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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 6h
Fresh from fiction Prof, @professormike05.bsky.social , an old-timey crime story! medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstories #storytelling #readingcommunity #crimefiction
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The Hollow-Eyed Man
First Line Fiction Prompt #108
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 6h
A story about the trauma of humanity. From Nico Cost. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstories #fiction #trauma #readingcommunity
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Now for the Rest of the World
A story about choices — if they even exist
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The AWC October Furious Fiction challenge popped into my email at 1 a.m., and I submitted this story by 3:45 — a little more furious than usual! Gotta strike while the pen is hot! medium.com/the-short-pl... #flashfiction #writingprompts #shortstory #yafiction #readingcommunity #writingchallenges
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The Rooftop Swap
My entry for the Australian Writers’ Centre October Furious Fiction
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A quiet little story from Zeest Zulfiqar. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #storytelling #fiction #readingcommunity
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Quiet. Listen to the Silence.
FLF Prompt # 107
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Editor's Choice Feature Fiction of the Week belongs to Brenda Arledge and her tantalizing tale. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #EditorsChoice #featured #shortstory #storytelling #readingcommunity #fiction
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The House That Remembered You
A frantic message reveals a secret
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This week's FLF prompt. Who's at the door? #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #fiction #shortstory #writingcommunity #storytelling
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
An ominous phone call unravels things in this story by @nicocost33.bsky.social medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstories #storytelling #thriller #fiction #readingcommunity
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The Call
A conversation she never expected to happen
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Merena Gabriel takes on a treasure hunt through mysterious dimensions. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstories #storytelling #geocache #fiction #readingcommunity
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The Unmarked
First Line Fiction Prompt #106
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From TheFictionalMindOfMike, comes a story of bottled wishes. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstories #storytelling #fiction #readingcommunity
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Bottle of Wishes: Where Love Finds Its Way Home
A First Line Fiction Story — Prompt#8
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From Poet in the Arctic, a tale of service and its challenges. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #service #storytelling #customerservice #fiction #readingcommunity
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At Your Service, Mostly
FLF Prompt #90: When you just try to get the bills paid and get home
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A meta-fiction from @nicocost33.bsky.social medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #fiction #readingcommunity
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Your Story
Not meant for you
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Time to get caught up with recently published stories. This one, from Brenda Arledge is an excellent execution of the 2nd Person narrative. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstories #storytelling #fiction #readingcommunity
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The House That Remembered You
A frantic message reveals a secret
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This week’s editor’s choice selection comes from TheFictionalMindOfMike, a recently arrived writer to FLF. His story is an intimate and vulnerable piece that’s as bleak as it is tender. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #EditorsPick #featured #shortstory #readingcommunity
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Origami: The Shape of Hope
A homeless man discovers hope, faith, and a second chance through origami, kindness, and the belief that his life can be reshaped.
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A little #romcom from yours truly. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #romanticfiction #romance #relationships #storytelling #readingcommunity
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Hail Mary Meringue
A First Line Fiction Story — Prompt #105
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A topical story from new writer, Gwen Ares. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #detectivefiction #crimefiction #storytelling #readingcommunity
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She Was Anything but Innocent.
FLF Prompt #103
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This week's prompt calls on writers to try out the 2nd Person POV. New writers welcome! #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #2ndPerson #shortstory #fiction #writingcommunity medium.com/first-line-f...
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Merena Gabriel returns with a sequel to her "Bad Husband" short story. The characters in this one have a very different relationship. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #serialfiction #crimefiction #shortstory #readingcommunity
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Medium
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Humility, desperation, redemption, grace, gratitude and faith; all those fine elements are presented in this fine story from TheFictionalMindOfMike. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #storytelling #faith #grace #humility #gratitude #readingcommunity
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Origami: The Shape of Hope
A homeless man discovers hope, faith, and a second chance through origami, kindness, and the belief that his life can be reshaped.
