Call It A Day
Suspense
April 25, 2022
NYC Midnight micro flash fiction contest.
100-word limit.
Honeymoon for One
A Ghost Story
October 16, 2021
Newlywed Hannah is on her dream honeymoon. Husband, Lou, is not so sure.
First submission to NYC Midnight flash fiction contest. Placed 7th out of thirty-five in the same category.
What the judges had to say:
1. The characters are well developed, and the conflict between them is palpable.
2. The characters are believable and convincing. Great dialogue.
The Hat of Ages
A Fairytale
September 16, 2021
An old woman and her companion hat venture far from home only to discover that she already has everything she needs.
Placed 9th out of 35 in the same category to the NYC Midnight flash fiction contest.
What the judges had to say:
1. You have a gorgeous storytelling voice. Your sentences were beautifully balanced and your descriptions were vivid and engaging.
2. The narration in this piece is very strong, especially with regards to the imagery.
Two Is Better Than One?
A Cautionary Tale
January 20, 2019
As a biochemist, Sooly knew that human cloning was on a whole new level.
First submission to the NYC Midnight flash fiction contest. 250-word micro-fiction challenge.