Winner of Flash Fiction Contest #7

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

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My dear friend, Marjorie Mallon won first place in contest 7! Many congratulations to her and the honorable mention writers with one of my flash fiction stories being mentioned! WOO HOO! ❤

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Murderous Musings Winner at Carrot Ranch @Charli_MillsMurderous Musings

By Sherri Matthews

When I set my Murderous Musing’s prompt for Charli’s Flash Fiction Rodeo, I expected a few good folk to turn bad, but not thirty-two of them. And what a deliciously devious lot they are! Thank you so much to all who entered; my esteemed judges and I read wide-eyed and suitably horrified through a disturbingly chilling collection exploring the dark side of the Rodeo.

Some had us baying for the same sweet revenge, such was the pain of the story.  With others, we pondered the tragic price of a seething jealousy, bitter resentment and an all-consuming rage.  One or two gave a chuckle, clever in the twist at the end.  We enjoyed every flash and it was a close call, but we agreed our overall winner is Mr Blamey by Marjorie Mallon.

Mr Blamey by Marjorie Mallon

Mr Blamey had no first name. He had…

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  4. Hi, Colleen and thanks as I seen you on Facebook today!! Then has to come visit your site and I am loving it! I also do have a Book Blog besides my recovery too here: https://anauthorandwriterinprogress.wordpress.com

    Feel free to stop by anytime. Wishing you and yours a very Blessed and Happy Holiday Season. TY for visiting my blog xoxo

    Cat

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