Flash Fiction, Thrive Stories

The Dangerous Book

A rapid knock interrupted Stace from her reading. The library closed forty minutes ago, who could possibly want in? Whatever. Stace shook her head and turned back to her book The Nation of Robots by Claudia Bostraeu, which was the best selling book of 2050. The knock resounded through the quiet building once again. Now,… Continue reading The Dangerous Book

Flash Fiction

The Man Who Fought A War He Never Saw

Aven leaned to Tom's ear. "How many people on this bus know Christ? How many are headed to eternal separation from their loving God?" Tom pointed to the verse. Matthew 9:36, "When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." "We've got a… Continue reading The Man Who Fought A War He Never Saw

Flash Fiction, Thrive Stories

The First Christian

Despite the rifle the State Soldier pointed at his temple, he stared at her. Jen's heart pounded. She opened her coat just enough to reveal the book. His book. The book he was about to die for. A flash of recognition crossed his face. Bang! Blood painted the brick wall behind him. He stumbled for… Continue reading The First Christian

Flash Fiction

Together Forever

Daniel quickly turned and paddled. The wave swelled around him. Once it seemed the wave was about to break upon him, he pushed up to his feet. As he tried to stand, he tipped and got one more mouth full of saltwater. He surfaced, smacked the water with his fist, and gave a frustrated yell.… Continue reading Together Forever

Flash Fiction

Rejoice In the LORD, Always

I roll to my other side to ease the ache. How much longer, God? Silence. Again. Nothing but the hush of wind through the pine tree above and the faint speckling of wind-blown snow against my wet bag. Rejoice in the LORD always, again I say it, rejoice. Whoever wrote those bold words in the… Continue reading Rejoice In the LORD, Always

Flash Fiction, The Adventurous Life

Dear Soldier, Do You Remember?

Dear Soldier, We don't know if you remember us or not, but we've been trying to catch your attention. No, don't ignore this letter. You aren't reading this by accident. Yes, you are a soldier, but you may have forgotten this truth. Let us explain. You were sent out into battle quite some time ago.… Continue reading Dear Soldier, Do You Remember?