Tag Archives: 99 words

The Shot – Carrot Ranch

Posted on March 22, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Shots fired”. Click here to hear the author read his words: The Shot I hear a gunshot.Through the gloom I see a figure slumped against … Continue reading →

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The Tree – Carrot Ranch

Posted on March 15, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Where Children Played”. Click here to hear the author read his words: The Tree The children don’t play here so much nowadays. I remember when … Continue reading →

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Silver Spoon – Carrot Ranch

Posted on March 8, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “GLORIA”. Click here to hear the author read his words: Silver Spoon I was the Golden Child, the first grandson, born with every conceivable advantage … Continue reading →

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Onions – Carrot Ranch

Posted on March 1, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Onions”. Click here to hear the author read his words: Onions She always smiles when the Frenchman appears.He’s almost a caricature, with a beret, droopy … Continue reading →

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The Writer – Carrot Ranch

Posted on February 22, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Literary Artist”. Click here to hear the author read his words: The Writer Three years ago I did a deal with the devil.I got the … Continue reading →

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Breakfast – Carrot Ranch

Posted on February 15, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Jam”. Click here to hear the author read his words: Breakfast I barge into the kitchen, still fumbling with my tie.Mora, my wife, is feeding … Continue reading →

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natural empathy

Posted on February 8, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Nature”. Click here to hear the author read his words: natural empathy the day gives up her brightnessthe sleepy sun smiles behind the hillthe tree … Continue reading →

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Smithereens – Carrot Ranch

Posted on January 31, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Dishes”. Click here to hear the author read his words: Smithereens Guess who?The soapy plate slips from my fingers.She looks older, exhausted.She is wearing a … Continue reading →

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The Optimist – Carrot Ranch

Posted on January 25, 2023 by ceayr

The https://carrotranch.com/2023/01/23/january-23-story-challenge-in-99-words/:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Optimism”. Click here to hear the author read his words: The Optimist I suppose I’ve always been an optimist.When I was young and my father beat me … Continue reading →

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No Shadow – Carrot Ranch

Posted on January 17, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “lady shadow”. Click here to hear the author read his words: no shadow when you cameyou brought no shadowyou just brightenedthe wintry skiesand your … Continue reading →

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