Tag: stereotype

• 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

  creative writing, fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, gender, kingdom, legend, literature, Man, myth, prejudice, seer, Short Story, steps, stereotype, story, strong, Woman, Writing, writing prompt

• DOUBT

  

  The End. Sit back and feel that wave of satisfaction. Done it. Seventy-thousand words. A great ending. A strong start. Plenty of twists. Sags a bit in the middle. Needs a bit of work there. That character is a stereotype. That part is unbelievable. Is it really any good? It’s dire. Back to the start.…

  Iain Kelly

  28/11/2020

  creative writing, Fiction, sammiscribbles, Short Story

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