#Friday fiction – priorhouse blog

Oh, Sheila! (Micro Fiction)

November 7, 2018

Time to join in with Friday Fictioneers. Here is the photo prompt: Here is the fiction: Genre: Realistic fiction Word Count: 100 Title: Oh, Sheila! . Sheila seemed to spend money foolishly. I’d shake my head and grumpily whisper, “Oh Sheila.” Years passed and a veil lifted from my eyes. Sheila wasn’t spending, she … More Oh, Sheila! (Micro Fiction)

Playing the Rook (Friday Fictioneers)

October 31, 2018

Time to join in with Friday Fictioneers. Here is the photo prompt: __ Here is the fiction: Genre: Realistic fiction Word Count: 100 Title: Playing the Rook . Playing chess with a rookie takes sensitivity. It’s about fun engagement versus domination. Waiting for his move, news headlines came to mind: year of the woman, three … More Playing the Rook (Friday Fictioneers)

Brought to You by the Letter S (Friday Fictioneers)

October 17, 2018

Time to join in with Friday Fictioneers. Here is the photo: Photo credit -© Jilly Funell Here is the fiction: Genre: Realistic fiction (and humor) Word Count: 100 Title: Brought to You by the Letter “S” Sheila, a Seahawks fan from Seattle, stopped shopping and was now sidelined, sitting on the stairs, and sad in … More Brought to You by the Letter S (Friday Fictioneers)

Like a Brick Wall (Micro Fiction)

October 10, 2018

Time to join in with Friday Fictioneers. Here is the photo: Here is the fiction: Genre: Realistic fiction Word Count: 100 Title: Like a Brick Wall _ Pat and Matt stood at Ken’s grave. “He was unwavering and strong,” said Pat. “Single-minded and stubborn,” retorted Matt. “He was firm and determined, which made him … More Like a Brick Wall (Micro Fiction)

Like the Loopin’ Lady (Micro Fiction)

October 3, 2018

Time to join in with Friday Fictioneers. Here is the photo: Here is the fiction: Genre: Realistic fiction Word Count: 100 Title: Like the Loopin’ Lady” __ “So Mrs. Smith, you bring this nature display to hundreds of schools?” “Yes, Samantha.” “It’s beautiful! It’s like we get to touch the sea. You’re like … More Like the Loopin’ Lady (Micro Fiction)

“Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull me Back In” (Micro Fiction)

September 26, 2018

Time to join in with Friday Fictioneers. Here is the photo: Here is the fiction: Genre: Realistic fiction Word Count: 100 Title: Pull Me Back In I quietly stood there – with an inner sense of fueled fervor. More than an adrenaline rush – it was grounded focus – knowing I was doing what I … More “Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull me Back In” (Micro Fiction)

Wellness NOT Stuff (Friday Fictioneers)

September 12, 2018

Hello Readers. It is time for a Friday Fictioneers post. This week Rochelle has selected an image from J Hardy Carroll. The picture first reminded me of misc. hand-carved items family members used to have: kitchen trivets, five-hook shelves, etc. Then, the vertical blinds stood out. They might be good quality, but they reminded me of the cheap, … More Wellness NOT Stuff (Friday Fictioneers)

Starfighter (Friday Fictioneers)

August 29, 2018

Hi – it is time for another installment of Friday Fictioneers Here is the image (© Nathan Sowers, Dawn Miller’s grandson): Here is the entry: Genre: Realistic Fiction Word Count: 100 Title: Starfighter . Mr. Miller put my money inside the mirror. I was to buy it from the garage sale at dawn. I was … More Starfighter (Friday Fictioneers)

Her Name was Melanie (Friday Fictioneers)

August 22, 2018

Hi – it is time for another installment of Friday Fictioneers (here). The photo prompt this week is such a beautiful image: __ Here is the entry: Genre: Realistic Fiction Word Count: 100 Her Name was Melanie . What was her name again, dad? Her name was Melanie. Charmaine Melanie Cline. And she was awesome. What … More Her Name was Melanie (Friday Fictioneers)

Sit With You for a While (Friday Fictioneers)

August 17, 2018

Hello Readers – It is time for an entry with Friday Fictioneers. Rochelle (here) uses photo prompts that bloggers submit and this week she is using one of the ones I sent her. I took this photo specifically for Rochelle because when I looked down at this coffee table, I saw some “personality” here. … More Sit With You for a While (Friday Fictioneers)

Don’t Quit (Micro Fiction) & Emily Dickinson’s Take on Hope

August 10, 2018

Happy Friday Readers – I am joining in with Friday Fictioneers. Reminder: This is FICTION. I have to mention this because some readers skim quickly – and so please note that this is a make-believe story about “work” to go with Rochelle’s Friday Fiction photo prompt. Here is the photo: Here is my FICTION “Don’t … More Don’t Quit (Micro Fiction) & Emily Dickinson’s Take on Hope

Sum of Many Parts (Micro Fiction)

August 3, 2018

Happy Friday Readers – Had some fun musing over this week’s Friday Fiction Photo: Warning – I am going for an abrupt twist here – so when my piece switches gears – It was my attempt to show how this is sometimes a part of life Here is my fiction to go with this image … More Sum of Many Parts (Micro Fiction)