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Short Fiction #22 Playful Pets

No Comments »20th November, 2006; Category: Short Fiction, Short Stories

Playful Pets

Max was not sure what happened first. One thing, however, was certain. Pandemonium ensued.
The dog’s first friendly nip of the cat’s ear was meant to be playful. The cat screeched, hair bristling, claws raking the dog’s muzzle. The dog’s reply was half bark, half howl.
Tiger set off down the hallway, claws scrabbling at the linoleum. Ralph, barking deeply, followed the cat’s erect tail as he chased his tormentor. A loud hiss and a sharp yelp told Max that the order of the chase had suddenly been reversed.

Max was unmoved.
He just kept reading his paper.

All rights reserved. Copyright 2006 Trevor W. Hampel.

This short story first appeared in Freexpression magazine in June 1999.

Short Fiction #21 Broken Relationship

No Comments »12th November, 2006; Category: Short Fiction, Short Stories

Broken Relationship

“HOW DARE YOU!” shouted Ben, face red with anger.
Angela, ashen and silent, stared at the wall.
“Well?? Whaddaya have to say for yourself?”
“I…I…I’m leaving.”
“It’s Pete, isn’t it? He’s the reason you’re leaving.”
“Yes,” she said. “I really love him.”
“Well – good riddance. And when you go, don’t forget his drinking bowl and leash.”

All rights reserved. Copyright 2006 Trevor W. Hampel.

Short Fiction #20 The Job Applicant

No Comments »5th November, 2006; Category: Short Fiction, Short Stories

The Job Applicant

Susan strolled casually to the desk.
“Can I help you?”
“Yes. I’d like to enquire about a job here.”
“Right,” said the receptionist. “Please take a seat. I’ll get the Personnel Officer. Your name?”
“Susan Heywood.”
Two minutes passed.
“Good morning Ms Heywood. How can I help you?”
“I want your job,” she replied simply.

All rights reserved. Copyright 2006 Trevor W. Hampel.

Another Seven Short Story Starters

21 Comments »18th October, 2006; Category: Short Stories, Short Story Starters, Writing Hints

Previously I have written and posted lists of short story starters for writers. These have proven to be quite popular with readers of this blog. So today we have another seven short story starters.

Another Seven Short Story Starters:

  1. Alison was angry. She had worked so hard for so long. Now it seemed to have been a total waste of time.
  2. Ben wasted no time getting to the bank. This had to be his lucky day.
  3. The sudden change in wind direction caught Carol by surprise.
  4. Daniel gave a polite cough. It didn’t attract the attention he wanted. He cleared his throat, took a deep breath and reached for the bell. It was now or never.
  5. As the car tyres crunched on the gravel, Eliza realised…
  6. “I’m going now,’ announced Frank as he opened the door. “Are you coming?”
  7. Gina stared at the doctor. Her mind churned in confusion. How could she…

Conditions of use:

  • Feel free to use any of the story starters listed above.
  • Give it your best shot.
  • Edit your work carefully before sending it off to a publisher or posting it on your blog.
  • Let me know in the comments section how it went.
  • If you publish your story on your web site or on your blog let me know so I can make a link to it for others to read.

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So there you go.

Good writing.

Seven More Short Story Starters

5 Comments »2nd October, 2006; Category: Short Stories, Short Story Starters, Writing Hints

A few days ago I wrote a list of seven short story starters for anyone with writer’s block to use. I hope they inspired someone to write an absolutely wonderful story or two or seven.

Here is another seven more short story starters for your consideration.

Seven More Short Story Starters +1

  1. Peter wondered what would happen if he pressed the green button.
  2. Annie was devastated. How could she go on knowing what had happened to her friend.
  3. Roger could hear terrified yelping coming from the near the back door.
  4. The bright light blinded Karen momentarily, just before she fainted.
  5. Corey could hardly believe his eyes.
  6. Felicity stopped. This was not normal. She stared at the open window.
  7. Frank’s eyes flickered. A sharp pain jabbed through his eyes. He sat up, not understanding what he was looking at.
  • Bonus idea: “I can’t see anything,” sobbed Anita.

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Conditions of use:

  • Feel free to use any of the story starters listed above.
  • Give it your best shot.
  • Edit your work carefully before sending it off to a publisher or posting it on your blog.
  • Let me know in the comments section how it went.
  • If you publish your story on your web site or on your blog let me know so I can make a link to it for others to read.
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