I don’t have a story this week because I’m on vacation 
If I get a chance between now and the time this story goes live, I’ll write something. Y’all have fun and post links to your stories in the comment section here and when I get back, I’ll see what you came up with and add my own story then.
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[...] have a story ready, the picture is still posted on the page where my story would have been, here. I might write mine and get it posted in time, but if not, I’ll catch up when I get [...]
Hope you have a wonderful vacation! Here’s my attempt… it didn’t have much to do with acorns… http://thecolorlime.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/just-visiting-100/
Really enjoyed your mini-mystery! Lots of teasers that made me want to know more!
Thanks, Jan! I’ve been slow to respond to others’ comments because I have a big assessment tomorrow, but I’m looking forward to reading and commenting on everyone else’s
Enjoy your vacation, Madision! I’ll start making the blog hop after I get a tiny bit more than three hours sleep.
But here is my link for the week: http://quillshiv.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/moll-white-remains/
I can’t wait to read everyone’s offerings!
Rinn, your post had such beautiful and haunting passages that brought your scene to life! And, I liked both the opening and ending sentences, too. Hope you caught up on your sleep.
I found the prompt really difficult, but this popped out of the pod:
http://fictionvictimtoo.blogspot.com
Thanks for forcing us to write!
Linda, I love that you and I saw the same thing in the photo, yet wrote so differently about it! You used some great descriptive words – voracious, gorge. I’ll never sweep pods outside again.
I keep tryin’ t’ comment, but it ain’t workin’! to paraphrase Curly, or Moe or Larry.
Your story is beautifully written, Ms Glamoura. It’s a scary thought, and one that comes to my mind often with the explorations to other planets and moons. Who knows what will get tracked in on the carpet? And Beauty is dangerous, a concept ingrained not just into us, but in nature. Remember that Ernie K-Doe song….
Thanks, Carlos,
Crap, I don’t know what’s wrong. I checked over my settings and everything seems the same. Boo Hoo.
But thank you for the nice comment, not bitchy like mine!
I had trouble commenting as well. I was commenting with my WordPress acct, so then I switched to openID which just asks for name and web address. That worked.
Hi Linda,
I can`t seem to leave a comment on your site either…so here it is: Terrific words choices. Especially all the ‘V’ words. Captivating imagery. Nicely done.
Thank you too, Craig, for the nice comments. I simply do not know what I have done wrong. I checked all my settings and they seem to be the same, but I will check again now!
Thank you though for leaving a comment here,
Lindaura
I tried commenting on your blog but had problems, so I’m leaving my comments here.
Scary. When I’d read your piece I went back and looked at the picture again with fresh eyes. I think you may be on to something.
A great read. Thanks.
Hey Mike! I couldn’t find a place to leave a comment on your site, but I read both of your stories. I like both of them, but of course, much admired your take on the long planned Alien Invasion!
Oops, posted mine last night on the page the photo was first published on… navigation through this is always confusing to me. Anyway, here’s mine:
http://repuestodelatabla.wordpress.com/2012/01/12/friday-fictioneer-100-word-story-7-birth-of-a-clown/
Carlos
I don’t want to spoil it for the readers, but what a creative post you wrote from the prompt! When I read that last sentence, I thought, “Of course! What else could it be?”
Good morning, Fictioneers! I’m honored to be the guest host for Madison this week. And Madison, if you’re reading this, hope you’re having a wonderful time! You certainly posted another challenging photo prompt! Can’t wait to read what everyone wrote.
Here’s my link:
http://jansthoughtsovercoffee.blogspot.com/2012/01/flashfriday-fridayfictioneers-brief.html
OMG, that was great! I did aliens, too, but yours had me laughing aloud!
I laughed at yours, too, Maggie. Love starting the day with a smile!
Hi Jan. I tried leaving a comment on your bog, but for some reason it wouldn’t work, so I’m leaving it here instead.
A wonderful story Jan
It made me smile, just like those unsuccessful alien pods.
Darn that blogger! Not sure why sometimes viewers can’t leave comments. Anyway, Mike. Thanks for trying. Glad you liked it. Keep smiling.
Here’s my first #FridayFictioneer post: Germination (http://bit.ly/w4txx7). Enjoy. Feedback welcome!
