Challenge: Write a horror story. It must have at least one palindromic word and/or a palindromic wordcount. Optionally, make the theme Mirrors. Optionally, a mirror must be a prominent character or otherwise central object in your story. Hannah stared at the mirror. The reflection was all wrong, its eyes cobalt blue and hairline bloodied. It … Continue reading FFM 2026 31: The False Reflection
Tag: Flash Fiction
FFM 2026 30: Exchanging Usernames
The moment Steirdrar had dreaded came sooner rather than later — and far sooner than the rematch with Agent Ket to boot. "By the way, do you have a private chat username in use or do you want personal chat communications to your official AIRF inbox?" Agent Ket asked one day while they were talking between their shifts.
FFM 2026 29: Disinclination
A continuation to FFM 2026 27: To Wrangle a Warrior. I wanted to do some Steirdrar POV or show post-meeting Steirdrar too but I ran out of words. Maybe the last day, assuming tomorrow's challenge doesn't allow for that already? We'll see. Steirdrar's eyebrows shot up when he noticed Beyari approaching him in the waiting room. … Continue reading FFM 2026 29: Disinclination
FFM 2026 28: A Bad Idea(?)
Mergolde had known this was a bad idea but after the fuckery that had been her life these past two years, the outcome of the time travel experiment, whether the huge payout for a success or some of the numerous risks realizing themselves, would be worth it.
FFM 2026 27: To Wrangle a Warrior
QWERTY checked the security camera footage to see what exactly had happened. After such a long time spent doing relief missions, hunting and being at war, Beyari rarely responded that strongly to others' distress, with or without blocking out her Mind-sense.
FFM 2026 26: Tears
A direct continuation to FFM 2026 24: The Overdue Conversation. 93 words over the limit in the first draft, oops. Surprisingly easy to prune once I really got into editing, though. Steirdrar held on tight even once his tears dried and the only noises in the loungeroom were his sniffling and their breathing. Beyari wished she … Continue reading FFM 2026 26: Tears
FFM 2026 25: The Beginning of an End
Challenge: The story must feature character interaction at its heart but it must be only non-verbal communication, internal narration included. The story must include or be an action scene and a character must change for the worse. I hadn't planned on spotlighting Iazyer's backstory yet, but the third element was too perfect not to make … Continue reading FFM 2026 25: The Beginning of an End
FFM 2026 24: The Overdue Conversation
Now, he had to get on with declining Beyari's offer with the "now is not a good time" excuse.
FFM 2026 23: Risky Odds
The rabid Gheiah swiped. Steirdrar dodged, tried to get more distance, one hand desperately palming his utility belt for weapons that were not there.
FFM 2026 22: Connections
I finished the first draft near 9PM with 47 words over the limit, have a vaguely related word that maybe hopefully hasn't been used as a Whoops title as a title yet. And light editing, of course, because I physically don't have the time for rigorous editing this time around. Continuing from FFM 2026 20: … Continue reading FFM 2026 22: Connections
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