Welcome to cycle 69, where it’s all about the giving. This week we are going to make a deal with ol’ Scratch himself. Tales of bargaining with the dark one are as old as written history and he is a slippery cuss to deal with. So this week write a tale under 900 words where you make a deal with the devil.
Do you trade your mortal soul for money, power, fame, or for the love of your life? What if your soul isn’t all he wants? Do you get what you want and cheat him out of his reward or do you spend eternity smelling sulphur and smoke?
Is he the classic horned one with the barbed tail and goat hooves or does he have a more modern and seductive look? Is he a beautiful blond in a red dress or a small child with the voice of an angel? Does he appear in smoke and flame or simply perch on your shoulder to whisper in your ear?
So dust off that coal black soul of yours and get busy, because there is a deal to be made and it’s getting hot in here! Let’s have some fun and enjoy our 69.
All submissions must include a title and they will be published Wednesday 2/29/12 at 9 pm EST.
Yours in blood red ink,
Doc
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Four cups of coffee later, and here is my submission! A “cyberpunk” flash titled, “The Digital Devil and Daniel Shebat” in 857 words. And here’s the link:
http://novums.blogspot.com/2012/02/flash-fiction-digital-devil-and-daniel.html
Thanks for coming in under the word count Jason… I went a little over, so it all evens out, yes?
I agree! Looking forward to reading your story.
No last minute stuff for me this time around. My story is titled ‘Time” and here’s the link, and it’s under 900 words. Enjoy.
http://jfjuzwik.blogspot.com/2012/02/flash-fiction-friday-cycle-69-mephisto.html
I couldn’t help but peek, Joyce! Very nice story! I will comment this weekend, with the others.
I’m in, this time. About halfway done. Meaning it’ll be 1500 words and I’ll spend all day Wednesday trimming it down
900 words? Really? That’s kind of low, isn’t it? I mean… a deal with the devil in under 900 words? Can’t be done! Cannot be done!
What? Yes… I am done whining. ~ sigh~
Okay… I have a story… even a title! I will find a picture to go with it and post my links tomorrow.
Oh… the story went a little long… about 30 words over, counting the title and my name. What can I say…
The Devil made me do it! *wink*
After a break here is my share Deals and Chances
http://www.vinodnarayan.com/flash-fiction/deals-and-chances/
I’m done, but would like to try making it at least passably readable before posting tomorrow…
I went way over, but here is In the Pines
http://www.pluckyoutoo.com/2012/02/story-in-pines.html
I’ve been slacking lately on my writing :/. I’m getting this one in for sure. Might not be on time. But damn I will write it!
Woo Hoo! This was fun! Thank you, Doc, for an awesome prompt! Sorry I went a wee bit over the word limit… the ‘devil’ made me do it! Hehe! Here are the links to my tiny tale -
For my WordPress ‘peeps’ -
http://veronicathepajamathief.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/flash-fiction-friday-f3-cycle-69-mephisto-edition-dancing-with-the-devil/
Don’t worry, “Bloggers’… I didn’t forget you -
http://veronicathepajamathief.blogspot.com/2012/02/flash-fiction-friday-f3-cycle-69.html
I’ll be back this weekend to read and comment on everybody’s stories… got a ‘hot date’ Friday! *wink*
Can’t wait to check this one out!
I went waaaaaaaaay over the limit – tried to trim it down but I’m just swamped with work. Sigh. But here’s my effort, episode two in my Never escapade:
The Devil May Care. And Then Again… http://rabidhorse.com/artblog/
Finally done!!!! Here is “What The Hell?” A little over the word limit though
http://writingrighter.blogspot.com/2012/02/flash-fiction-friday-what-hell.html