Welcome to the Fictioneers, Caerlynn! I enjoyed your post, especially the way you used the acorn as a metaphor. Very nice, and hope you’ll be back again next week!
Thanks, Jan. I certainly hope to be back. What an interesting and fun exercise!! I’m looking forward to reading all the other stories today!! Great learning experience!
Morning everyone,
here’s mine: http://cleveroldowl.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/friday-fictioneers-acorn-sprouting/
I’ll get around to commenting after a few more sips of coffee.
Craig, you write great dialogue. I felt like I was right there, listening in on their conversation. I also like that the characters laughed at the metaphor! Nice!
Thanks Jan,
Fairly challenging prompt this week. Really interesting to see everyone `s different take on it.
Here is mine! Make sure to drop by my blog on Wednesday for the photo prompt. I will taking the helm this week while Madison is away.
Defying Temptation – 100 Word Flash
http://susielindau.com/2012/01/13/defying-temptation-100-word-flash-fiction/
Whoo – I felt the adrenaline pumping, Susie. And I shivered all the way, too. Good job, and have fun hosting next Friday!
Thanks Jan!
I am still working through this enormous list of contributors. Great turn-out today!
Yes, great turnout! I don’t know how Madison does it, but I have a new appreciation for her!
She deserves a vacation!
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Happy Friday everyone. I look forward to reading as many of today’s flash fictions as time (and work) will allow.
I went over the 100 word limit, but I really had a good time
http://russellgayer.blogspot.com/
Russell, you are so clever. Fractured Fairy Tales was always my favorite part of . . . was it Rocky and Bullwinkle? Anyway, I always used to wait for that segment. And loved your surprise ending, too!
Russell, i wasn’t able to comment on yours because it wouldn’t take my OpenID, wordpress, and it doesn’t have an option for Name/URL…..sooooo Here is my comment all bright and sparkly and cut/pasted:
HA! I’m really enjoying all the humorous takes on this prompt. And now I wonder what that ice cream tastes like!
What a fantastic story!
Russell, that was great! Maggie
Great work Russel!
I am not able to comment there though… or is it under moderation?
Anyway, this is what I wrote there:
“Very entertaining!
The way you started the story “He plucked the sprouting acorn from his path and rolled it around in both hands.”, kind of makes me think that’s how you started mulling over the photo prompt as well!
Good work!”
I also found this week’s photo prompt a little difficult. (It didn’t look a bit like an acorn to me!) Here’s my interpretation:
http://kbnelson.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/friday-flash-regeneration/
Karen, liked that the “protrusion” was its leg! That’s what’s so fun about these flash fiction posts – seeing what everyone else saw in Madison’s photo prompt. Good story!
I’m trying hard to get back into flash. January is such a paper cluster. Will visit everyone’s offerings tomorrow. In the meantime, I’ll leave you with:
Disquiet
http://robinhawke.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/disquiet/
Thanks and have a great vacation Madison! Robin
A very dark and intriguing story, Robin. And the title, along with the post, makes me want to know more.
Have a great vacay, Madison! Here’s my offering:
http://mymusings-maggie.blogspot.com/2012/01/second-post-of-day-friday-flash-fiction.html
No apocalypta today. Just a giggle.
I giggled, all right! Very clever insertion of the pun, and I love the last line. Good job, Maggie!
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Hope you get lots of time to rest up and enjoy yourself on your vacation!
Here’s my story for this week:
http://wp.me/suGD7-crawling
Caely, now you’ve got me worried about my winter itches. All this time, I thought it was just the cold, dry weather. Good and eerie story!
I miss you on here, Mads, but hope your vacation is great! I’m off to read all these great posts.
And here’s mine: http://sweettea.kdmccrite.com/flash-fiction-3/his-way
K.D., I miss Madison, too! I loved your story – so poignant, especially your last line. Beautiful.
Hi Madison,
Glad you’re on vacation. I could use one!
I hope you’re having a great time.
I wrote a little 100 word piece continuing my “Search for Bethany” WIP. There’s an adult content warning on the blog, but nothing explicit today.
http://siobhanmuir.blogspot.com/2012/01/acorn-100words-for-fridayfictioneers.html
Siobhan
Good snippet of your story, Siobhan. And I learned something new – whickered. I love it!
