Tag Archives: Flash Fiction

Button Flash Nine: Breaking the Rules with MLK Jr.

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Elizabeth Jennings

To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I’m breaking all the rules.  For this, my Ninth Button Flash Story, I’m disregarding arbitrary word and time limits.  And, here’s the kicker:  the piece you are about to read is not even … Continue reading →

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Black Friday

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

My eighth Button Flash is for all the contrarians out there on Black Friday.  Here’s  250 words written in one hour, all about a reader’s button.  Thanks, Marilyn B!  Black Friday In most ways, Mary was an ordinary person.  She … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction, Button Style No. 7

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

Here’s the seventh Flash Fiction, Button Style.  It’s a little coming of age story for Halloween.  Many thanks to Celia B. for the puppy button.    October, Ninth Grade “Trick or treating in high school?” Cassidy picked at her cafeteria … Continue reading →

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Button Flash 6: Flapper Girl

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

For my sixth Button Flash–250 words in one hour–I’m having a go at a little fan fiction.  This is a first for me!  Thanks to Judy B. for the sparkly button. Flapper Girl Will brushed off his tux before entering … Continue reading →

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Button Flash 5: Field Research

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

Here’s another Button Flash Fiction Piece–250 words in one hour!  Thanks to Joyce R. for the wonderful and exotic button, which sparked an interesting story. Field Research Nobody knew why Mrs. Vaughn wore her silk brocade vest every day.  Lots … Continue reading →

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Button Flash Four — A Summer Thing

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

Here’s a fun beach romance for the fourth Flash Fiction, Button Style, 250 words in one hour.  Button from Lorelei M.   A Summer Thing “I don’t understand.” This was why she didn’t say good-bye.  How had she forgotten? She … Continue reading →

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Button Flash 2: My Sister’s Closet

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

Here is the second entry in my Flash Fiction, Button Style project.  250 words written in one hour.  Thanks to Katie W. for the button picture! My Sister’s Closet “We’re supposed to get a referral from Social Services,” the woman … Continue reading →

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Flying Saucer: First Button Flash

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Elizabeth Jennings

Here it is, the first Button Flash, 250 words written in one hour.  Kudos to Alicia B. for the first button photograph! Flying Saucer Jamey watched. He held his breath and willed his body to be still, his eyes to … Continue reading →

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