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Shailaja, of The Moving Quill and The diary of a doting mom fame, is hosting an interesting 'From 15-50' flash fiction challenge on her blog. Do visit her blog to read all about it and participate.
Here's my ambitious and bold attempt to squeeze in a story in just 15 words, combining all the three prompts.
Word count:15
Shailaja, of The Moving Quill and The diary of a doting mom fame, is hosting an interesting 'From 15-50' flash fiction challenge on her blog. Do visit her blog to read all about it and participate.
Here's my ambitious and bold attempt to squeeze in a story in just 15 words, combining all the three prompts.
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Breaking free from curious fingers, she flew into her
lover’s fragrant arms at long last.
Word prompt: REUNION
Phrase Prompt: ‘At long last’
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| COPYRIGHT: Shailaja V/ The Moving Quill |
Wow! Just 15 words?! Should try it out! Good one, Uma!
ReplyDelete15 words did seem challenging to me but I'm glad you liked it, Aathira. Do try it out and thanks a lot :-)
DeleteVery judicious use of 15 words. Really like it.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear this, Inderpreet! Thanks much <3
DeleteDear Uma,
ReplyDeleteYou just wowed me with this post! I honestly wanted to see who would take up the 15-word challenge. Brilliant!
Shailaja :)
I'm delighted to hear you say this, Shailaja! I wanted to challenge myself and it's gratifying to hear words like this..thanks a ton! <3
DeleteThat is so awesome Uma! A whole story in just 15 words! Too good :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Gauri! :-)
Delete15 absolutely beautiful words which tell such a wonderful story! Wow Uma!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Preeti! :-)
DeleteLovelyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!Great Job! Just 15 words and u are awesome!
ReplyDeleteRamyaaaa, where art thou?? And, thanks a lot!!! :-)))
DeleteGreat initiative by SHAILAJA..
ReplyDeleteAnd this was a brilliant in 15 words.
Thank you, Red!!! and, agree about the initiative.
Deletein just 15 words .. and a great initiative ..
ReplyDeleteI cant even fathom doing one but hats off to those who attempt .. all the best
Bikram's
Thanks, Bikram..it's fun, you should try it!
DeleteLovely use of the 15 words :). Even though I tried my best, I could fit my entry for this prompt only in 49 ;).
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Aseem. 49 is great too. When what you write touches the reader, it really shouldn't matter whether the words are 4 or 40, isn't it? Will hop over to your space in a bit. Thanks for being here :-)
DeleteJust in 15 words!! Brilliant! Loved how you wove the story in just 15 words.. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Rohan. I'm glad you liked it. Welcome here and thanks for the follow too :-)
Delete15 words... My God Uma.. And I thought 50 was too less... Still think 50 is not enough. This is amazing.
ReplyDeleteHey Tulika, thank you so much for the warm words. I really think you did a great job in 50, so don't think otherwise :-)
DeleteBrilliant :) 15 words and so beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Shanx :-)
DeleteAha, that's another talent unfurling :)
ReplyDeleteerr..another, Keirthana? :-)
DeleteWow! Kudos to you for narrating brilliantly in 15 words!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Vinodini!
Delete15 words !! My God, that's brilliant ! I still think 50 words aren't enough for me :D
ReplyDeleteSuperb, Uma :)
Hey Sreeja, thank you so much! I'm glad you liked this :-)
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