Flash Fiction
Works by:
Forrest McElroy of Galvanize Writing Co.
Bridge into Baghdad
Fiction / Modern
4000 Words
A junior Marine who volunteered to stay stateside is sent to Iraq as a combat replacement dog handler.
The Watch
Fiction / Modern
1226 Words
In this fictional twist on a Veteran’s experience during the War on Terrorism in the Middle East, rookie “boot” Marine is put in charge of a vehicle checkpoint to stop passing locals and perform searches for explosive components and ordinance. A white sedan rushes the checkpoint, forcing the Marines to open fire, and the vehicle explodes.
Warlocks of London
Historical Fiction / Fantasy
644 Words
A British doctor and veteran of the Boxer Rebellion returns home after his parents are murdered. His parent’s murders are followed by a string of serial killings that mimic those of the notorious Jack the Ripper. The doctor inherits his father’s medical practice and his father’s magical talking cat, who introduces the doctor to a world of supernatural cults and powerful cabals that his family has a deep connection to.
The Shadow
Fiction / Suspense
547 Words
A wolf-like creature catches the scent of a young child and begins stalking it. When the creature corners the child in his house, the child’s father chases the animal out of the house, and kills it in the driveway.
Brain Scramble
War
1140 Words
A patrol in Iraq goes horribly wrong when a foot patrol of Marines is hit with an IED, causing multiple casualties. A Marine suffering from a concussion begins buddy aid on his friend who is missing his legs. But when the squad is ambushed by an enemy attack, the Marine must carry out his friend with the rest of his team as they retreat from the city.
Buried
Historical Fiction / WWI
740 Words
A fresh recruit to the frontline trenches of France during WWI is buried along with his squad of tunnelers during an enemy artillery barrage. He escapes to discover the company is pushing forward to the enemy line. An officer threatens the new tunneler at gunpoint to go over the trench wall with the company, but the rookie refuses and stays to save his comrades.
The Beach
Historical Fiction / WWII
505 Words
William is drowning after being thrown into the ocean during the beach landing at Normandy. The soldier is rescued by an officer who pulls him onto the beach, but then enemy machine-gun fire impacts all around them, and the officer goes down. William must now return the favor, and drag him to safety.
The Driver
Historical Fiction
660 Words
A veteran in the French trenches of WWI is driving his route taking bodies and the wounded away from the frontline when he finds a young soldier stuck in the mud. While the driver transports the soldier to the frontline, he gives him advice on staying alive in the trenches.
The Glen
Historical Fiction
1820 Words
During the Irish War for Independence, two childhood friends are pulled to different sides of the conflict, causing a rift in their friendship and pitting them against one another.
A Predator of Steel
Fiction
514 Words
A man is driving his car on a desolate road in a desert storm. The man begins to feel as if nature is working against him and as if his car is a living thing that can protect him.
An Exercise in Writing Dialogue
Fiction / Western
306 Words
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are pinned down outside of a bank. Their surviving and youngest gang member has been captured and is being held by the Mexican soldiers.
The Hard Walk
After witnessing a friend’s death in WWII, a wounded soldier returns stateside to notify the family of their loved one’s passing.
Eastwatch
Fantasy
651 Words
A Norse raiding crew comes upon the walled defenses of their enemy. Before they can climb the walls and attack the enemy, a dragon attacks.
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