F-F-F #8

Like a pumpkin-stuffed crocodile at the Sam's Club in Guangzhou...



...Friday Flash Fiction puts you on ice, with a new starter sentence. The poll is in and the people have spoken-

Randal came up with, "Warning: choking hazard, small parts, not suitable for children under 3 years was what the Li'l Edgar Allan Poe Posable Figure box said, but Johnny didn't listen because he was almost thirteen so he ripped off the head and ate it."

You know the deal, if you are in, please say so. Have it done by Tuesday @9 AM Pacific, November 3rd, okay? Don't back down from a real challenge, because this is it, Kenny Loggins. One way or another.

Starter Sentence Poll #5

Well, I hate to be mean, but I am slightly disappointed at the lack of sentences this week.




So much so, that I will unleash The Great Pumpkin on you, if you don't try harder the next time because we need that special sentence to kick things off.

Doc says let's try JJ's slogan, "Sick with a p-h."

MRMacrum says, "She may not have known where she was going, but apparently somebody did."

Randal says, "Warning: choking hazard, small parts, not suitable for children under 3 years was what the Li'l Edgar Allan Poe Posable Figure box said, but Johnny didn't listen because he was almost thirteen so he ripped off the head and ate it."

And I've brought back Übermilf's, "How could that have grown overnight?"


Now, there will be no poll next week, so expect the unexpected and The Spanish Inquisition.

Line up your next sentences

You say you can't sleep?

You say that you're counting sheep?




Don't bother, they are stranded in Austria and it looks like they won't be jumping over your bed, anytime soon. Why don't you try coming up with a starter sentence, instead?

Please remit your new sentences or submit your old ones in the comment section. Then I will load them into poll form tomorrow, Thursday, October 29th @9:30 Pacific Time. Good night, good luck and baaahhh!

F-F-F #7, The Stories

The authors and readers of Friday Flash Fiction were asked which starter sentence should kick off Lucky #7 in our series, and the votes were unanimous...with a tie!

Beach says "The strange man dressed as Carmen Miranda walked into the bar and demanded to know who had taken his pet iguana."

The Professor says, "On the sidewalk, between the fallen cracks was..."

So let's get the stories, shall we?

Randal says that it's not brittle at all.

MRMacrum tells a tale about a surprise that wasn't in "The Crying Game."

That odd moderator, Cormac, says "I got your sidewalk, right here!"

The Professor says there's a Carmen-variation of The Mad Hatter on the sidewalks of his campus and I don't mean the opera.

Alan Griffiths relates a little South London noir tale.

The Doc tells a tale about a bar that you should avoid altogether and a bunch of unfortunate names.

Beach says one man's peanut butter...

Über spins a mystery yarn.

F-F-F #7

Here is a little insight...you see, back in the day, JJ's slogan was "Pugatorian. Sick with a "p-h."

So when I say, "Good night, good luck and keep plucking those chickens with a 'p-h?'" That's what that is about.



Now, Giant Toryan Robot says that you are all on fire, so keep it going with not one, but two starter sentences to choose from! Yes, it's the first ever tie in Friday Flash Fiction poll history!

Beach says, "The strange man dressed as Carmen Miranda walked into the bar and demanded to know who had taken his pet iguana."

And-

The Professor says, "On the sidewalk, fallen between the cracks was..."

You know the deal, if you are in, please say so. Have it done by Tuesday @9 AM Pacific, October 27th, okay? And if you don't? I'd suggest flame retardant underwear, because Giant Toryan Robot will find you!

Starter Sentence Poll #4

Ante scriptum- Voting ends October 23rd @ 9 AM, Pacific Time.

If you don't choose a starter sentence, Friday Flash Fiction will sweep you out to sea!

For a starter sentence, you have the choice of:

MRMacrum says, "I heard footsteps on the wet sidewalk and the sound of keys."

Beach says, "The strange man dressed as Carmen Miranda walked into the bar and demanded to know who had taken his pet iguana."

The Professor says, "On the sidewalk, fallen between the cracks was..."

Reading back, I told Doc that I would repost this and I forgot to. So, "The smell of gunpowder filled the air and my ears were still ringing from the blast, but at least this rat bastard would never bother anyone ever again."

Line up your next sentences

Vas?

Vhat do you schmell, Schatzi?

Iz it und starter sentence?

Ja, ja, it iz und starter sentence!

Please remit your new sentences or submit your old ones in the comment section. Then I will load them into poll form tomorrow, Thursday, October 22nd @9:30 Pacific Time.
Good night, good luck and don't smuggle drugs or truffles, because Schatzi is on to you.

A big congrats to Alan Griffiths

A big congratulations to Alan Griffiths, his story "Monkey Man" from F-F-F #4 was published at Col Bury's Thrillers, Killers and Chillers.

F-F-F #6, The Stories

How can you mend a broken heart, Bee Gees? With Friday Flash Fiction, that's how.

Doc has come up with the starter sentence: "You know Javier, poets say that in the spring a young man's thoughts turn to love, but I think they're wrong."

Randal says that the glass is half full...of (vinegar).

The Doc says there's love in the Old West.

Beach loves changing things up.

MRMacrum relates a tale of generational love.

The Professor declares love for tobacco and contemplation.

Übermilf reveals that it is just a kiss away.

By the way, this is post #20, hurrah!

F-F-F #6

Mel and his singing...never mind.

I say "sugar," you say...no, that's not it either.

Oh, I know, Doc has come up with the starter sentence: "You know Javier, poets say that in the spring a young man's thoughts turn to love, but I think they're wrong."

You know the deal, if you are in, please say so. Have it done by Tuesday @9 AM Pacific, October 20th, okay?

Now take it away, Mel!

Now all the people in the club get tipsy

Now all the people in the club get tipsy