Tag Archives: Flash Fiction

Posted on 2010-06-24 by Ecliptic Rift

Angel calling home

A video feed fades in. Casiella appears to sit perched on the edge of a cloud. She tries to smile but with little success. Hi. I know we haven’t talked in a while. I, um… well, that’s my fault. I … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-05-01 by Ecliptic Rift

FFF 17: Syndicate

Another edition of Friday Flash Fiction. I should update the last few weeks for links and such tonight or tomorrow. This week, we turn our attention to the Syndicate region. “Formed by a handful of Intaki exiles in the wake … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-04-27 by Ecliptic Rift

Doing the job

Just outside the entryway, two figures waited in the shadows. One worked quietly at an electronic keypad. The other glanced down the corridor uncertainly while clutching a weapon. They exchanged few words, and those only in whispers. “How long?” “H-Hour … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-04-23 by Ecliptic Rift

Friday Flash Fiction 16: IHABFAT

No, I don’t haz fat. Not in this context, anyway. But the prompt for this week’s Friday flash fiction comes as a well-known line from another galaxy far, far away from ours, just like the New Eden cluster: I have … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-04-17 by Ecliptic Rift

Friday Flash Fiction 15: Deep Space Scanner Probes

If this Saturday posting continues, I’ll have to rename the series. This week’s prompt: deep space scanner probes. You don’t have to write about the bookmark sorta-nerf, of course. If you can’t find fiction inspiration in exploration and probing, then … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-04-10 by Ecliptic Rift

Friday Flash Fiction 14: Crielere

I know, I’m a day late for “Friday” flash fiction. Travel and illness distracted me, so I apologize. And if you haven’t participated before, be sure to check out the setup. But this week, we write about Crielere, which has … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-04-06 by Ecliptic Rift

Rehabilitation

He sobs and weeps into his hands. The grief of a father can tear him apart: while he wants to give in to his pain, he tries to provide strength and reassurance for his wife. Strong, uniformed men stand quietly … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-04-02 by Ecliptic Rift

Friday Flash Fiction 13: “If Only”

So last week didn’t get as many entries as I would have liked, including mine. This week’s prompt is pregnant with possibility and should lend itself to a little more emotion and character sketching. “If only…” I won’t even present … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-03-26 by Ecliptic Rift

Friday Flash Fiction 12: CSAA

Momentum! Get your keyboards ready, you have a few days to put something together for this week’s Friday Flash Fiction… This week’s prompt: Capital Ship Assembly Array Nullsec alliances often depend on them, plus they have that gorgeous Minmatar aesthetic. … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-03-20 by Ecliptic Rift

Observation

Gyuach found it ironic. Despite all the buildup here in Audesder, the war ended up starting elsewhere. No invading Amarr force had poured through from Fort Kumar as the Fleet strategists had long expected. The gate from Kenobanala fired only … Read the rest of this entry →

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