AND WE ARE BACK.
*waves*
The holidays are over, and the time to commence with great wordsmithy is upon us. And by “great,” I mean, ennnh, you know, a thousand words or so. Let’s jump in with a theme, or, rather, the hint of a theme — the overall topic is the danger of undeserved power. What that means to you or says to you is yours alone.
Get writing.
Length: ~1000 words
Due by: Friday, January 12th, noon EST
Post at your online space.
Drop a link to it in the comments below.
Adam Korenman says:
Happy to join the fun. Here’s a little piece for you: The King’s Man. http://www.adamkorenman.com/s/The-Kings-Man.docx
January 5, 2018 — 2:23 PM
legreene515 says:
Adam–wow. Well done. I enjoyed this piece. The scene was vivid, and of course fit in perfectly with this week’s theme.
January 8, 2018 — 2:25 PM
Adam Korenman says:
Thank you so much. It was a lot of fun to write.
January 11, 2018 — 12:08 PM
Skye Overall says:
I liked this. Very “Game of Thrones”-like.
January 9, 2018 — 2:41 PM
Adam Korenman says:
I’m glad you enjoyed. Thank you.
January 11, 2018 — 12:08 PM
nessa1313 says:
Very realistic and vivid.
January 12, 2018 — 9:16 AM
Kristin Mireles says:
This should be fun! When I think of unchecked evil (other than politicians), my mind automatically goes to cats.
January 5, 2018 — 7:44 PM
Mozette says:
https://youcantgoback-andotherimpossibilities.blogspot.com.au/2018/01/jarrod.html
That was fun! Had to research grid iron uniform parts – but it’s worth it to get those things right.
But I’ve been writing over Christmas too… and so wrote a 7-part Christmas story including Krampus and other characters too. I had great fun doing it. 😀
January 5, 2018 — 9:44 PM
legreene515 says:
I loved the twist at the end. Great story!
January 8, 2018 — 2:32 PM
Mozette says:
Thank you! I enjoyed writing… and in high school, when is anyone ever serious in a relationship? 😛
January 8, 2018 — 7:52 PM
amberleygriffin says:
LOL nice
January 10, 2018 — 6:06 PM
nessa1313 says:
Very intriguing. I like the ending.
January 12, 2018 — 12:34 PM
lpstribling says:
Chuck – Happy New Year!
Here you go: https://lpstribling.wordpress.com/2018/01/07/presidential-cup/
January 7, 2018 — 1:21 AM
legreene515 says:
I know this is fiction, but it didn’t feel like it!
January 8, 2018 — 2:39 PM
lpstribling says:
Thank you. Tons of fun to write.
January 9, 2018 — 11:46 AM
amberleygriffin says:
yep… This could be a true story. Well done!
January 10, 2018 — 6:16 PM
nessa1313 says:
Yes, I can see that happen, too. Well done.
January 12, 2018 — 12:52 PM
William says:
When is power ever deserved?
January 7, 2018 — 11:52 AM
A B Sevan (@ABSevan) says:
Here’s a little ditty…I just couldn’t do politicians, so I did the next best thing. High school.
http://absevan.blogspot.com/2018/01/special-something.html
January 8, 2018 — 8:57 AM
legreene515 says:
I really enjoyed this. I left a comment on your blog.
January 8, 2018 — 2:47 PM
A B Sevan (@ABSevan) says:
Thanks! Much appreciated 🙂
January 10, 2018 — 9:03 AM
StarNinja says:
Everything was going great for Christina until Tae showed up. Wasn’t expecting the little surprise twist at the end. Great work!
January 9, 2018 — 12:23 PM
A B Sevan (@ABSevan) says:
Thanks… can’t help but add in supernatural somethings…
January 10, 2018 — 9:06 AM
Tanya says:
Excellent!
January 9, 2018 — 2:06 PM
amberleygriffin says:
Well done. I think I had flashbacks while reading this! lol
January 12, 2018 — 1:28 PM
nessa1313 says:
This was fun and satisfying to read.
January 13, 2018 — 3:26 PM
legreene515 says:
691 words. I had fun with this, and it felt good to flex my writing muscles again!
https://laurengreenewrites.com/2018/01/08/a-fallen-god/
January 8, 2018 — 11:53 AM
StarNinja says:
Not what I was expecting. Nicely done.
