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Flash Fiction #9: Accounting

I opened an email regarding job offers, where everyday the site would send me three a day. None of them tickled my fancy, until I stopped upon today’s: the local bank posted one for an accountant. Well, my Bachelor’s degree sat there for ages, and I needed the money. But was it the right decision?Continue reading “Flash Fiction #9: Accounting”

Flash Fiction #8: Beige Jacket

I could walk on the moon. My favourite beige jacket returned from the dry cleaners, smelling of lavender. Today was the day I’d wear it with a light blue ensemble. I made it into the managerial job posted online. To celebrate, I’d meet two friends for lunch at Fiori’s — fancy and upmarket, but onContinue reading “Flash Fiction #8: Beige Jacket”

Flash Fiction #7: Tattoo

I walked into the tattoo parlour, nervous, but ready to face the discomfort, however intense it may’ve been. Maybe it was best I had an idea in mind before I stepped in. But as I confirmed my appointment with the decorated lady at the desk, she asked if I had pictures, and handed me aContinue reading “Flash Fiction #7: Tattoo”

Flash Fiction #6: Gladys

I thought I’d done the right thing. My supervisor, Gladys, had a grim face upon calling me to her office. I knew for sure this was about the fight I had with another manager, John, over placement on shelves. I stood in front of her desk, and she sat down with a long-drawn sigh. “HereContinue reading “Flash Fiction #6: Gladys”

Flash Fiction #4: Trust

So, at my youth group, they had what was called a “180 Hour”, which symbolised how quickly a person’s life could change in that hour. We talked about God, and faith, and trust. We did that exercise where someone would have their arms out in front of them, and the person in front would fallContinue reading “Flash Fiction #4: Trust”

Flash Fiction #3: The Canvas

I stared at the canvas, letting ideas take hold before I brought a brush of colour to it. A tree? A landscape? A cat toppling a glass of water? So many images filled my mind that, though my body said “Jump in and do!” my mind said “Pick one”. I looked at the rectangular palette,Continue reading “Flash Fiction #3: The Canvas”

Flash Fiction #2: Big John

John stared me down. His eyes, bloodshot, and the red seeped into his irises. His teeth grit. By the second, he grew taller, and so did the shadow behind him. Lastly, his skin turned red like a pepper, taking on its shine, too. My stomach churned. But I cleared my throat. “John,” I began, “IContinue reading “Flash Fiction #2: Big John”

Discord Server

This is my last post today, I promise. I have completed the Discord server I was talking about earlier. There, I would like to encourage use of the Evermore Quatrain, but I host other interests such as art, memes, and magick. You can join here. I’ll add it to my social links. Welcome to theContinue reading “Discord Server”

Flash Fiction #1: Presence

For once, I had a moment of peace. The zen garden wore off on me today. Since beginning my spiritual journey at the local Buddhist temple, I had done nothing but pull my hair out. The monks assured me this was part of the process, and that I needed to fight through the impatience. MyContinue reading “Flash Fiction #1: Presence”