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Guardian – Alastair’s Photo Fiction 07Jul13

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Speculative Fiction Word Count: 150 Guardian Jumai’s eye bulged. “It’s a Protection Demon. Very powerful. It guards the bearer even into death.” Kemper cradled the figurine carefully. “Is it … Continue reading

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Sun’s Blessing

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Speculative Fiction Word Count: 150 Sun’s Blessing She found me every Sunday during the summer of my eighteenth year. I waited at a park bench until the park sundial … Continue reading

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A Shot Must Ring Out – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

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

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Dangerous Photography: Alastair’s Photo Fiction 09Jun13

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Story begins after the image. Genre: Science Fiction Word Count: 150 Dangerous Photography “Does it see us?” squeaked Quineek. “I think it sees us!” “It’s coming to investigate.” said Bolnook. “But relax. Stay still.” “It’s … Continue reading

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Made of Money: Alastair’s Photo Fiction 02Jun2013

Here is an entry for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. The goal is to write flash fiction or poetry, a mere 150 words long, from a photo prompt. Everyone is invited to join in on the fun. The page may be found … Continue reading

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The Cost – Alastair’s Photo Fiction 19May2013

Alastair’s Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge to produce flash fiction from a photo prompt. The word limit is 150 words but actually it isn’t a strict limit. Alastair claims the Word Police will not arrest anyone for “dangerous prolixity,” … Continue reading

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A Boy’s Dream: Alastair’s Photo Fiction 12May2013

An entry for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Each week, Alastair Forbes presents a pic to write 150 word flash fiction based upon it. It’s all for fun and the joy of writing, so the limit isn’t strict. Anyone is invited to … Continue reading

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Alastair’s Photo Fiction – The Terrible Weapon – 04-28-13

Each week, Alastair Forbes presents an photo to write a Flash Fiction story based upon the image. The goal is to write a story 150 words in length, although the word police will not show up at the door if … Continue reading

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