January 9, 2018 — 12:27 PM
legreene515 says:
Thank you!
January 9, 2018 — 4:01 PM
Tanya says:
Excellent!
January 9, 2018 — 1:56 PM
legreene515 says:
Thank you Tanya.
January 9, 2018 — 4:01 PM
amberleygriffin says:
Well done! It is so good reading everyone’s interpretations.I also followed your blog 🙂
January 12, 2018 — 1:38 PM
legreene515 says:
Thanks Amberley!
January 12, 2018 — 4:08 PM
nessa1313 says:
Too true. The unfit to rule usually get theirs but unfortunately take so many with them.
January 13, 2018 — 3:37 PM
grahamwrites says:
Yes, Chuck, the Flash Fiction Challenge is back. And not a jaysus moment too soon. Thank you. http://grahamwho.com/grahamwrites/2018/01/08/flash-fiction-apatheto/
January 8, 2018 — 1:01 PM
StarNinja says:
A superb job. I always enjoy a good bit of superhero fiction.
January 9, 2018 — 12:34 PM
amberleygriffin says:
Completely different interpretations, nice job!
January 12, 2018 — 1:52 PM
nessa1313 says:
Very interesting take on the subject.
January 13, 2018 — 3:46 PM
legreene515 says:
Ha. Fabulous.
January 8, 2018 — 2:57 PM
Rachel S says:
My first time submitting to this (I had to create a writing blog!), but the subject matter spoke to me cause… *gestures vaguely at everything.* Here’s 1k words about going mad with power but it’s a greek tragedy instead of modern politics.
https://rcsteinhoff.tumblr.com/post/169490847350/flash-fiction-challenge-undeserved-power-1k
January 8, 2018 — 11:22 PM
legreene515 says:
Amazing. I loved your metaphors and similes. And the ending was incredible. So well done. Keep posting. You have talent.
January 10, 2018 — 9:38 AM
lnichols758 says:
This was fun to read! I LOVE greek mythology (really, if I’m being honest ALL of the mythology). Well done. Write more!!! (like in general, not on this story per se, I think it was fantastic and wouldn’t change the length of it).
January 10, 2018 — 9:46 AM
amberleygriffin says:
Two main things I love… your story and the name of your blog. This was great.
January 12, 2018 — 2:03 PM
nessa1313 says:
I liked the reworking of the myth. This “pitiful olives” pairing tickled me.
January 13, 2018 — 4:32 PM
Mark Gardner says:
1090 words – https://wp.me/p4le2s-1Zc
January 9, 2018 — 10:38 AM
amberleygriffin says:
Nice alternate earth. Well done.
January 12, 2018 — 2:16 PM
Vanessa says:
I certainly want to know more about these characters.
January 15, 2018 — 6:50 PM
Tanya says:
Here we go! http://thefoundbird.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/flash-fiction-danger-of-undeserved-power.html
January 9, 2018 — 10:42 AM
legreene515 says:
I loved the ending! I was not expecting that. Great use of the prompt.
January 9, 2018 — 4:17 PM
Vanessa says:
I could feel the fear and desperation.
January 15, 2018 — 6:52 PM
Skye Overall says:
Here’s my little story: https://lunarwriter.com/flash-fiction-the-danger-of-undeserved-power/
January 9, 2018 — 2:06 PM
Vanessa says:
We can all give up our “goodness” when pushed.
January 15, 2018 — 6:54 PM
rccross says:
I’m glad the holidays are over. This was one was a blast. Coming in at a sparse 898 words- POWER
https://thedeceptionofart.wordpress.com/2018/01/10/flash-fiction-friday-undeserved-power
January 9, 2018 — 11:28 PM
legreene515 says:
Clever ending. I left a comment on your blog.
January 11, 2018 — 10:07 AM
Vanessa says:
I like the process he went through. Shame it took him so long.
January 15, 2018 — 6:56 PM
amberleygriffin says:
Yay! I’m not late this time! Mine’s a little dark. #Sorrynotsorry
https://fuckthelemonade.wordpress.com/2018/01/10/the-danger-of-undeserved-power/
January 10, 2018 — 3:30 AM
Vanessa says:
Defintely kept my attention.
