by Kristin | Jan 17, 2022 | Micro Fiction
“Dinner time!” There was a pounding of feet as three children raced down the stairs, sliding into the kitchen one after the other. “What are we eating, Mom?” “Spaghetti.” “YAY!” Smiling, Mom placed bowls in front of each...
by Kristin | Oct 23, 2021 | Creative Writing, Micro Fiction, Writetober
Alice rolled out of bed, slid into her slippers, and shuffled into the living room. She glanced at the thermostat, rolled her eyes, then turned up the dial. Twenty minutes later, Robert joined her. He took two steps past the thermostat, then stopped, walked back, and...
by Kristin | Oct 14, 2021 | Creative Writing, Micro Fiction, Writetober
Jennifer and Sam sat on a bench overlooking the ocean. Their first date had gone well. Together, they watched the sun sink over the waves. When the last golden drop disappeared, Sam leaned in. Anticipating a kiss, Jennifer closed her eyes. Sam’s canines grew as...
by Kristin | Oct 13, 2021 | Creative Writing, Micro Fiction, Writetober
Johnny stopped in front of the abandoned Anderson house at the end of the block. The windows were shuttered, tools rusted in the former garden, and spiders had lived there longer than people. But today something had changed. Johnny sniffed, then glanced up. There was...
by Kristin | Oct 12, 2021 | Micro Fiction, Writetober
Denise sunk down into her leather couch, popcorn and blanket at the ready, The trick-or-treaters had stopped coming, and now she was ready for something really scary. Partway through the movie, the screen went dark. There was movement from the corner, and a low voice...
by Kristin | Oct 6, 2021 | Creative Writing, Micro Fiction, Writetober
I pulled the barbed wire apart to let Will slip through, then followed after to the abandoned construction site. We crept towards the building when a loud howl startled us. Heavy footsteps. Like an animal. Closer. We ran. I passed through the barbed wire. Will got...
