#ThursThreads - Week 152 - Winners

Week 152 of #ThursThreads had some great tales. I'm honored to see all of the returning writers and read your stories. It was so nice to see so many of you this week and new folks. Welcome! Thank you for coming back again and again to write and for helping me celebrate these years of flash. Great thanks to F.C. Etier for judging this week. Be sure to check out the #ThursThreads #flashfiction group on FB to keep up with news, etc.

Entries:

• Silver James | @SilverJames_
• Sheilagh Lee | @SweetSheil
• Kelly Heinen | @Aightball
• Charley Emma | @lindorfan
• Anne | @TwiAddictAnne
• Siobhan Muir | @SiobhanMuir
• Louisa Bacio | @Louisabacio
• A.J. Walker | @zevonesque
• Nellie Batz | @solimond

F.C. says: Here's my criteria: 1. include prompt 2. first sentence must grab my attention 3. first paragraph must give me reason to continue reading 4. story must be coherent 5. presentation, ie: grammar, punctuation, sentence structure.

Winners Announcement:

Honorable Mentions

Louisa Bacio | @Louisabacio

Sheilagh Lee | @SweetSheil

Anne | @TwiAddictAnne

Week 152 Winner

A.J. Walker | @zevonesque

F.C. says: A.J. Walker edged it out with the most creative use of the prompt.

The Zipper Man Blues

“Hey, Keith Richards, here you go.” Callie said, as she passed over the beer to Sands.

“Hardly,” sad Sands, pushing the green leather clad guitar case around the table. “Just a bit of a strummer. And not a very good one at that.”

“That case is a beauty. Most the lads coming in here use those floppy faux plastic bags. A bit lighter and easier to store though.” Callie said.

“A damn site cheaper too, I know. But I just can’t do zips anymore,” said Sands, looking to the floor.

“Really? Nothing with a zipper?” said Callie.

“Not since the accident.” said Sands, wincing a little then overtly checking his buttoned fly.

Callie looked across the empty bar, struggling not to ask a follow up question.

Sands filled the silence. “Zips are for the brave or stupid. I mean, basically why take the risk? I sleep much better this way.”

“Velcro, it’s the future.” said Callie, as she walked back down the bar. She couldn’t suppress an embarrassed smile.

Sands crossed his legs and took a deep slug out of the bottle remembering times when he had more fastening options.

Congratulations Two Time Winner A.J., Louisa, Sheilagh, and Anne! Don't forget to claim your badges and display them with pride. You certainly earned it!

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#ThursThreads - Tying Tales Together - Week 152

Welcome back to the Weird, the Wild, & the Wicked. It's Thursday today so get your flash ready to celebrate and write a #flashfiction thread! Welcome to Week 152 of #ThursThreads, the challenge that ties tales together. If you're able to join us, we're here. Want to keep up each week? Check out the #ThursThreads #flashfiction group on Facebook. Need the rules? Read on.

Here's how it works:

• The prompt is a line from the previous week's winning tale.
• The prompt can appear ANYWHERE in your story and is included in your word count.

Rules to the Game:

• This is a Flash Fiction challenge, which means your story must be a minimum of 100 words, maximum of 250.
• Incorporate the prompt anywhere into your story (included in your word count).
• Post your story in the comments section of this post
• Include your word count (or be excluded from judging)
• Include your Twitter handle or email (so we know how to find you)
• The challenge is open 7 AM to 8 PM Mountain Time
• The winner will be announced on Friday, depending on how early the judge gets up.

How it benefits you:

• You get a nifty cool badge to display on your blog or site (because we're all about promotion - you know you are!)
• You get instant recognition of your writing prowess on this blog!
• Your writing colleagues shall announce and proclaim your greatness on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus

Our Judge for Week 152:

Weekend Writing Warrior, Photographer, and Suspense author, F. C. Etier.

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And now your #ThursThreads Challenge, tying tales together.

The Prompt:

"Nothing with a zipper?”

All stories written herein are the property (both intellectual and physical) of the authors. Now, away with you, Flash Fiction Fanatics, and show us your #ThursThreads. Good luck!