January 14, 2018 — 7:09 PM
amberleygriffin says:
Thanks
January 15, 2018 — 5:43 PM
thewritepresent says:
Here’s mine… It’s pretty dark, but then again it isn’t. Under 800 words… let me know if it needs more!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xCRtEtYLQ0iC-ieROOxtM8tVUGaVNXEPCUhdvsWBP3M/edit?usp=sharing
January 10, 2018 — 7:17 AM
lnichols758 says:
Here’s the link to my wordpress…. I was scared to publish it as a post there, but finally did it anyways: https://wordpress.com/post/cuttoit.wordpress.com/145
January 10, 2018 — 8:10 AM
Vanessa says:
Good job of capturing the situation. A lot of tension.
January 14, 2018 — 6:30 PM
Vanessa says:
That was intense and riveting.
January 14, 2018 — 7:01 PM
Sara McDaren says:
Hi! This is my first. Thanks for hosting.
https://breakingground.wordpress.com/2018/01/10/in-a-pickle-flash-fiction/
January 10, 2018 — 9:30 AM
William says:
A little late to the party. Trump-haters, look again at the undeserved power right under your nose.
http://www.playininthedirt.com/2018/01/11/the-magic-of-looking-the-other-way/
January 11, 2018 — 3:07 AM
Vanessa says:
Tough to read, but certainly how it happens, regardless of ideology.
January 14, 2018 — 5:57 PM
William says:
It was a bit self-examining. I’m a Trump hater myself. But Parenting is the first job / only job God gave parents. Thanks Vanessa.
January 19, 2018 — 1:53 PM
Vanessa says:
Agreed. If people took care of their immediate circles first, the world would be better all around.
January 20, 2018 — 1:43 PM
Vicente L Ruiz says:
All I could think of was politicians abusing power… So in the end I went with it. Any similarity with reality is coincidence.
Simply Business: https://medium.com/@VicenteLRuiz/simply-business-997a3d6e1e75
January 11, 2018 — 5:48 AM
Vanessa says:
That was chilling. Well done.
January 14, 2018 — 5:42 PM
Vicente L Ruiz says:
Thank you!
January 18, 2018 — 7:02 PM
Sam Brady says:
Took me a while to get this done because I wanted very much not to be political with it. Hopefully I succeeded. It’s a bargain at only 277 words. Please to enjoy :Underserved”.
https://sambrady.wordpress.com/2018/01/11/chuck-wendig-undeserved/
January 11, 2018 — 1:09 PM
Sam Brady says:
Good Lord. I did it again. I swear, every time I tried to write the word Undeserved it came up as Underserved. Maybe my story should have been about food.
January 11, 2018 — 1:44 PM
Vanessa says:
I like the comparison to an author’s powers.
January 14, 2018 — 5:35 PM
nessa1313 says:
This is my first time playing. https://goldennib.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-mind-of-melissa.html
January 11, 2018 — 7:32 PM
Anne says:
Your first paragraph is very powerful. Nicely done.
January 14, 2018 — 5:58 PM
Vanessa says:
Thank you for reading it, Anne.
January 15, 2018 — 8:56 AM
Vicente L Ruiz says:
Whoa, your story is really something! It’s creepy, the way she slowly acquires her power and how her actions grow… into what they grow (no spoilers)!
January 18, 2018 — 7:08 PM
Vanessa says:
Thanks for reading. I’m glad you found her disturbing. 🙂
January 18, 2018 — 7:24 PM
hedwig-dordt says:
Not sure if this fulfills the premise exactly, but I had fun so there’s that.
“Accident of Birth” https://hedwig-dordt.dreamwidth.org/7433.html
January 12, 2018 — 8:30 AM
Vanessa says:
I really enjoyed this. Very funny. I hope it’s part of a longer piece.
January 14, 2018 — 5:28 PM
Anne Bohannon says:
Just barely made the deadline. Happy Friday!
https://wp.me/p9hOCx-cM
January 12, 2018 — 10:47 AM
Vanessa says:
A very vivid world you’ve created.
January 14, 2018 — 5:20 PM
the story hive says:
https://thestoryhive.wordpress.com/2018/01/17/space-monkey-mafia-1/ yeah just the first part for now
January 17, 2018 — 5:05 AM