A Day in the Life of a Ballet Seamstress – Friday Fictioneers

Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the Friday Fictioneers, a group of writers who gather to compose a 100-word story based on a photo prompt. This week's photo was brought to us by Sandra Crook. Sandra, thanks for the inspiration. When I look at a sewing machine, I think of costumes. My story is a …

Fireworks Sessions – Friday Fictioneers

Thanks to our lovely Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the Friday Fictioneers, a group of writers who meet weekly to write 100-word stories based on a photo prompt. Check them out! Thanks to Vijaya Sundaram for this week's spirited photo. Happy Labor Day to those who are celebrating! (Humor: 99 words) Fireworks Sessions "You don't actually …

Beneath – Friday Fictioneers

Happy Friday Fictioneers! I've missed everyone. I have been away for a spell. This is a repeat for me, but I reworked this a bit. I don't know if I made any improvements. As always, thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for keeping everything afloat. Congratulations to Rochelle for completing her edits for her third novel in …

A Journey by Boat – Friday Fictioneers

Here's a biographical sketch of  my grandparents' journey to America. I never got to meet them, but I am grateful for learning about them from my father while was he living. Although it saddens me to think that when I first posted this, he was still alive, I'm still happy we had the chance to …

Caught – Friday Fictioneers

It's a summer rerun. I loved this prompt back in October 2012 when I wrote this story, and I still love it today. My story...I'm not so sure about. I thought about rewriting the ending, maybe something with more punch, more drama. But after recent events, I had a change of heart. Maybe it's okay …

Cottage in the Woods – Friday Fictioneers

As near as I can tell, this prompt was my very first Friday Fictioneers story, four years ago! It's hard to believe. I couldn't help but run my story this week...although I made a few changes...because guess what else? June 1st also marks my 4-year Anniversary with WordPress! This is a double celebration of sorts! Thanks …

The Doctor is “In” – Friday Fictioneers

It's time for a 100-word story, brought to you by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, our wonderful host for Friday Fictioneers. Each week, we are challenged to write a 100-word story based on a photo prompt. Thanks to J. Hardy Carroll for this week's photo. All are welcome to participate. Give it a try. (100 words) The Doctor …