Suddenly And Without Warning
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We take submissions and publish Flash Fiction - 600 words or less. Flash fiction is an under-appreciated form of prose. It is a place where every sentence needs to speak volumes, a place where constraint leads to freedom.
Hello old friend! Sorry for not writing. I hope this letter finds you well. Luckily, others are less lazy than me and can furnish us with their writing instead.
Thank you Chloe Dehon for the tale that touches on something real.
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Thank you Chloe Dehon for the tale that touches on something real.
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The Coolest Girl in School – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Hello old friend! Sorry for not writing. I hope this letter finds you well. Luckily, others are less lazy than me and can furnish us with their writing instead.
Thank you Chloe Dehon for the tale that touches on something real.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-coolest-...
Thank you Chloe Dehon for the tale that touches on something real.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-coolest-...
Author historiangraeme.bsky.social graces us with a beautiful write-up of a toxic relationship. Thank you so much, Graeme!
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All I See Through Tears Are Fuzzy Stars – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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November 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Author historiangraeme.bsky.social graces us with a beautiful write-up of a toxic relationship. Thank you so much, Graeme!
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We've got a powerful, badass tale for your Halloween enjoyment. Thank you very much melissajorndwrites.bsky.social!
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-martyr/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-martyr/
The Martyr – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We've got a powerful, badass tale for your Halloween enjoyment. Thank you very much melissajorndwrites.bsky.social!
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-martyr/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-martyr/
Who says romance is dead? In our love story today, it’s undead. Thank you author Cecilia Kennedy.
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Danse Macabre: A Love Story – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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October 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Who says romance is dead? In our love story today, it’s undead. Thank you author Cecilia Kennedy.
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This morning, I'm serving you up a transgressive and cathartic tale to go with your coffee. Thank you, Ebony Morman.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/mother-ish/
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Mother-ish – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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October 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
This morning, I'm serving you up a transgressive and cathartic tale to go with your coffee. Thank you, Ebony Morman.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/mother-ish/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/mother-ish/
We’ve got a devilish little tale today, appropriate for spooky season. Thank you to author Chris Lihou.
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The Smokehouse – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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October 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We’ve got a devilish little tale today, appropriate for spooky season. Thank you to author Chris Lihou.
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Chris Lihou has graced SAWW with another good spooky story. Thanks Chris, hope I get more of these! Just a couple weeks left in October, dear authors. Let's hear more!
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/black-death/
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Black Death – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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October 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Chris Lihou has graced SAWW with another good spooky story. Thanks Chris, hope I get more of these! Just a couple weeks left in October, dear authors. Let's hear more!
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/black-death/
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@jmorelli1230 graces us with a tale of retribution that feels perfect for spooky season. Thank you, Jenny, this is quite compelling.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/youre-back/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/youre-back/
You’re Back – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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October 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
@jmorelli1230 graces us with a tale of retribution that feels perfect for spooky season. Thank you, Jenny, this is quite compelling.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/youre-back/
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Louisa Prince is very talented. Her tale gives us stunning imagery and a striking plot. I had to read it twice to make sure I understood it. Hits all the bases for a flash I love. Thanks Louisa!
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An Invitation to Fragments of Truth – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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October 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Louisa Prince is very talented. Her tale gives us stunning imagery and a striking plot. I had to read it twice to make sure I understood it. Hits all the bases for a flash I love. Thanks Louisa!
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Sometimes a simple act of compassion can make all the difference in a person's personal hell. Thank you, @jmorelli1230.bsky.social
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The Grocery List – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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October 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Sometimes a simple act of compassion can make all the difference in a person's personal hell. Thank you, @jmorelli1230.bsky.social
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Don’t do it, narrator! There’s more to life than work :( thank you, @rachelmhollis.bsky.social
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/orbit/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/orbit/
Orbit – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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October 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Don’t do it, narrator! There’s more to life than work :( thank you, @rachelmhollis.bsky.social
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/orbit/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/orbit/
Justin Nicholes's tale is riveting, laden with symbolism and imagery. It says what it needs to without overstaying its welcome. Thank you Justin, this is everything a flash story should be.
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Always Already on Fire – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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September 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Justin Nicholes's tale is riveting, laden with symbolism and imagery. It says what it needs to without overstaying its welcome. Thank you Justin, this is everything a flash story should be.
