Tag Archives: 100 Word Challenge

Personal Loan

Posted on July 14, 2015 by vanbytheriver

“I need $200.” Mike thought it might be drug money, but Bobby was a friend, trying to clean up his act. It was just a loan. They worked the same summer job, for very different reasons. Bobby’s wealthy family insisted; … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Writing Prompt | Tagged 100 Word Challenge, Car Accident, College Expenses, Drug Abuse, Loaning Money, Needy Friends, Summer Job | 19 Comments

Look Away, Dixieland

Posted on July 9, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Dear South Carolina, As your legislators debate the Confederate flag issue, please take a moment to reflect. You were settled in 1663 as the Carolina province. You were one of 13 original colonies. We shared a flag. From 1777, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, History, Writing Prompt | Tagged 100 Word Challenge, Confederate Flag, Declaration of Independence, Dixie, South Carolina | 14 Comments

One Last Move

Posted on June 25, 2015 by vanbytheriver

“Kansas ? Really ?” He was five years from retirement. “It’s the last move, Ellen, we really have no choice.” Mark was right. There were bills to pay, he loved his work, Florida could wait. Stress, depression, illness did not … Continue reading →