Category Archives: Flash Fiction

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A Light In the Darkness (346)

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Victoria

A Light In the Darkness He paused for a moment when he reached the driveway, holding up his cellphone like a flashlight to check the number on the mailbox.  The numbers wiggled a little when he tried to focus on … Continue reading →

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Vicky, age 5

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Victoria

Dear Diary, Today, I touched the ocean.  It didn’t seem very big at all, but it goes all the way out.  When I tried to walk out to it, it ran away from me, and I had to chase it. … Continue reading →

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The Volunteer (235)

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Victoria

The Volunteer I go where I’m needed.  On call, any night of the year.  Just give me a ring and I’ll be there, ready to hold a hand and offer comfort.  I’ve got a counseling license and ministerial credentials (strictly … Continue reading →

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The First Man On Mars (299)

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Victoria

The First Man On Mars “It ain’t workin’, Chief,” came the voice over the party line.  I shook my head, slowly. You can’t shake your head fast in a helmet anyways, but I wanted to show some respect, even if … Continue reading →

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A Recipe For Endings

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Victoria

A Recipe For Endings Picture her in your mind. Caress her with the evening’s charcoal sky. Gather the laurel in the beaded dawn. Follow her footsteps to Delphi. Cast the wreath at the oracle’s sandals. Take the name the smoke … Continue reading →

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And a Star to Guide Me Home (324)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Victoria

And a Star to Guide Me Home The night never falls here. Shadows shift, grow longer and shorter, but never entirely fade. It’s a strange world here, in the dusky times. I miss the stars. I came here for a … Continue reading →

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