by Cherise Papa | Apr 13, 2023 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
I took some anatomical liberties for this one, and I absolutely love it. Jessy pinched her nose but still couldn’t escape the spoiled meat smell wafting from the pack on her back. She stood at the threshold of her front door, a gray-green night threatening storms,...
by Cherise Papa | Mar 23, 2023 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction, Science Fiction
We need more space dragons… Here’s to another Wednesday and another flash fiction! I stretched my wings as I soared toward the hottest destination for sightseeing in this galaxy: the only planet to host life around here. I couldn’t wait to peak into its...
by Cherise Papa | Mar 2, 2023 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
When I read goblet, I was instantly taken to a drunk bard… and their reputations. I couldn’t resist! I hope you enjoy this week’s Wednesday Words! “Do you need help with anything else?” the barmaid asked as she dressed, her breathing panicked as...
by Cherise Papa | Feb 27, 2023 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction, Romance
A few days late, but here is my take on the prompt for Wednesday Words, February 22, 2023. In a single pass through the waterfall of truth, everything fell away. The lies, the guilt and hesitations, the scales the siren hid behind. She tried to cover her face with her...
by Cherise Papa | Feb 8, 2023 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
This age of laughing and peace ended when the boy found his power. It grew within him, burning his veins until he could no longer control it. Fire spread from his body, spreading to those around him. Like a virus, it infected and burned them. No longer did they fill...
by Cherise Papa | Feb 2, 2023 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
Presenting to you a late night Wednesday Words flash! I’m very excited to expand this one, as I had a lot of fun with techy descriptions and setting in the first draft, which sadly had to be paired down due to length. I think this story will make an excellent...