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Author Patrick Siniscalchi is so talented, he made me feel nostalgic for an era that isn't mine and has already been done to death. Well done, Patrick, this is impressive.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/summer-of-74/
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Summer of ’74 – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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September 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Author Patrick Siniscalchi is so talented, he made me feel nostalgic for an era that isn't mine and has already been done to death. Well done, Patrick, this is impressive.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/summer-of-74/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/summer-of-74/
I'm proud to host Nancy S. Koven's tale, The Brown Coats. I was really struck by the imagery and metaphors in this one. Thank you Nancy! www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-brown-co...
The Brown Coats – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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September 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I'm proud to host Nancy S. Koven's tale, The Brown Coats. I was really struck by the imagery and metaphors in this one. Thank you Nancy! www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-brown-co...
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Reading is resistance. 🫡💪
September 3, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Reading is resistance. 🫡💪
We've got a brilliant story for you today by author Lois Anne DeLong. Thank you Lois, I quite enjoyed this one.
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Heart In Soles – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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September 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We've got a brilliant story for you today by author Lois Anne DeLong. Thank you Lois, I quite enjoyed this one.
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Today we have a poignant story from author Steven Lemprière. Thank you @stevenlempriere.bsky.social, looks like other people enjoyed it too.
August 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today we have a poignant story from author Steven Lemprière. Thank you @stevenlempriere.bsky.social, looks like other people enjoyed it too.
This is one of my favorite recent pieces. I'm happy author @patrickrossmfa.bsky.social submitted it. Stories like this are the reason I keep doing this.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/removal/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/removal/
Removal – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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August 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This is one of my favorite recent pieces. I'm happy author @patrickrossmfa.bsky.social submitted it. Stories like this are the reason I keep doing this.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/removal/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/removal/
Rave reviews for tonight's story:
"my heart melted and my admiration grew, 5 stars"
"love, love, love!!"
"wonderful story!"
Thank you author Patricia Pease, you have clearly touched people.
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"my heart melted and my admiration grew, 5 stars"
"love, love, love!!"
"wonderful story!"
Thank you author Patricia Pease, you have clearly touched people.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-permanen...
The Permanent Smile of a Good Sport – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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August 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Rave reviews for tonight's story:
"my heart melted and my admiration grew, 5 stars"
"love, love, love!!"
"wonderful story!"
Thank you author Patricia Pease, you have clearly touched people.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-permanen...
"my heart melted and my admiration grew, 5 stars"
"love, love, love!!"
"wonderful story!"
Thank you author Patricia Pease, you have clearly touched people.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-permanen...
Anyone else eager for Halloween? Too bad, you're getting a werewolf story. One about two brothers. Thank you to returning author @travisflatt.bsky.social
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Werewolf Twins – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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August 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Anyone else eager for Halloween? Too bad, you're getting a werewolf story. One about two brothers. Thank you to returning author @travisflatt.bsky.social
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We got a bunch more comments that I just approved. Thanks for leaving love to our talented authors!
August 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
We got a bunch more comments that I just approved. Thanks for leaving love to our talented authors!
Today I've brought you an inventive piece written by M D Smith IV: www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-forgotte...
The Forgotten Bullet – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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August 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Today I've brought you an inventive piece written by M D Smith IV: www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-forgotte...
We have something a bit more poetic/surreal for you this morning. Enjoy. Thank you author Selene Sezer.
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Subtler Edge, Phasings, and Other Notes on Why We Are Alone – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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August 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
We have something a bit more poetic/surreal for you this morning. Enjoy. Thank you author Selene Sezer.
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Was hoping for a rich dude slap fight but I'll take it. Thank you Marc Frazier for your story.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/movin-on-up/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/movin-on-up/
Movin’ on Up – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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August 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Was hoping for a rich dude slap fight but I'll take it. Thank you Marc Frazier for your story.
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/movin-on-up/
www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/movin-on-up/
Keith Parker's story of grit in the face of war and hardship is brilliant, and Suddenly And Without Warning is proud to host it. Thank you, Keith! www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-last-cro...
The Last Crossing – Suddenly, And Without Warning
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August 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Keith Parker's story of grit in the face of war and hardship is brilliant, and Suddenly And Without Warning is proud to host it. Thank you, Keith! www.suddenlyandwithoutwarning.com/the-last-cro...