General Fiction posted January 12, 2019


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Flash fiction 50 words

Spring Days

by zanya


Delicate rays of Spring sunshine shone through the trees.

Hidden in the evergreen foliage of the Pyracantha, a yellowhammer squawked loudly.

Resting his weathered hands on the spade handle, Joe glanced upwards.

Suddenly all went quiet. A fledgeling yellowhammer lay lifeless, beneath the tree.

Mother Nature donned Her mourning dress.



All creatures great and small writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Write a 50-word flash fiction story about an animal (or that prominently features an animal) -- any animal, great or small, wild or tame... Exactly 50 words.


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