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The best treasure-hunting story I've read in a long time! Rick Allen takes on a true adventure with this one! medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #fiction #shortstory #storytelling #readingcommunity #geocaching #adventure
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The Wayfinder
First Line Fiction Prompt #106
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This week's prompt is up! #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #fiction #storytelling #writingcommunity medium.com/first-line-f...
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Published author Nevena Pascaleva uses an FLF prompt to expand the backstory of her novel, Bue Smoke, deepening the prequel to her dystopian saga. A fantastic chapter! medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #dystopian #shortstory #storytelling #readingcommunity #fiction
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The Origin Of Fear
First Line Fiction Prompt #56
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A recent read well worth sharing. medium.com/the-book-caf... #bookreview #bookreviewer #BookRecommendations #youngadult #fiction #readingcommunity
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Golden Boy: A Young Adult Fiction by A.J. Symon
A superbly charming, entirely enjoyable, full of heart and folly, family story
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A romantasy with wolfmen, mages, and shapeshifters brimming with chemistry and conflict. From Erosia Potter. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #romantasy #storytelling #shortstory #magicalrealism #fiction #readingcommunity
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The Wolf at Her Door
Prompt 105: Knocking on the Door to Fear and Desire
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
From Sophia Chanu, a story about a broken marriage and family but a new hope arrives. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #fiction #family #marriage #relationships #shortstory #storytelling #readingcommunity
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The Door Left Open
A Story of Love, Fear, and Learning to Trust Again
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I don't write dark fiction too often, but I liked the setup for this one. Besides, who doesn't like a good vs evil story. From @professormike05.bsky.social pub,#darkloredigest medium.com/dark-lore...... #darkfiction #WritingPrompts #goodvsevil #readingcommunity #fiction #shortstory #storytelling
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A Rain of Ages
A Dark Lore Digest Story-Prompt #55 — One dark, stormy night
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A boy draws himself as a hero, then he becomes one. A great story from thefictionalmindofmike. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #fiction #yafiction #shortstory #storytelling #readingcommunity
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The Boy Beneath the Cape: Healing the Child Left Behind
First Line Fiction-Prompt# 16A lonely man’s comic book fantasy comes alive, forcing him to confront childhood trauma and discover what being
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The innocence of youth, the mistakes we don't see, and the maturity to have the courage to correct them. A great story from Rick Allen. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #storytelling #fiction #lifelessons #readingcommunity
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The Life She Found
FIRST LINE FICTION #105 | RISK
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Our current prompt. Fiction writer on Medium? Jump in! #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #writingcommunity #shortstory #fiction medium.com/first-line-f...
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
This week's prompt. Fiction writers wanted! #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #writingcommunity #writers #fiction medium.com/first-line-f...
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Rick Allen returns to his sleuth master ways in this tale. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #storytelling #shortstory #detectivefiction #fiction #readingcommunity #writingcommunity
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The Detective at the Door
First Line Fiction Prompt #103 | Suspense
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Answering a previous prompt and landing as this week's editor's choice feature is Nevena Pascaleva with this unique tale. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #fiction #shortstory #storytelling #readingcommunity #EditorsPick
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Catch It — Then Feed It
First Line Fiction Prompt# 92
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
In this story, Holly Emery gives us one good Samaritan with a guilty conscience for having a good quality of life. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #fiction #shortstory #storytelling #compassion #readingcommunity
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The Cost of Enough
First Line Fiction — Prompt #103
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The first of two prompts already out. Always seeking writers. #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #fiction #writingcommunity #writers medium.com/first-line-f...
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
FLF's most consistent contributor is Rick Allen, and his story is an editor's choice feature. It's a feel-good, gentle story that is well worth the read. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #fiction #shortstory #readingcommunity #feelgood #storytelling #EditorsPick
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The Trees That Weren’t There Yesterday
First Line Fiction Prompt #102
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This next one is from a young writer with loads of ambition and passion for writing. A Young Adult story by Gwen Ares. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #youngadult #fiction #readingcommunity
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The Expertise!
