Flash Fiction

She watched her hand tremble slightly. It had started a day or two ago, but she’d pushed it from her mind at the time. Today, though, the trembling was more pronounced. Plus, there was a slight tingling sensation that accompanied it. The sound of keys in the door lock forced her to put aside the issue for the time being. Getting up, she headed to the other room just as the front door opened. “Shalimar, I’m home!” Shalimar entered the foyer, smiling as the friend … Read more

The blade slid from the sheath attached to the small of his back with a slight rasp, causing the man to grimace slightly. “Damn it!” he thought, slowing his movements even more. “I knew I should have gotten the leather one instead of kydex.” Blade fully drawn, he crept forward. His senses strained to their limits, searching for any other threats. He froze when his target looked around, some unseen sense allowing them to detect his approach. Spotting nothing, his target when back to what … Read more