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Vote Dog | Microfiction

Beagle tied to bike in city
12th December 201912th December 2019 ~ Ellie Scott ~ 7 Comments

“8-day walk weeks. Living kibble portions for all. Nationalisation of every squirrel-infested woodland in the UK.

“Free obedience classes for all ages – pups to seniors. Hundreds of thousands of new, affordable kennels.

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There Is Life On Mars | Microfiction

20th November 201920th November 2019 ~ Ellie Scott ~ 10 Comments

Dear diary,

The search for life on Mars is finally over! We did it! We found it! Can you believe it?

All that time, all that money, all that high-tech equipment has finally paid off. And it’s such a big deal for me on a personal level. Finally, I know the truth… Continue reading “There Is Life On Mars | Microfiction” →

My Evening Routine | Microfiction

Illustration of a skull at an old window. "My Evening Routine" microfiction
17th October 2019 ~ Ellie Scott ~ 1 Comment

I only open my curtains when the sun’s gone down. It’s so I don’t have to see the people in the garden. They freak me out with their wide, dead-eyed stares. Continue reading “My Evening Routine | Microfiction” →

Bleeding Out | Microfiction

Lemon illustration - "Bleeding Out" microfiction
8th October 20198th October 2019 ~ Ellie Scott ~ 6 Comments

“Help. Help us! My friend’s been knifed. He’s bleeding out.”

The little girl eyes the panicked lime that stands before her, along with his injured lemon friend who is oozing juice fast. “Oh. I don’t know what to do.” Continue reading “Bleeding Out | Microfiction” →

Eau de Poo (A Poem by My Dog) | Microfiction

Dog rolling on its back illustration
1st October 201930th September 2019 ~ Ellie Scott ~ 16 Comments

Hey, how do you do?
Do you see all this poo
that’s smeared in my lovely hair?
It’s a statement, you see,
for the silly lady
who is in charge of my care. Continue reading “Eau de Poo (A Poem by My Dog) | Microfiction” →

Behind the Cupboard Door | Microfiction

Illustration of girl with long plaits - "Behind the Cupboard Door" microfiction
21st August 201921st August 2019 ~ Ellie Scott ~ 5 Comments

She had to stand on tiptoes — on top of a stack of books, on top of a dining chair — to reach the forbidden cupboard. What might lay inside, she wondered. Chocolate? Sweeties? Chocolate-covered sweeties?

She pulled open the door and yelped. Continue reading “Behind the Cupboard Door | Microfiction” →

Protest | Microfiction

Tree illustration - "Protest" microfiction
13th June 2019 ~ Ellie Scott ~ 3 Comments

“Come down. Please.”

“No.”

“But it’s been days.”

“I’m protesting.”

“You can’t stay in the tree forever.”

“I can if I want.”

“I said sorry.”

“Your apology is futile.”

“How can I make it up to you?”

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Genre-Busted Fiction | Microfiction

Onion illustration - "Genre-Busted Fiction"
15th May 2019 ~ Ellie Scott ~ 5 Comments

The corpse, stretched out on its back on the kitchen floor, twitched.

“Seeing things,” said the detective, rubbing at weary eyes. She turned away to examine the pattern of blood spatters on the tiled walls.

When she turned back the corpse was sitting upright.

Continue reading at One Minute Wit >

Pep Talk | Flash Fiction

Two identical women facing each other illustration - "Pep Talk" Flash Fiction
6th May 20196th May 2019 ~ Ellie Scott ~ 3 Comments

I look in the mirror and grimace. Deep bags under my eyes. Pimples on my chin. Eyebrows in dire need of a pluck.

“Gross,” I whisper to myself.

“Who the hell are you calling gross?” I say back.

It’s me, talking back to me. My reflection is moving of its own accord and it’s talking to me. Continue reading “Pep Talk | Flash Fiction” →

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