DWAAFlash Fiction Trots ForwardLast year’s popular FLASH FICTION additions to our DWAA blog were so popular that we are asking for more! Flash (very short) fiction is a popular genre, known for the ability to tell a STORY…Flash Fiction | February 24, 2025
Barbara E. Magera, MDStorm ComfortThe weather radio siren fuels my terror. Thunder claps and crashing tree limbs prelude the freight train roar of a tornado. Lightening illuminates a water spout endangering Charleston harbor. My heartbeat races as my eardrums pound…Flash Fiction | August 29, 2024
Marsha M. PughChoir Practice“We need to get started!” Swan announces to the group. “Let’s make it loud and live!” she demands. Her daughters, son and granddaughters all line up, tails wagging; sure their voices will make their singing…Flash Fiction | August 27, 2024
Leslie BrownGoodbye Dog CrateI was in a dog crate once. Someone told my mother a crate was good for dogs. So she put me in there. I knew she wouldn’t last very long. I saw her cover her…Flash Fiction | August 24, 2024
Debby McMullen, CDBCProtectorsHarvey looked fondly at Naomi, finally asleep. The breakup was rough. His human was safer now. His tail thumped on the bed softly as Bella walked back into the room. Her beautiful tawny fur was…Flash Fiction | August 20, 2024
Debby McMullen, CDBCChange in RoutineDiana winced as her feet hit the pavement while exiting the bus at her stop. Today the walk to her apartment seemed longer than it should have been. She was looking forward to her home’s…Flash Fiction | August 15, 2024
Leslie BrownThe Stray SnowflakeA stray snowflake flew through the air gathering scents. She liked to go near kitchen windows because she had a sweet tooth and a spicy personality. As the snowflake floated down, she found herself in…Flash Fiction | August 13, 2024
Pamela O. KadlecEmmySix years old, six different trainers, Emmy got her wish, a place on the sofa, not the dove field. Ever happy, tail wagging, no birds, just biscuits.…Flash Fiction | August 8, 2024
Christy BurbidgeChanceSteam rises from his Black Dog Restaurant mug. Today is supposed to be the day. And it will still be the day. The ring is coming off. Seven years have passed, and this was his…Flash Fiction | August 6, 2024
Neil PlakcyWalking the DogNeil: Gross. The dog just threw up Marc: What do you want me to do? Clean it up! Neil: I can’t, there’s something in the vomit Marc: Animal, vegetable or mineral?…Flash Fiction | July 30, 2024
Anne Marie DuquetteThe Basic InstinctIt felt sooo good to have a man in the house. Cindy sighed with contented pleasure. Life hadn’t always been so sweet, but ever since she’d killed a man, it couldn’t be better! Allen should…Flash Fiction | July 23, 2024
DWAAIntroducing Flash FictionWe have some exciting news for you fiction writers! DWAA will now be accepting flash (very short) fiction entries for our blog. Flash fiction is a popular genre, known for the ability to express emotions in…Flash Fiction | July 23, 2024