Winner of Flash Fiction Contest #7

19Dec 201729 Oct 2020

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

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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D. Wallace Peach says:

19 Dec 2017 at 2:55 pm

Congrats on your judge’s favorite win, Colleen. I loved the stories this week. All chilling!

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1. Colleen Chesebro says:
  
  19 Dec 2017 at 2:59 pm
  
  Thank you, Diana! I was shocked and excited at the same time. Hugs! ❤
  
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Tina Frisco says:

19 Dec 2017 at 7:35 pm

Congratulations, Colleen! What a shock to find oneself looking down on a body once inhabited. All the stories gave me goosebumps 🙂 ♥

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Norah says:

20 Dec 2017 at 9:47 pm

What fabulous entries to this contest, Colleen. Congratulations on your story. Chilly – that smell of metal – strange, until we know.

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1. Colleen Chesebro says:
  
  21 Dec 2017 at 6:43 am
  
  Thanks, Norah. It’s that smell of recognition that sometimes is the most terrifying. ☺️❤️
  
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  1. Norah says:
    
    23 Dec 2017 at 2:34 am
    
    That’s true!
    
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Catherine Townsend-Lyon, Author, Ghost & Co-Writer says:

21 Dec 2017 at 1:48 pm

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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1. Colleen Chesebro says:
  
  21 Dec 2017 at 1:58 pm
  
  It’s so nice to finally meet you, Cat. I will check out both of your blogs for sure. I have another blog too: https://aminfuljourneysite.wordpress.com if you want to stop by. Thanks so much for the visit. Hugs and Happy Yule! ❤
  
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  1. Catherine Townsend-Lyon, Author, Ghost & Co-Writer says:
    
    22 Dec 2017 at 8:51 am
    
    I sure will! And Merry Christmas to you and family ❤ Cat
    
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    1. Colleen Chesebro says:
      
      22 Dec 2017 at 9:41 am
      
      Thank you. ❤
      
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