This is from Mike's second flash challenge. I've changed some stuff and (hopefully) fleshed out some motivations without adding too much weight.
It's almost 570 words and it's fantasy/horror. Because it's so short, I'm only putting the first few lines up.
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Linda froze on the third step from the basement floor. Her eyes locked onto the little door in the wall, waiting for the doorknob to jiggle again. She cursed softly. It had been too long since the last time and she'd gotten complacent.
[This message has been edited by Keeley (edited May 10, 2005).]
Posted by HSO (Member # 2056) on :
I'm glad you've decided to go with this FC story.
(I screwed up my title in my topic, too... I hope no one noticed. I'm a bit embarrassed.)
Anyway, I'll read and trade tales with you. Doesn't seem fair, since mine is 5000 words, though.
Posted by Keeley (Member # 2088) on :
It's fair as long as you're willing to wait until tomorrow for a critique. My husband is going to be home soon and he'll need the computer.
Send me yours and I'll send mine back in the reply.
Posted by MaryRobinette (Member # 1680) on :
Send it over. I owe you plenty.
Posted by Beth (Member # 2192) on :
I can read.
Posted by wbriggs (Member # 2267) on :
I'll read.
Posted by autumnmuse (Member # 2136) on :
If you need me, I'm here.
Posted by Survivor (Member # 213) on :
Ah, ahaha. Because Changling could be...uh, me. Depending.
Anyway, I'll go for it.
Posted by gaijin17 (Member # 2539) on :
You've already got a bunch of offers, but I'll read.
My husband is going to be home soon and he'll need the computer.