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@professormike05.bsky.social gets this week's Editor's Choice Feature Fiction. Carefully crafted and masterfully delivered, Scott softens the sharp edge of life, making it both, present and untouchable.
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Broken
FLF Prompt #78
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February 12, 2026 at 3:08 AM
@professormike05.bsky.social gets this week's Editor's Choice Feature Fiction. Carefully crafted and masterfully delivered, Scott softens the sharp edge of life, making it both, present and untouchable.
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Rick Allen paints a peaceful scene in answering this week's prompt, where a tree is not just a tree. Wonderful writing.
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Between Glass and Root
First Line Fiction Prompt #79
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February 12, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Rick Allen paints a peaceful scene in answering this week's prompt, where a tree is not just a tree. Wonderful writing.
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A new week, a new prompt. New writers welcome.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:51 AM
A new week, a new prompt. New writers welcome.
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In Linnea's story, the ghosted ones are finding their power, presence and return to the living world.
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Ghosts In Exile
First Line Fiction Prompt #41 — Part 13: The End… or the Beginning
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February 10, 2026 at 5:44 AM
In Linnea's story, the ghosted ones are finding their power, presence and return to the living world.
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This romcom, detective vs writer story is a blast. Great characters, fantastic banter and a murder mystery! From Peter James Lamb.
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Five In A Room. Part 8
A ludicrous plan and a 72-inch blade
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February 10, 2026 at 5:42 AM
This romcom, detective vs writer story is a blast. Great characters, fantastic banter and a murder mystery! From Peter James Lamb.
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Rick Allen's story continues in this chapter, brimming with pace and tension, and ending with a promise of coming danger.
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Everything on the Other Side VI
FLF Prompt #71
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February 10, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Rick Allen's story continues in this chapter, brimming with pace and tension, and ending with a promise of coming danger.
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Peter James Lamb is having a lot of fun, making fun of writers and writing, but does so in top form. The continuation of his fantastic serial fiction.
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Five In A Room. Part 7
The plot thickens
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February 9, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Peter James Lamb is having a lot of fun, making fun of writers and writing, but does so in top form. The continuation of his fantastic serial fiction.
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Rick Allen's serial fiction just took a precarious turn! medium.com/first-line-f...
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Everything on the Other Side V
FLF Prompt #71
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February 9, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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Sara Fellers shows us that you can't have your cake and eat it, too. medium.com/first-line-f...
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When The Patch Doesn’t Hold
When mistakes and guilt can’t be so easily fixed.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Sara Fellers shows us that you can't have your cake and eat it, too. medium.com/first-line-f...
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From our master of memorable sentences. "She looked older in the way landscapes do — worn, but unmistakable. ... The same habit of standing as if listening for something beneath the noise." - Rick Allen.
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After the Explanation
First Line Fiction Prompt #78
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February 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM
From our master of memorable sentences. "She looked older in the way landscapes do — worn, but unmistakable. ... The same habit of standing as if listening for something beneath the noise." - Rick Allen.
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@professormike05.bsky.social returns to FLF with a dramatic story, taking on this week's prompt and showing that life does what it wants.
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Broken
FLF Prompt #78
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February 5, 2026 at 2:07 AM
@professormike05.bsky.social returns to FLF with a dramatic story, taking on this week's prompt and showing that life does what it wants.
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@jfcripley.bsky.social gives a nod to Dickens with a hint of Stephen King. A subtly delivered, well-crafted story!
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Pages of Legacy
First Line Fiction Prompt 62
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February 4, 2026 at 5:02 AM
@jfcripley.bsky.social gives a nod to Dickens with a hint of Stephen King. A subtly delivered, well-crafted story!
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Rick Allen completes his four-part serial fiction with an ending that delivers finality.
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Enough (Coda)
Installment 4
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February 4, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Rick Allen completes his four-part serial fiction with an ending that delivers finality.
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Writing through the grief of a sudden and tragic loss, Rick Allen answers last week's prompt, and his story is this week's Editor's Choice Feature Fiction.
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Standing Where He Stood
First Line Fiction Prompt #77
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February 3, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Writing through the grief of a sudden and tragic loss, Rick Allen answers last week's prompt, and his story is this week's Editor's Choice Feature Fiction.
