Welcome to Wednesday Words! Every Wednesday I will post some sort of prompt for a flash fiction piece. The prompt will go live just after midnight Eastern time.
The prompt might be a picture, or it might be a list of things to include in a story, or maybe a phrase or a question or something from a “news of the weird” type thing, or a… who knows?
After that, it’s up to you. But if you do use the prompt to write a bit of flash fiction (say, 500 words or so) I’d love to see what you came up with, so comment below with a link to where it is on your blog (or on WattPad or wherever).
(And a pingback to the post here where you found the prompt would be appreciated but isn’t necessary.)
Oh, and this isn’t a contest or anything. It’s just a (hopefully) fun thing for all concerned.
And, hey, if it inspires more than 500 or so words, run with it!
This week’s prompt:
a duck
someone is late
a change of plans
And, as always, I’d love to see what you come up with!
Novel Notes 
Damian: (not quite as apprehensive as he was over the chicken, but still uneasy) Another bird…
Christopher: Oh, come on, Damian, what’s wrong with ducks?
‘Brie: The mallards look very well dressed in their feathers. They say even the devil delights in a duck.
Damian: Alas, there’s never a devil around when I need one. (glances over his shoulder)
Peter: I quack in your general direction!
Thanks for the inspiration, Paula! I’m learning quite a bit about Damian with these prompts. I knew he disliked chickens and the chicken motif around the Navel, but I didn’t realize he was a bit bird phobic. Maybe it’s because he’s an arachnocrat?
Duessa: (with injured dignity) Certainly not. We have sparrows in our gardens. (tries not to sneeze)
:)