Hi everyone. Mine is here: http://wp.me/p1PeVl-2A. I am oddly excited about this one so I hope you like it, but your comments are appreciated whether you do or not.
Off to look at everyone else’s now!
I really liked the way you compared the past mystery of an acorn sprouting to the present, to give hope. Very nice!
Well, here’s mine! A little different, I think, from past offerings. Pardon me while I go get a second cup of coffee, and I will check out yours!
http://www.susanwenzel.com/
“Gravel instead of rich soil to nourish . . .” a fantastic metaphor! Love that the photo inspired a story on birth!
Thanks for reading already! I never know where my mind is going to go when I see the picture, but I try to work with whatever it comes up with first…
For me, that’s the fun of these photo prompts, Susan. Not only seeing where my mind goes, but where everyone else’s goes, too!
[...] a great picture for this week’s Friday Fictioneer 100 word story writing prompt. I kept looking at the picture trying to think of a great nature [...]
A really interesting picture Madison.
I managed to hit the 100 word mark on the nose.
Off to read other Friday Fictioneers.
Here’s mine
http://mjshorts.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/what-a-great-idea-100-word-story-friday-fictioneer/
Ooh, Mike! A seed of an idea – can’t wait to see what grows from that last line!
Some GREAT offerings this week my fellow Fictioneers. My input can be viewed at: jeffreyhollar.com/2012/01/hope-undesired.html
Gasp! Such hope for a moment . . . then brutally crushed. I felt it!
My comment would not print on your site – the same problem I, and I think Craig, had on Lindaura’s. I think it happens because I’m using Chrome browser, but I’m not sure. Anyway, here’s my comment:
Great evocation of our never-ending attempts to make the world fit our preconception of it. Nicely done. The Bishop, even in name only, is a powerful image and you made the most of it.
Over and out for a bit. Sure am enjoying the variety of stories. Will be back later!
Madison, hope you are having a great vacation, but look forward to your return.
Here’s my link: http://bridgesareforburning.wordpress.com/
This was a wonderful little story, Ron. Very creative, especially the part about the deer egg! That’s what I call thinking outside of the box!
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I couldn’t resist writing another one!
http://mjshorts.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/the-end-is-nigh-100-word-story/
Another good one, Mike. You’re on a roll!
I’ve posted my try at the prompt. Have not had luck with fiction rambling thru the gray matter, but gave it a try.
Peace,
Siggi in Snowy, rainy coast of Downeast Maine
http://www.siggiofmaine.wordpress.com
I think this is what you want to find my post to the prompt…
will I EVER figure this out?
http://siggiofmaine.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/100-word-story…anuary-12-2012/
Siggi in Downeast Maine
Siggi, for some reason I couldn’t get to your post using the link above. If anyone else is having a problem, try this link:
http://siggiofmaine.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/100-word-story-friday-fictioneer-photo-prompt-acorn-january-12-2012/#respond
I enjoyed your story and the way you worked the old acorn quote into it!
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Worms!
http://toolboxexpressions.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/friday-fictioneers-worms/
When I’m off work I’ll do my best to read all the other awesome stories
This was a wonderful story. I love the magic and innocence of childhood! And who knows, when that acorn begins to grow . . .
Here’s mine: http://wp.me/p24aJS-1h
Now I need to try to catch up with reading what you all have posted already!
Very clever, LupusAnthropos! You got me with that last line. Liked it very much!
I gave it a whirl. Check it out at http://banterwithbeth.blogspot.com/ but you’ll see that the pod photo is gigantic. I think it’s eating my blog! I am so technically challenged…Help!
I emailed you a smaller picture that won’t eat up your blog. Hope it works. (Although, for some of the tales I’ve read today, a picture that eats up the blog might be appropriate.)
Love your little tale about L’il Acorn, Beth. Won’t those old, boring rocks be sorry one day.
Dear Beth,
I tried to leave a glowing compliment for you in your blog’s comment section but it would freeze up each time I tried to move forward with the process so I’ll leave it here.
I loved your story and could very much relate to your protagonist’s plight. Good job.
