The Idioms Are Real! Flash Fiction Challenge

[Cia]

Who wants to play a game? The Idioms are Real is a fun game where you have to write a scene/story where the idiom means exactly what it says. I see lots of interesting worlds to come! If you want to play, just chime in (make sure you do an @ mention of my name so I don't miss your request to play) or PM me. I'm going to put them all in here as well so we can discuss/commiserate/laugh together. 

 

Because we need some guidelines and how-tos:
1. Contact Cia (PM or @ mention here) : She will use an idiom random generator to give you your prompt
2. You must use said prompt--whatever it is--in your story as if it really means what it says! So if you were to get it's raining cats and dogs... you must have characters somehow being showered with cats and dogs. Just how would that work? It's up to you! But the more fun, the better. 
3. Write a flash fiction piece under 5k in length. No minimum word count required--but you can't just post the idiom, of course, lol. 
4. Post the flash piece as either a solo story or a chapter to your existing flash fiction collection in GA Stories, but make sure it is saved as UNPUBLISHED. Do not set a date or time to have the story published. 
5. PM Cia with a link to your flash fiction piece. 
 

The story title/author name and a link will be featured in a topic on the site as well as in the site's weekly newsletter. The deadline for the stories to be completed and posted (unpublished!) will be April 25th. 

 

Authors and their Idioms:

Dolores Esteban: food for thought

Valkyrie: jack of all trades

Puppilull: all Greek to me

MacGreg: crack someone up

BHopper2: run out of steam

Defiance19: long in the tooth

northie: to steal someone's thunder

mikiesboy: off on the wrong foot

Renee Stevens: every cloud has a silver lining

JayT: rise and shine

Drew Espinosa: wear your heart on your sleeve

Caz Pedroso: drink like a fish

Timothy M: under the weather

Comicfan: when pigs fly

 

 

[Puppilull]

I'm game! 

[Brayon]

PM Sent!

[Puppilull]

Is it just me or did @MacGreg get a rather suitable idiom...?

 

I had a sudden burst of inspiration while running, so I may have an idea.

Edited April 8, 2018 by Puppilull

[MacGreg]

3 minutes ago, Puppilull said:

Is it just me or did @MacGreg get a rather suitable idiom...?

 

I had a sudden burst of inspiration while running, so I may have an idea.

The idiom random generator was not so random, hmm?

[Cia]

No, it really is weird! So, like Dolores said she's sick at home on the couch and could use the time to think of a story... and the thing totally gave her food for thought as the idiom. Maybe it's a haunted website randomizer? Or the internet has gone all AI and is tracking everything we see/say/do online? 

[Brayon]

Well, the one you sent me, has inspired me to try a new genre as well. I find it funny, I just read a Steampunk Anthology from Dreamspinner, and got "Run out of steam."

[Puppilull]

If it makes everone feel less monitored, I can attest to having no Greek connections or plans at the moment. Haven't even had tzatziki in ages... 

[Mikiesboy]

@Cia  may i please have one more.. well my first one.. but one in your list .. oh i'll give this a go in other words..~covers eyes and cowers in the corner~

[Renee Stevens]

Do I dare.....

[Brayon]

3 minutes ago, Renee Stevens said:

Do I dare.....

Yes, yes you do...

*waves hand like a Jedi*

[Renee Stevens]

Ugh... I must be a glutton for punishment, but I'm in a writing mood, so what the hey, I'll give it a shot.... @Cia Please be nice, lol

[Mikiesboy]

22 minutes ago, Renee Stevens said:

Do I dare.....

oh lord

[Cia]

*rubs hands together* More victims!  @Mikiesboy @Renee Stevens check out the top post in the topic, you have your idioms!! 

[Mikiesboy]

Just now, Cia said:

*rubs hands together* More victims!  @Mikiesboy @Renee Stevens check out the top post in the topic, you have your idioms!! 

i'm ascared now

[Mikiesboy]

@Cia  .. thank you .. 

[Renee Stevens]

2 minutes ago, Cia said:

*rubs hands together* More victims!  @Mikiesboy @Renee Stevens check out the top post in the topic, you have your idioms!! 

That wasn't nice   That one is gonna be an interesting one to figure something out for!

[Mikiesboy]

1 minute ago, Renee Stevens said:

That wasn't nice   That one is gonna be an interesting one to figure something out for!

oh my ... good luck honey

[Renee Stevens]

1 minute ago, Mikiesboy said:

oh my ... good luck honey

LOL. Thanks hon. Good luck on yours as well! 

[JayT]

I wanna play

[Drew Espinosa]

Eh, it's my birthday, I might as well do something fun!  

 

I'm in @Cia.

[Caz Pedroso]

I'll give it a try please @Cia

[Cia]

More players, yay! 

 

I gave you a prompt, even though you didn't tag me, @JayT (tsk!)

 

Hope you had a great birthday, @Drew Espinosa and keep having more fun with your prompt! 

 

And there's one for you too, @Caz Pedroso

 

Just check the first post to find your idiom! 

[Caz Pedroso]

1 minute ago, Cia said:

And there's one for you too, @Caz Pedroso

 

Just check the first post to find your idiom! 

 

  I think  

[Cia]

Just remember everyone... It's all for fun and to stretch your writing brain, so if you come up with a little 4 paragraph scene, or a 4k short story, or nothing at all... that's okay!