The Idioms Are Real! Flash Fiction Challenge

[Cia]

@Defiance19   Awww, this wasn't supposed to be stressful! If you're ever playing a game and you're not sure of a rule, or if your story idea works, or... well, whatever, send me a PM! It might take me a day or so to get back to people right now since things are so crazy busy here in RL, but I'm always willing to give feedback to help authors understand the game idea or a rule. 

[Mikiesboy]

6 hours ago, Defiance19 said:

Up early, and its posted, link sent to Cia.. I'm a little iffy on this one, but it was fun to do even though I stressed out about it.... 

did you write something 'different' .. this is a good place to try things.  I'm sure it will be good, sometimes you just gotta go for it, boss. Try something knew... write bravely!!! 

[Timothy M.]

Sigh, I give up. I simply cannot come up with anything for my idiom.  

[northie]

11 minutes ago, Timothy M. said:

Sigh, I give up. I simply cannot come up with anything for my idiom.  

Poor you. It's certainly not an easy one. 

[Defiance19]

On 4/25/2018 at 8:44 AM, Cia said:

@Defiance19   Awww, this wasn't supposed to be stressful! If you're ever playing a game and you're not sure of a rule, or if your story idea works, or... well, whatever, send me a PM! It might take me a day or so to get back to people right now since things are so crazy busy here in RL, but I'm always willing to give feedback to help authors understand the game idea or a rule. 

Thank you Cia.. I think a lot of it has to do with my own hang ups. I’m a work in progress. Lol. 

On 4/25/2018 at 12:35 PM, Mikiesboy said:

did you write something 'different' .. this is a good place to try things.  I'm sure it will be good, sometimes you just gotta go for it, boss. Try something knew... write bravely!!! 

It felt different for me. I was the kid who hated to colour outside the lines.  But, I went for it. Write bravely. I will remember that. Thanks tim.. xoxo

[Renee Stevens]

I didn't get mine done in time for inclusion in the newsletter, but still hope to write it.

[Cia]

 

What would happen if it really did rain cats and dogs? Or if someone's bark was worse than their bite? Well, in this writing game, the challenge was to take the random idiom and make it "real". A bunch of authors from the site took on the challenge, and they're all ready for your reading enjoyment!

Run out of Steam by BHopper2 A war rages in the Barony of Branister. After the Barony was invaded by Archduke Listerian, he installed a puppet King upon the Branister throne. Noble houses have risen up in a rebellion, and this is just one of many tales of the war. Outlook: Grey and Unsettled by northie Working at Merryweather's used to be a secure job. Now the weather market's been opened up, the competition from other companies is fierce. Wrong footed by mikiesboy Faris rolled off and put his arms around me. He drew me close, and I reveled in his warm sweating body, the evidence of our lovemaking. All at Sea by Puppilull “You should have seen me.” Belus spread his arms almost losing his balance on the table he was standing on. “There I was surrounded by no less than five. You Should Have Seen Me by Caz Pedroso Sound of moving water. Something was touching his legs. Harsh sun beating down on him. What was he lying on? Sand? Was that sand?   Papik and Kigun Inuk by Defiance19 Papik walked dejectedly along the arctic ice. The wind was howling and blowing in cold circles around him. He stopped at the floe edge to pull his skins tighter around his body. When Pigs Fly, A Lich Dies by Comicfan This story was written as part of the Idioms Are Real! Challenge. After being given the idiom "when pigs fly" I read a piece about Dungeons & Dragons in one of the forums and this story was born. Crack Someone Up by MacGreg From a dimly-lit booth at Ricci's restaurant, Jeremy dines on linguine and fine wine while waiting for the occasional client to require his expertise - but only on Tuesday nights, and only if the price is right. Jack of All Trades by Valkyrie “Welcome to All Trades Employment Agency. I’m Jack. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” The tall man reminded Chris of a beanpole—skinny, but not unattractive. Jack’s smile was that of a polished businessman, beaming but appearing to be genuine. Neural Boosters by Dolores Esteban “What about the data? Do we have results?” Professor Evans asked upon entering the room.