Tag Archives: Alastair Forbes

Guard Ornament – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on December 22, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story about a Christmas ghost begins after the photo. Genre: Urban Fantasy/Humor/Christmas Tale Guard Ornament Slappy the Labrador had a Christmas ornament all his own. After the Christiansons put up their Christmas tree, Slappy … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alastair Forbes, Christmas Ornament, Christmas Tale, FBI, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Labrador, Robbery, Short Fiction, Short Story, Urban Fantasy, Writing Challenge | 13 Comments

Collecting Ashes – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on November 19, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. An Indian Joneseque story begins after the photo. Genre: Speculative Fiction/Humor Word Count: 200 Collecting Ashes The security guard was asleep from a sleeping pill dropped into his coffee. The Doberman guard dogs were feasting … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alastair Forbes, Ashes, Dyson, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Indiana Jones, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Sunday Photo Fiction, Vacuum Cleaner, Writing Challenge | 9 Comments

Meeting Dad – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on November 10, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story about love and heartbreak begins after the photo. Genre: Historical/Humor Word Count: 400 Meeting Dad “Mom. I want to meet, Dad.” “How did we meet? Well, it was on the family boat.” She … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alastair Forbes, Fishing Village, Flash Fiction, Funny, Gaijin, Historical Fiction, Humor, Japan, Sampan, Short Fiction, Short Story, Sorceress, Speculative Fiction, World War 2 | 17 Comments

The Golem – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on October 27, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Urban Fantasy/Humor Word Count: 232 The Golem Magic had returned to the world. Unlike the previous reign of magic, we had internet this time. Hoary tomes were no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alastair Forbes, Bus, Flash Fiction, Funny, Golem, Humor, Radiation Waste, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Sunday Photo Fiction, Terry Pratchett, Urban Fantasy, Writing Challenge | 21 Comments

Bloody Tourists – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on October 20, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. A bit of loose literary liberty taken with heraldic meanings. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Travel/Humor Word Count: 204 Bloody Tourists Recently, I was lucky to visit historical sites with my friend, Ethan Hatton, … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alastair Forbes, Flash Fiction, Funny, Gargoyle, heraldic shield, Heraldry, Humor, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Tourists, Travel | 16 Comments

The Great Birdseed Robbery – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on October 6, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Crime/Humor Word Count: 250 The Great Birdseed Robbery The smell of sunflower and millet seeds wafted through the grate. The notorious southside gang, “The Blood Feathers,” made final preparations. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alastair Forbes, Birdseed, Flash Fiction, Funny, Gang, Goodfeathers, Humor, Robbery, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story | 21 Comments

Here in America – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on September 30, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Spy Fiction/Humor Word Count: 250 Here in America Ryan gestured at the building across the street from the cafe. “And that ugly behemoth is the headquarters for America’s newest … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alastair Forbes, Bomb, China, Covert Operations, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Intelligence Agency, Intelligence Operations, Photo Fiction, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story | 20 Comments

A Shot Must Ring Out – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on June 18, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Genre: Techno-Thriller Word Count: 150 Story begins after the image. A Shot Must Ring Out Xu stepped before Dr. Suiza at the steps. “I’m sorry doctor,” he said sincerely. “I cannot let you pass.” “It’s … Continue reading →