F3 – Cycle 8 – Time Keeps On Slipping

Posted by on November 26, 2010 Leave a comment (8) Go to comments

Yesterday was Thanksgiving here in the States. I’m not going to spend time looking up what other countries may celebrate similar holidays. I know Canada does have a Thanksgiving, sometime before before the US. At any rate, being thankful doesn’t require a holiday, or a turkey, or the presence of family at a big dinner table, it only requires the acknowledgment that even on our bleakest days we are privileged.

The next holiday is Christmas, something more universal and we may see another holiday themed prompt. Not this week. No other than being thankful, Thanksgiving reminds me that the year is almost over. Another ripped off the calendar. Time keeps on slipping into the future. No reverse on this ride.

So the last prompt of November and the first stories of December will be related to time. Even if it’s just cursory to the newest First Sentence prompt.

Before you dive in, I do want to thank Chad, Darren and Ms. Alden for taking on the challenge of being weekly moderators, and to thank each of you for participating in these (now) weekly prompts.

Times a wasting, so get those keyboards clicking. Enjoy.

Prompt: FIRST SENTENCE – The clock ticked off the seconds, each a piercing reminder that time moved forward.
Genre: Open
Word Count: Under 1500 words
Deadline: Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 4:30 pm EST

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  • Matt Potter

    I think – I hope – I am in this round!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_UYQNEQKBYPUESHHK3M5ILXZX4A J Scotland

    Hmmmm… Gone have to think ’bout this one…

  • Joyce Juzwik

    I’m definitely in!

  • Matt Potter

    Sorry, but it’s not happening for me again this week …

    • Joyce Juzwik

      We’ll miss your story. Hopefully things will sort themselves out for you soon.

      • Matt Potter

        Thanks Joyce – I have had such a productive time since late June, but things seem to have ground to an almost halt. Hopefully it will all pick up soon.

  • Joyce Juzwik

    Here’s my tale. Sometimes it’s best not to have too much time on your side…
    http://jfjuzwik.blogspot.com/2010/11/flash-fiction-friday-cycle-8-time-on.html

  • Anonymous

    Here is mine. I almost didn’t post it, feels like I just can’t get anything right, but it is very motivating to at least get the thing up. Otherwise I’ll quit and I can’t do that. Does anyone know of a good book on editing? :-)

    “Option” – http://ingridhardy.flashfictionfriday.com/