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Short Story Contest Entry: Boyd the Who?

Blood smeared the uneaten half of Boyd Baker’s peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the last food packed for his journey. He sat on the edge of the cliff bundled tightly against the numbing wind. His lantern lit a small circle around him, but darkness stretched beyond the light a million miles in every direction.

His lantern flickered. Soon, its light would go out, and the darkness would swallow him for the last time.

“Is becoming limitless worth it, Boyd?” asked the voice in his head. “Turn back now. Maybe you will still live.”

Want to read more? My full short story Boyd the Who? is published on ShortFictionBreak.com. Vote for it by September 6 for the Readers’ Choice award!

By Matt, 4 yearsAugust 29, 2020 ago

Edna

Edna Goes for a Walk

The wind curved around the buildings. “Why does it always have to be chilly?” mumbled Edna to herself. The woman standing next to her glanced over and then looked away. “I said why does it always have to be chilly,” said Edna louder. The Read more…

By Matt, 4 yearsJuly 22, 2020 ago

Writing

The Hunt for Betas

I recently finished the first real draft of my most recent novel, and now I begin the long journey of finding beta readers for initial feedback – a task much harder than it sounds.

By Matt, 4 yearsJuly 14, 2020 ago

Flash Fiction Friday

Slant

Words hold power, if you know how to use them.

By Matt, 5 yearsFebruary 28, 2020 ago

Edna

Introducing your new favorite grandma

Introducing your new favorite grandma.

By Matt, 5 yearsAugust 2, 2019 ago

Flash Fiction Friday

Time Travel Doesn’t Exist

A man from the present struggles with his future and a man from the future deals with his present.

By Matt, 5 yearsJuly 26, 2019 ago

Flash Fiction Friday

New Year’s Resolution

Carlo struggles to pick this year’s resolution, a civil duty required by the government.

By Matt, 6 years ago

Flash Fiction Friday

The Grand Grocery Emporium’s Great Gimmick

Jeremiah was out of options. So was the Grocery Emporium. Together, they saved each other.

By Matt, 6 years ago

Flash Fiction Friday

Baker’s Dozen

The rain pounded the windshield of his car as Big Roy pulled up to the unmarked building. A singular light swayed in the wind, illuminating the outline of a singular door in the wall. Twelve other cars were already there ranging from one small motorcycle to three large specialized vans…

By Matt, 6 years ago

Flash Fiction Friday

The Highlights Department

Written for a friend better described as family. Marvin had the best job anywhere. He arrived to the office on time and sat down at his desk. His eyes glanced over at his tasking board. The names of clients continued Read more…

By Matt, 6 years ago

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