Category Archives: free read

Flash Fic: Crossing the Field

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Fenraven

I stopped at the edge of the field of long grass. He turned. “Problem?” “I’m barefoot.” “So what? Afraid you might step on a dead body?” He grinned. “Lyme’s disease, asshole.” He rolled his eyes. “Uh-huh. Well, if it makes … Continue reading →

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Flash Fic: What a Falling Off Was There

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Fenraven

Author’s note: I went a little over the word limit with this one, and I’m not sorry. 🙂 Levi Ask someone what an angel looks like, and they’ll often say, “Glowing porcelain skin, mesmerizing blue eyes, luxurious blonde hair. They’re … Continue reading →

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Flash Fic: Sketch Artist

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Fenraven

Marc’s favorite place in winter was the conservatory, with the winding brick paths that led through tropical trees and plants. The humid warmth was soothing to skin that had been buffeted by sub-zero temps. As usual he leisurely struck out … Continue reading →

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Flash Fic: Afterlife

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Fenraven

Dying wasn’t what I thought it would be. I figured I’d draw one last breath and vanish, and I wouldn’t even know I was gone. Whatever energy was left in my body when I croaked would dissipate, and I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Flash Fic: Different World

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Fenraven

Dad slapped his neck in disgust. “The fish aren’t biting but the mosquitoes sure are.” I was covered in itchy red blotches, one of which I’d scratched so hard, it bled. “Can we go in now?” “If we don’t catch … Continue reading →

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