Tag: steps

• THE PATH OF NO RETURN

  

  ‘They say the man who can climb the steps and face the enemy on the other side will forever hold the balance of peace within the kingdom,’ said the blind seer, his face worn and grizzled, his hair grey and wispy. ‘Many have tried, none have returned. You should proceed with caution.’ Quinn gripped the…

  Iain Kelly

  24/05/2023

  creative writing, Flash Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Short Story

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• THE TO-DO LIST

  

  Must get that loose top step fixed, she thought, as she walked up to her front door. As always she had to force the key in. Must get that lock seen to by a locksmith before it jams completely. She pushed the door open, seeing the boarded up diamond of mint-green. Must get that piece…

  Iain Kelly

  29/10/2018

  creative writing, Flash Fiction, Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers, Short Story

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