A heart-wrenching piece by Harmony Kent for the Fiction in a Flash Challenge- a must read!
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Hello everyone and a warm welcome to PART 3) of the entries for my weekly: “Fiction in A Flash Challenge 2021. Week #31.
Today I’m featuring a contribution by Harmony Kent.
I set the following Challenge:
Hello everyone and welcome to my new “Fiction in A Flash Challenge!” Each week I’ll be featuring an image and inviting you to write a Flash Fiction or Non-Fiction piece inspired by that image in any format and genre of your choosing. Maximum word count: 750 words.
Here is the image prompt and Harmony’s Contribution.
Beacon in the Dark
The snow lays pristine, virgin. The heavy silence holds. The whole world wrapped in a blanket of cold and desolation. Or is that just my heart?
The twin swings hang limp and lonely.
Mocking my empty arms.
Then … a creak. Soft and barely there. My eyes shoot to the play area. But nothing…
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It is heart-wrenching, Jacquie. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much, John 🙂
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She slayed me with this story ❤️
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You should read Soooz’s too. (Tear warning)
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Yes, this prompt seems to bring out a sense of loss.
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It does for sure.
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This is one of the most incredible flash fiction stories I’ve ever read. Thank you for reposting, Jacquie.
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Oh, Gwen, thank you so much! This means a lot. 🙂
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I had to share- so good!
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Oh, wow, Jacquie, I am so humbled by your share and comments. Thank you so much. I’m delighted that my short fiction so moved you. Sending hugs xx 🙂
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Beautiful work, Harmony ❤️
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I sure hope Harmony searches for flash fiction contests. This story is a winner! Thanks for sharing, Jacquie.
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I agree, Jill. Good thing I had tissues nearby!
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Thanks so much, Jill. I’m thrilled you liked the story 🙂
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Heart-wrenching for sure, Jacquie. I enjoyed this even though it left me with a chill. Thank you for sharing!
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Harmony did a wonderful job with atmosphere in this story.
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I’m so pleased you like the story. Thanks, Jan 🙂
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This is an amazing story. It tore me apart.
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Thanks so much, Denise. Sorry for the emotional upheaval! 🙂
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Me, too! Harmony hit it out of the park with this one ❤
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