18 March 2012

Flash Fiction– A Night Out


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John Floyd and R.T. Lawton not only routinely cram mysteries into less than 700 words, but John is a master of flash fiction, a subgenre I thought beyond me until I found myself thinking about titles. I suddenly realized a title I had in mind could make a (nearly) complete crime story.

Some might think I'm channeling Elsin Ann (Graffam) Perry's Wide O, a popular single page story published by Ellery Queen, which I highly recommend if you can find it. I title my opus (clearing throat) 'A Night Out'. And now… Wait for it…




A Night Out
by Leigh Lundin

"Darling, doesn't this hankie smell like chlorof…"

Posted by Leigh Lundin at 00:01
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Location: St Cloud, FL, USA

12 comments:

  1. Yoshinori Todo18 March, 2012 07:37

    LOL Great one! EQMM and AHMM don't accept flash fiction, do they?

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  2. Fran Rizer18 March, 2012 07:58

    Leigh, I'm torn between complimenting you on your cleverness or scolding you for copping out with just one of these. I'd like to see more.

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  3. Leigh Lundin18 March, 2012 08:32

    True story: A close friend who was poking around in drawers said,

    "Is this pepper spraYAAAAAAAAARGH!"

    No comment regarding hair color.

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  4. Cindy Kerschner18 March, 2012 08:36

    Good one! I picture 2 officers searching an apartment; something like Naked Gun style.
    Cindy

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  5. Leigh Lundin18 March, 2012 10:39

    Thank you Yoshinori, Fran, and Cindy. That's my first real flash fiction. John and RT are in no danger of competition, but it was fun.

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  6. Janice18 March, 2012 11:55

    I like!

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  7. David Dean18 March, 2012 13:41

    That was great, Leigh! What fun!

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  8. Louis A. Willis18 March, 2012 14:12

    Leigh, I'm still trying to get used to flash fiction, so give me more.

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  9. R.T. Lawton18 March, 2012 14:38

    Leigh, loved your short fiction. It was my laugh for the day. And yes, we do need more.

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  10. John Floyd18 March, 2012 15:00

    Well done, Leigh! And I'm glad you mentioned Elsin Ann Graffam's "Wide O." I always read that story to the students in my writing classes (it takes only a couple minutes), and they love it.

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  11. Jeff Baker18 March, 2012 15:57

    Loved it! Read it last night way late just before I went to bed and conked-out myself!

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  12. Leigh Lundin19 March, 2012 00:04

    Thank you very much; I'm very gratified. I'm starting to realize that flash fiction takes a unique viewpoint and state of mind.

    Have a great Monday!

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