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A Proper Goodbye | 50 Word Story

A Proper Goodbye | 50 Word Story

by Andrew J. Savage | Oct 6, 2018 | 50 words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Steemit, writing

Grandpa’s eyes fluttered closed, face now still like a shrunken wax facsimile. I touched Dad’s shoulder. “He’s gone. Let’s go.” He smiled, lips tight with hidden grief. “I need a few moments.” I swallowed. “I...
Hook, Line and Sinker — Story Openings (Part 2)

Hook, Line and Sinker — Story Openings (Part 2)

by Andrew J. Savage | Oct 6, 2018 | article, writing

In my last post on this topic ( Part1) we covered some of the basics of story openings or hooks. Going back to my opening line from The Mask of White and Red: Ilsa’s first memory was of fire. Something is clearly wrong when someone’s first memory is of fire. There’s...
To Edit is Divine | 50 Word Story

To Edit is Divine | 50 Word Story

by Andrew J. Savage | Aug 18, 2018 | 50 words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, short story, Steemit, writing

“Did you even read this before you darkened my door with it?” The editor glared. The humble writer blanched. “I can do better.” “You’re giving us a bad name. This magazine is quality, dammit. We aren’t…bloggers.”...
Pop | 50 Word Story

Pop | 50 Word Story

by Andrew J. Savage | Aug 8, 2018 | Fiction, Flash Fiction, short story, Steemit, writing

The coroner scribbled in her notebook. “Is that twenty-five feet? Thirty?” “Twenty-seven.” The factory supervisor scratched his neck. “Will there be media?” “Certainly.” She snapped her notebook closed....
The Rise and Fall of Yellow Things | 50 Word Story

The Rise and Fall of Yellow Things | 50 Word Story

by Andrew J. Savage | Aug 3, 2018 | 50 words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, short story, Steemit, writing

Surrounded by guards, the parent-murdering despot gave a jolly smile. So close, but too far to reach. Especially for a boy. If he did hit him, he’d be captured. Jailed. Killed. The boy looked for something to throw. He weighed a lemon in his hand. It was worth the...
The Priest and the Pirate | 50 Word Story

The Priest and the Pirate | 50 Word Story

by Andrew J. Savage | Jul 19, 2018 | 50 words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, short story, Steemit, writing

The shade slew the last sailor. Only the captain and I remained. And I, no pirate, but a priest disguised. Atop the treasure sat a jeweled cross. The ghoul reached out a finger. I took the cross. Prayed. The wraith vanished. Cold steel slid between my ribs. “Bloody...
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