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Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 26, 20181 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Do You Wanna Know?
“Wanna know when you’re gonna die?” Samantha shivered. Was Janie serious? What a morbid thought. She and her fellow eighth grader stood...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 12, 20181 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Dance
Photo by Javier Allegue Barros on Unsplash All she wanted was a dance. Years she had waited for her chance to spin and glide. To be free....
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 14, 20182 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Evacuation
The front door slammed against the wall, cracking the yellow paint. A man fell inside, panting like his life depended on it. “Quick, get...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 7, 20181 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Secrets
“I know your secret.” Abigail crossed her arms. “What—” Her dad blinked. She held a shiny quarter. “This was under my pillow.” He...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 24, 20181 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Space Battle
“Blue One-Four-Seven, hold steady as I come back around.” “Copy that. Holding steady, Gold Five-Nine-Zero.” “Descending at a rate of...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Jul 11, 20181 min read
My Birthday Flash Fiction Challenge #3!
Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash Another year, another challenge! *throws confetti* For the past two years, I’ve given you all a...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Jul 6, 20182 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Tricksters
“Is it true that Brownies play tricks on people, Wesley? Like spoil milk and break dishes?” the little girl asked. She sat, legs crossed,...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Jun 14, 20181 min read
Splickety Magazine “Heirs and Spares” June Issue
Who’s got a flash fiction story in this month’s issue of Splickety Magazine? This girl!! Eep! It’s true! June 12 was Launch Day for the...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Apr 20, 20183 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Ding-Dong-Ditch
“Dare you to Ding-Dong-Ditch Ms. Hannity’s place.” Casper wagged his brows, his broad smile reflecting a mouth full of metal. “Nah. We’re...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Apr 13, 20182 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: The Ocean
Photo by Kris Guico on Unsplash Saltwater slips from the ends of my hair as I surface. The ocean is warm, sunlight reflecting off the...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Mar 23, 20182 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Fashion Forward
“Welcome to Nail-tique.” A young woman with half her head shaved, the other half with rainbow colored hair down to her waist, gave a...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Mar 9, 20181 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Betrayal
“I can’t betray him,” Rocky said. Simon groaned. “I told you, it’s not a betrayal. It’s just a little fun. Besides, why are you so loyal...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Mar 2, 20183 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Hibernation Technology
“Mama, when will we get to meet Granny?” Benny sat a little higher in his booster seat in the back of the car. At eight, he could barely...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Feb 16, 20182 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Wash, Rinse, Repeat
Amelia walked the familiar route to work just like she did every Tuesday. Down Sixth Street, west on College Avenue, to the corner stop...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Feb 2, 20181 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: Pr-hog-nosticate
“Will you just come out, Philip?” Hazel crosses her arms with a huff. “No.” His voice is squeaky. “I’m too afraid.” “We’ve been through...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Jan 23, 20182 min read
Flash Fiction: Gym Rat
“Donna? It’s been so long. You look great! How much weight have you lost?” Rose gave her old friend a hug as they stood in the check-out...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Jan 8, 20182 min read
Flash Fiction: Birthday Blues
“Happy birthday!” Jesse’s sister stood outside his bedroom door. He rubbed his eyes. “How long have you been standing here?” “Who cares?”...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Jan 5, 20182 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: The Hike
“Careful. Not too close to the edge,” Danny’s mom said from the safety of the hiking trail. Danny nodded and stepped back from a large...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Dec 30, 20172 min read
Flash Fiction: New Year’s Resolutions
A noise pulled Sophia from her dreams. She grabbed her blankie and toddled toward the soft glow that came from the kitchen. “Daddy?” she...
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Laura L. Zimmerman
Dec 22, 20171 min read
Flash Fiction Friday: RED ALERT
RED ALERT! RED ALERT! STAND CLEAR OF THE LOADING DOCK DOORS. SANTA’S SLEIGH HAS CLEARANCE FOR TAKE OFF! A whirl of wind swept through the...
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