Pick Two 100 Word Story by RedGoddess

Awesome flash fiction reading at Camis's shop on Saturday. I read two Lola stories: "feather" and "beautiful thing." My main character is having a little fun outside of work. Check out this week's 100 word story. Enjoy!


"Paper or plastic," asks the grocery cashier, rolling her eyes at Lola. It sounds so simple, right. Choose one kind of bag for her frozen dinner. Lola is preoccupied digging through her over-sized work bag to make sure she had enough to pay. Her next door neighbor, the retired Social Worker was in line with her grandsons. She's usually pretty chatty but today, she too, seems a little beaten down. The kids pick two candy bars from the front shelf. As Lola grabs the paper bag to leave, she notices a folded paper on the ground. It reads, "think less"

Sparkle by RedGoddess

Camie mentioned to me at a spontaneous chat on Book Island that she likes the latest Lola story.  She's an amazing writer and been drawn to her flash fiction since we've met. Writers (at least the ones I know) seem to have quite a bit of impromtu get togethers in Second Life. I wasn't feeling that great about the "Sparkle" 100 word challenge since the story veered off in a direction I had not planned.  Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy it as much as Camie or more. It's a kind of food for thought mixed with life lessons as Lola gets through another day at her fast-paced job at the hotel. I may read it this Saturday during Flash Fictin reading at Camie's shop on Book Island. Pop over if you're around at 1pm slt:)

Sparkle by RedGoddess

After coping with many personal losses in recent years, Lola no longer believes that time always heals. Although she is grateful to be among the living, she senses she's coming undone. Lola is disturbed that many missed out on living fully while alive. She hopes her funeral will not begin with "we are here to honor and celebrate the life of a beautiful young woman gone too soon." Before she could shake off these morbid thoughts, a pregnant woman is in front of her screaming, "call 911 now, I'm in labor!" She can still forge a living legacy that will sparkle.