Flash Fiction Blogfest & the Release of SUFFOCATE!

Happy BOOK BIRTHDAY to Shelli Johannes and her novella, SUFFOCATE, which releases today! 

When a science experiment goes wrong in the Biome, Eria uncovers a conspiracy about the very air she breathes. 


Suffocate is the first novelette in THE BREATHLESS series.

It is a 15,000 word young adult thriller that combines the dystopic and science fiction genres. 


Full Description: For centuries, the world outside the Biome has been unlivable. Today, marks the first time anyone will attempt to leave the suffocating ecosphere. Eria is not worried because her scientist father has successfully tested the new Bio-Suit many times. It's a celebratory day until something goes horribly wrong. In the midst of tragedy, Eria uncovers a deep conspiracy that affects the very air she breathes. 

If those responsible find out what she knows, they won't stop hunting her until she takes her last breath.

The 2nd novelette in the series, CHOKE, is scheduled for Fall 2012. The 3rd, EXHALE, is scheduled for Winter 2013

You can add Suffocate to your Goodreads, and check it out on Amazon and B&N!

Today is also Cherie Reich's 2nd Annual Flash Fiction Blogfest. The only criteria was to begin with 'Lightning flashed,' and contain the entry to less than 300 words. I came in at 299. Please click HERE to read the other entries. 

Lightning flashed. I wished it hadn’t.

My heart sunk to my stomach, as my eyes captured what I’d rather not see, the truth all the more real now. But it couldn’t be. I’d made it home, back through the hidden portal connecting the here and now to where the Fates decide our eternal resting place. Sure, they had every right to be ticked that living mortals invaded their happy place and actually made it out. But that was the deal.

More shadows wisped into the air, the floor boards of this old barn too weak to keep them away. I peeked around a wooden beam, searching for anything to help me stop this. The rope and metal tools hanging from hooks would do me no good, not against these powers.

“Will.” Seri’s sultry tone draped over me.

I pushed off a hay bale, shocked she was here. The corners of her thick lips crimped at one end, as her irises flared a shade of emerald; she had such an amazing smile. Her sugary scent crept up my nostrils, noosing my rational thoughts and igniting every part of my body. I mentally traced her curvaceous figure and watched her scarlet strands lengthen to just below her shoulders. She was a daemon; I knew that. And she was as beautiful as the first time I saw her.


But her smile faded, worry scarring her gorgeous face. That was when I knew. A Death Dealer slid out from behind her, her lips mouthing I’m sorry.  

The inside of the barn exhaled a sigh as he laid his hands on my shoulders. Searing pain ravished my veins, my limbs, my memories fading from my mind. Seri screamed, pleaded.

Lightning flashed, and I gawked out a stained window pane. My reflection now mirrored theirs.

First Crusader Challenge: Shadows

This is the week to participate in Rachel Writes 1st Campaign Challenge for her 3rd Crusade. Our challenge is to write a piece of flash fiction in 200 words or less, staring with a designated phrase. She also supplied us with an ending phrase if we'd like to use. And to challenge us even further, she's given us the option of coming in at EXACTLY 200 words, which I have. I hope you enjoy my little piece of flash fiction.

A Shadow's Touch

The door swings open, the scent of woodsy musk filling the air. I curl up on my bed and relax in the warmth of his white dress shirt. A groan vibrates up my throat, as my body sinks deeper into the curves of my mattress. I twist the ribbing of the shirt between my fingers. The cotton patters softly against my bare stomach. My heart pounds, the familiar presence inching nearer. Butterfly kisses caress my toes then slink up my calves, my thighs. My chest rides the wave of each sweet touch. I can almost feel the waning of his loving exhales steaming my neck and hear his whisper ‘You’re mine.’ I always loved that. Every ounce of me tingles. I’m hungry, never wanting this to end. Life is so unfair. Tears teeter on my lower eyelids. I close my eyes. Droplets mist my skin, a memory caressing my thoughts. Not that memory. No, no, no…I should rollover, ram my face into my mattress, give into reality and pretend he’s not here.

But he is. In my heart, in his butterfly touches…forever.  

The door swings shut, leaving me hugged in his shirt—the one he wore the night he died.

Thanks for reading!

It's always fun to stretch our writing skills!! See other writers who decided to do the same ~ HERE.

Character's FORBIDDEN 2 LOVE

FORBIDDEN LOVERS

The goldfish bowl teeters on the edge. I shiver as the thick glass rocks backward and shatters. Shards splinter the air. My heart aches at the thought of her being harmed.

Her scaly body falls into my arms. Water showers down over us, baptizing our union.

Here we are—the vampire cat and the feeble fish, not meant to be, yet in love.

I lean closer. Her blue eyes bulge, her plump lips swelling. “My love,” I whisper.

“Kiss me, before I dry up,” she murmurs, and slips out of my grip and down the kitchen sink.

I bellow.

This Flash Fiction comes to you via the Second Crusader Challenge, hosted by Rachel of Rach Writes. We were required to write a piece of 100 words or less beginning with the words: The goldfish bowl teetered... As an added bonus, we could attempt to stay within our genre. That explains my kitty with fangs and the romantic tragedy. LOL

HERE's a peek at other Crusaders who've given the Flash Fiction a try. Check'em out!

Enjoy your weekend!! Hearts to U, All!