Fibbing Friday (1/24/20)

(More Fibbing Friday, and this one is about cats (last one was about dogs, so equal time).  Though I'm not a good liar, cats are excellent at sneakiness and deception, which helped me write my untruthful answers.  Link to original post below.) https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/2020/01/24/fibbing-friday-january-24th-2020/ Why did ancient Egyptians worship cats?   Hypnosis Why is it said that … Continue reading Fibbing Friday (1/24/20)

99 Word Prompt: Protest

(A 99 word flash fiction piece prompted by CarrotRanch, and the theme of this one is protest.  Protests can be unsettling and controversial, but they're also one of the cornerstones of free speech and democracy, as well as a method of raising public awareness of important issues.  However this flash fiction piece is just silly … Continue reading 99 Word Prompt: Protest

Fibbing Friday (1/17/20)

(Another entry into the Fibbing Friday derby of deception, posted by pensitivity101, today's theme: dogs.  Dogs are a paradoxical subject for lying because they are so sincere and guileless.  This makes coming up with funny answers a challenge, but if only one of my false answers is funny, then I've done my job.  Link below.) … Continue reading Fibbing Friday (1/17/20)

Fibbing Friday (1/3/20)

(More deception, mendacity, and straight up bamboozling for Fibbing Friday, this one prompted by pensitivity101.  I'm not sure if this questionnaire has a particular theme, but as always, I was as untruthful as my talents would allow.  Link to original post below.) https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2020/01/03/first-fibbing-friday-of-2020/ It’s obvious what baked beans and baked potatoes are. But what is … Continue reading Fibbing Friday (1/3/20)

Fibbing Friday (12/20/19)

(Another Fibbing Friday prompted by pensitivity101, this one Christmas themed.  As always I lied with the best of my abilities while also adhering to the solemnity of the theme and the spirit of the holiday season.  I never was good at lying effectively because I have so many tells, but these Fibbing Fridays are inspiring … Continue reading Fibbing Friday (12/20/19)

99 Word Prompt: Key Lime Pie

(A 99 word flash fiction piece prompted by Carrot Ranch, link below.) https://carrotranch.com/2019/12/06/december-5-flash-fiction-challenge/ "You think he'll appreciate this?" Eva asked. "Of course," Marty replied.  "Who doesn't like a good practical joke?" "Most people." "I'm sure he'll have a good laugh." Clearance walked into the room, then Marty launched a pie he had been holding aloft … Continue reading 99 Word Prompt: Key Lime Pie

Fibbing Friday (12/6/19)

(The latest Fibbing Friday from pesnsitivity101, a prompt in which 10 questions have to be answered untruthfully.  Since I'm naturally an honest person, this is especially challenging for me.  But I'm willing to temporarily shelve my morals in order to write this post and entertain my readers.  You're welcome.  Link below.) https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2019/12/06/fibbing-friday-6th-december-2019/ 1. What makes … Continue reading Fibbing Friday (12/6/19)

99 Word Prompt: Winners

(A 99 word flash fiction piece for the Carrot Ranch flash fiction challenge.  The prompt: winning.  I didn't have winning on my mind after the way my Raiders lost last Sunday to the hated rival Chiefs in Kansas City, so I decided to approach the prompt through the route of delusion.  At least they're better … Continue reading 99 Word Prompt: Winners