#FlashFictionFeb | Retirement Life

WD Challenge - Day 8 - Consequences

The last time I saw her, she stood before the open door, and without looking back said, “Words have consequences.” Ps. In case you're...

WD Challenge - Day 7 - Hard Times

Rose opened the cupboard for the third time. She stood on tiptoes hoping some food would magically appear. The kids were awake, and they...

WD Challenge - Day 6 - The Shore

I swim far out to sea. My arms are throbbing. My lungs are gasping. My body is failing. I reach the shore I departed.

WD Challenge - Day 5 -That's Life

"I told Shah that procedure is too risky for a seventy-two obese guy, but he wants to do it anyway," my husband explains. He's finishing...

WD Challenge - Day 4 - Flan

I hear a commotion and wake up from a deep sleep. I've been slumbering for the past six months just like I like it. She keeps me here...

WD Challenge - Day 3 - Lady in Red

“We’re going to be late.” “I’m coming.” “You look gorgeous tonight.” “Really? I look fat.” “You are not fat. Let’s go.” “I’m afraid.”...

WD Challenge - Day 2 - Last Memory

Thanksgiving dinner was a huge success. Everyone had gone home, and I was washing the dishes. Manolo was outside putting away all the...

WD Challenge - Day 1 - One Last Ride

I'm driving on a stretch of highway I know well. I've been down this road many times, seen every landmark, every building, even all the...