55-Words: An Artist’s Temperament
Writers turn everything into creation and call it artist temperament. A story about an artist’s complicated relationship with their audience in 55 words.
Fiction
To Thine Own Self Be True
A powerful story of self-discovery and strength. A woman finds solace in an unexpected place, facing judgment and questioning her beliefs.
55-words: Midas In Reverse
He insisted, I tell you I have the Midas touch! She said, I believe you. Only you are Midas in reverse.You only touch that which is already gold. He laughed. She did too. She didn’t tell him she was thinking Midas turned life into cold metal.But you could bring gold…
55-Words: The Crowded Restaurant
A conversation in 55 words at a restaurant. If you liked this, read my other 55-word stories here. ~O~O~O~O~O~O~ Finally a free table! It had two armchairs. Claiming the table before anyone else,She dived into one armchair, in a quick move, He followed, offering the other courteouslyTill it was politely…
A Crush
A story about a crush in 55 words.
55-Words: Footprints
Like a long forgotten but much loved sweaterThe memory of him tumbled into her sight When she was taking one of her rare solitary walksShe paused outside his doorAnd stood for a long whileBefore walking away When she got home, hours later,there were footprints outside her doorMatching his shoes.
55 Words: The Break-Up
A 55 word story about the breakup.
55 Words: Salsa With A Stranger
Couples floated across the dance floor, flowing over each other. Someone said, “Up close with a stranger. You sure?” She said, “I want to learn.” He smiled. They were the last couple on the floor. Melting into each other. Then the music stopped. She walked off the floor, leaving him…
The Lift (and The Travails Of Tuesday)
Explore the unexpected twists of a Tuesday morning in this suspenseful tale. A lift that defies logic, shadows in a bustling metro & strange luck.
55 Words: An Idle Mind
When I got tagged in the 55-word story thing, I thought “Oh, help”. Having managed a couple though, I’m hooked….it is tremendously satisfying…just the sort of creative challenge I was looking for. Since I’ve already tagged people, I’ll leave this open to whoever wants to pick it up. You know…