Tag Archives: flash fiction

Mr. M.

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Madame Paradox

“Here’s your dinner Mr. M.,” the nurse’s aide said. She wore a My Name is Brandi tag on her pink uniform. “Brandi of the Billings High School Basement,” I said. “Might you have a pitcher of Hippocras hiding in the … Continue reading →

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The Lily Eater

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Madame Paradox

In the waiting and the wanting there came a silence, where the rustling leaves were muffled, and the birds ceased to sing. There, inside that muted instant, he rose from the water, a man like no other. His flesh so … Continue reading →

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The Infernal Humanity Tank

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Madame Paradox

Once again the blog LitStack: For the love of all things wordy has provided me with some inspiration. However, I must confess I broke the rules this time. My flash fiction challenge is double the length it’s supposed to be. … Continue reading →

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How To Win Friends And Influence People

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Madame Paradox

New Year’s greetings, friends. I haven’t posted any fiction in a while. My twitter pal @ChrisGNguyen sent me a link to a flash fiction challenge using a photo prompt. (You know how much I love those photo prompts.) I must … Continue reading →

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Skin Deep

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Madame Paradox

Hello friends. My apologies for taking so long to post. My paid gig has been driving me to the brink. Below is a story I’ve been working on for quite some time. (You may all remember in a previous post … Continue reading →

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Bacon, A Cautionary Tale

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Madame Paradox

I’m warning you right now this is a ridiculous post. But I’ve been remiss with my blogging so I thought I’d leave you a wicked little short. Note: This flash fiction was inspired by a contest I missed on the blog … Continue reading →

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