First Line Fiction prompt #84
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Wow! After vacation, work and school, I am way behind. Let's start catching up with this rather emotional story from @bentandbrilliant.bsky.social medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #fiction #shortstory #readingcommunity #storytelling
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Charlie’s Lost Letter
First Line Fiction / Prompt# 101
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The first story of the fall FLF season comes from Rick Allen. It's touching, tender and a terrific tale. Please enjoy. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #storytelling #ReadingCommunity #writingcommunity #fiction
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The Trees That Weren’t There Yesterday
First Line Fiction Prompt #102
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
This #writing challenge comes from Pub Beat Publications, and it's nonfiction, but it still counts as a prompt. Wanna learn something about me? Read this one! medium.com/pubbeat/mesm... #music #theater #art #memories #memoir #ReadingCommunity
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Mesmerized, Mystified and Moved into a New World of Music
My answer to Pub Beat’s Screen and Stage Challenge
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Vacation is over; the hiatus ends. The fall session's first prompt. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #fiction #storytelling #writingcommunity #fiction #writing
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
As First Line Fiction returns from hiatus, I'm showcasing one of my own. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #fiction #relationships #romance #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #featured #EditorsPick
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Peonies for Paradise
A First Line Fiction story: Prompt# 54
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Returned from vacation tanned and refreshed. First drive to work was listening to this quality classic spook story with strong Twilight Zone vibes. A terrific conclusion as well. @ghoststorylover.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/5vYX... #horrorstory #thriller #Spooky #podcast #fiction
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The Whistling Gate by Silke Phillips: Irish Folk Horror & Supernatural Folklore
Kaidankai: Ghost, Supernatural, and Dark Short Fiction · Episode
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
This one failed to win the judges hearts in a spring contest but writing it made mine happy. medium.com/the-lark/tra... #fiction #Romantic #shortstory #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #relationships #memories
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Transitions of the Heart
A once-upon-a-time meets a what-might-have been
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
No new prompts; instead, a much-needed hiatus. I'll return in a few weeks. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #Summer #vacation #writingcommunity #readingcommunity
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First Line Fiction Summer Break
It’s time to travel and find the good days of summer
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Using AI and chatbots, a writer succumbs to chasing the algorithm, comments and likes until she loses control. A story from a new FLF writer, Amaris is Writing. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #storytelling #readingcommunity #AI
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What The Ghostwriter Sent
Response to FLF Prompt 91
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Not writing? Too hot or smoky to read? You can still get good fiction via Podcast and one of my favs is @ghoststorylover.bsky.social This one is quite good! open.spotify.com/episode/2BEx... #fiction #podcast #ghoststories #ghost #storytelling
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Fated Visit by Tim Law: A Dark Supernatural Horror Story
Kaidankai: Ghost, Supernatural, and Dark Short Fiction · Episode
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
A busy week means late catching up with posts. This week's Editor's Choice Feature Fiction from @professormike05.bsky.social medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #readingcommunity #EditorsChoice #featured #fiction #future #shortstory
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The Truth Beneath the Noise
First Line Fiction Prompt #97
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
It's been a hectic week so I'm only catching up now. This week's prompt. #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #shortstory #fiction #writingcommunity #creativewriting medium.com/first-line-f...
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Addiction, in whatever form, is tough to walk away from. This story from Holly Emery gives us a glimpse. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #readingcommunity #shortstory #addiction #storytelling #writingcommunity
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The House Takes All
FLF Prompt #96
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
A "God helps those who help themselves" story from Merena Gabriel. medium.com/first-line-f... #firstlinefiction #writingprompts #readingcommunity #fiction #faith #shortstory #storytelling #writingcommunity
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The Sound of Yellow
FLF Prompt #101
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flfictioneic56.bsky.social @flfictioneic56.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Easily one of the very best books I've ever read. Brilliant prose and deeply observant of the human condition. medium.com/the-book-caf... #bookreview #bookrecommendations #bookreviewer #fiction #literature #AmericanHistory #steinbeck #classic
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East of Eden by John Steinbeck: An Audiobook Review
The finest of American historical fiction, well deserving of being called ‘Classic Literature.’
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