55: The challenge is to write a complete story in fifty-five words. If you've written a 55-flash, go let The G-Man know!

New Jazz Gang Fiction - Christmas Edition

The Jazz Gang is working hard to entertain you with some cheerful Christmas tunes: Jingle All the Way

New Jazz Gang Fiction

I've posted a new Jazz Gang story: In Sickness and in Health.

55 - Shipwreck

She was sent to sea with such high hopes, only to be tossed one stormy night onto the rocky beach of a small island. Now her rusted hull offers opportunity of a different sort. Captured in artists’ oils and watercolors, her image pixelated in the photos of tourists, the little ship will live on forever.

About Friday Flash 55: The challenge is to write a complete story in fifty-five words. If you've written a 55-flash, go let The G-Man know!

55 - Refuge

Summer drought had turned the yard to brown grass and dust. The garden went unplanted and trees subsisted on their city-ordained weekly water ration. Where in this hot dry world was a guy to take refuge? Hooray for the mechanical genius of humans! Thanks to the condenser of their air conditioner, one wet haven remained.

About Friday Flash 55: The challenge is to write a complete story in fifty-five words. If you've written a 55-flash, go let The G-Man know!

Sunday 160: Room 102

Who are you, alone in room102? You don't belong. Has some great tragedy befallen you? Are you hiding from a jealous lover? Who are you, alone over there in 102?

Monkey Man hosts the Sunday 160. Write something in 160 characters!