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Rick Allen delivers another fine chapter in his serial fiction and it hits the mark.
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Interlude: What the Truth Breaks
Installment 3
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February 3, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Rick Allen delivers another fine chapter in his serial fiction and it hits the mark.
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Editor's Choice Weekly Feature Fiction.
Lamb’s dialogue is quick and playfully clever. He builds tension and elicits belly laughs. And when you’re all comfy with the knowing pain and pleasure of a writer’s suffering, Lamb drops you into an ending you didn’t expect
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Lamb’s dialogue is quick and playfully clever. He builds tension and elicits belly laughs. And when you’re all comfy with the knowing pain and pleasure of a writer’s suffering, Lamb drops you into an ending you didn’t expect
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Five In A Room. Part 1
FLF Prompt #46
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January 30, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Editor's Choice Weekly Feature Fiction.
Lamb’s dialogue is quick and playfully clever. He builds tension and elicits belly laughs. And when you’re all comfy with the knowing pain and pleasure of a writer’s suffering, Lamb drops you into an ending you didn’t expect
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Lamb’s dialogue is quick and playfully clever. He builds tension and elicits belly laughs. And when you’re all comfy with the knowing pain and pleasure of a writer’s suffering, Lamb drops you into an ending you didn’t expect
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New Medium writers welcome! Weekly prompts. Unlimited imagination.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:08 AM
New Medium writers welcome! Weekly prompts. Unlimited imagination.
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Linnea's main character finally breaks free from the ghosted world and plans to unmask the elite's immoral control are underway.
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Ghosts In Exile
First Line Fiction Prompt #41 — Part 12: Freedom
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January 30, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Linnea's main character finally breaks free from the ghosted world and plans to unmask the elite's immoral control are underway.
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A fresh, 3-part story from Alize Henry. Neighbouring business owners are each unsure of the other's intentions, but interest is piqued. Will the single man and woman battle or bond?
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Green with Envy (Part 1 of 3)
Two lives, one obsession…
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January 30, 2026 at 2:07 AM
A fresh, 3-part story from Alize Henry. Neighbouring business owners are each unsure of the other's intentions, but interest is piqued. Will the single man and woman battle or bond?
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Nevena Pascaleva is spoiling us. In this short story, she revisits characters from her novel. Beautiful writing from a beautiful talent. medium.com/first-line-f...
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A Ball and a Rebellion Gone Backwards
First Line Fiction Prompt# 57
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January 28, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Nevena Pascaleva is spoiling us. In this short story, she revisits characters from her novel. Beautiful writing from a beautiful talent. medium.com/first-line-f...
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Erosia Potter's tender family story continues. A lovely read.
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A Grandfather’s Final Gift
Keeper of the Threshold: Chapter 3
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January 28, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Erosia Potter's tender family story continues. A lovely read.
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The theories have been proven; now it's time for action. The latest chapter from Linnea, in her creative sci-fi serial fiction.
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Ghosts In Exile
First Line Fiction Prompt #41 — Part 11: A Light at the End of the Tunnel
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January 27, 2026 at 3:07 AM
The theories have been proven; now it's time for action. The latest chapter from Linnea, in her creative sci-fi serial fiction.
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Peter James Lamb's roaring, comedic cop vs witness interview is a brilliant setup for a great ending. Fun reading, fantastic writing.
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Five In A Room. Part 6
The trouble with tropes.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Peter James Lamb's roaring, comedic cop vs witness interview is a brilliant setup for a great ending. Fun reading, fantastic writing.
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Rick Allen presents another great short story answering our latest prompt.
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On the Far Side of the Sound
First Line Fiction Prompt #76
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January 26, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Rick Allen presents another great short story answering our latest prompt.
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With top-notch banter, a good bit of foolishness and pure charm, this chapter is another star in Peter James Lamb's serial fiction.
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Five In A Room. Part 5
She had only written one romance novel.
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January 24, 2026 at 7:50 AM
With top-notch banter, a good bit of foolishness and pure charm, this chapter is another star in Peter James Lamb's serial fiction.
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