Aloha,
Doug
my link to lateness is http://ironwoodwind.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/a-womans-vows/
I couldn’t comment on your site…same problem as with the others above; so I’m posting my comment here.
It’s hard being the black sheep of the family…or in this case, the acorn. great job!
Hi Beth,
Like others I too couldn’t comment on your awesome entry!
Pasting my comments here:
“haha!
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Not weird at all! I found it very amusing… never saw gravel and dust and seeds as brethren!
Very nice!
Today’s story continues the Trio’s tale http://www.wakefieldmahon.com/1/post/2012/01/fridayfictioneers-sprouting.html Thanks to those of you who offer your comments.
I like that you give us pieces of Trio’s tale as your flash fiction. I’ve begun to feel as though I know your characters.
Here’s a tale from Bud, who does not have a blog — yet.
Thanks for sharing it, Bud! I especially like that last line.
“So I look like a one eye, one arm, one leg, brown people eater. I’m not. I’m just having a rocky start. Wait for the next rain. I’ll move right along. You’ll see. I may even wait for spring when I can rush around and see all the sights; or summer when I can languidly drift at my leisure and say howdy to all of nature. But, with my luck, I’ll probably rest here until some nut, err–– I am a nut––squirrel, I mean, comes by an takes me to his lair. But for now I will be free.”
Dear Bud,
Nice addition to the acorn canon.
Aloha,
Doug
http://ironwoodwind.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/a-womans-vows/
haha! This is very nice!
Great work Bud!
Once again enjoyed the photo – thanks!
Here’s mine: http://wp.me/s1Tjpv-cassie
Eager to read the other stories.
I like your story, Vincent, and definitely want to know more. I sensed a dark undertone. Was I right? Intriguing!
[...] here. They’re very good and I’m thankful to be included with such imaginative folks. http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/flash-fiction/january-13-2011-100words/ There’s a picture prompt for each story and it is shown below. Thanks for reading and [...]
Well, here I am, as Frodo said to Sam on the slopes of Mt. Doom, “at the end of all things.” I’ve read every entry and commented when moved, critiqued no one because I arrived so late to the party; it was all done when I got here, and all that I can say was that from a photo prompt that seemed, at first, to offer little in the way of inspiration, an amazing volume of unique and imaginative stories sprouted.
It has been a pleasure spending this night reading and I look forward to being on time next Friday.
Aloha,
Doug
My belated entry is here http://ironwoodwind.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/a-womans-vows/ Enjoy, D.
My goodness, Doug. I don’t mind waiting for a tale like “A Woman’s Vows.” Simply beautiful!
Dear jan,
Thank you and thank you, for commenting and substitute hosting. You were great in the role.
A Hui Hou,
Doug
Thanks, Doug. I enjoyed guest hosting. And thank you, Madison, wherever you are. You’ve started something grand here – what fun and great writers we have in our little Fictioneers group!
Every time I left a comment for on a blogspot post, it disappeared. I fussed and fumed and push submit more times than necessary.
Anyway, enjoyed all the offerings and hope that this problem gets fixed soon, Robin
I sure don’t know what the problem is with blogspot, Robin, but I hear that complaint quite often. Sorry for the trouble, but thanks for visiting anyway!
too bad! I was looking forward to one!
I made a very late entry…and then pasted the link at the wrong place here…
here it is now..
http://faitaccompli.wordpress.com/2012/01/15/when-the-going-gets-tough/
plz check and provide constructive feedback!!
Parul, I liked yours so much I’m going to print the picture with the line from your story:
“There will be an oak tree in this unseemly place soon. . .”
Then, I’m going to hang it in my office. Wonderful!
Thank you, sweet people for your nice comments about my “Family Reunion” story starring Lil’ Acorn. I hate it that you couldn’t post a comment on my blog. I will be moving to WordPress in a month or so but have to make sure I don’t lose all my former posts first!
Congrats to everyone on such cool entries. Great job, hosting, Jan! Thanks for the intriguing prompt, Madison.
Here’s #45 from a series, “96 Girls”:
http://ninetysixgirls.com/2012/01/13/45-the-hole/
Thanks for the open invite to post! (Sent here by Susie Lindau)
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