outwrite flash fiction

flash fiction pieces written in response to Outwrte fiction group (Norwich)

Blind Date

As he logged on to the dating site, he felt his heart sink a little. It always felt slightly seedy, emphasising his approaching middle-age and desperation.

The Show

Slick city rain ran mirrors over steely roads, reflecting fairy light strings of sickly yellow street lamps.

The Kiss

As she felt the suffocating, foul-tasting slime force its way into her mouth, choking even her ability to fight back, she knew this was a nightmare she would not easily forget.

The Flight

Looking out across the landscape she could see something shimmering in the distance. Curiosity drew her in its direction.
Cherry

The Woman

When she was a young girl, her favourite pass-time was dressing up. She would wait until her mother was busy in the garden, and her brother was out, and sneak in to her brother's room.