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Complete the Story: My Review and Free Flash Fiction

Hi, folks!

Remember the book Complete the Story I told you in this article of mine I'd come back to?

Well, here it is!

 

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Copyrighted Catherine G.V., 2020.

 

This book gives you the first sentence of a story that you have to complete. I even added the limit of only on one page since there's a new sentence on every page. So, here's to the added challenge! *raises her glass of iced coffee*

 

As I thought, I simply love this book! Not only is it fun, but it is surprising. The sentences are so varied that you can write a sci-fi story, then fall into romance, historical, and so on. You never know what to expect!

 

Did I expect the first sentence to turn into a sci-fi flash fiction? Heck no, I barely write in that genre!

Was it fun? YES! Did it make me expand my writing skills and field? YES. Do I regret it? NOT AT ALL.

 

Here's what I have (you can read it as part of this article further down):

 

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Copyrighted Catherine G.V., 2020.

 

And now, please enjoy my flash fiction and don't forget to check out Complete the Story at Indigo!

 

Shine a Light, I Might Accept

 

It was that fleeting hour of day when the moon and sun are high and bright at the same time. Like many things in my life, these summer nights wouldn’t last much longer. I sat quietly on a fallen tree, staring at the reflections of the sun and the moon on the sparkling purple lake’s surface. A smile expanded on my face as their rays both warmed parts of me while cooling others. I took a deep, satisfying breath with my eyes closed, the chirping of the Lagún birds reaching my ears through the transparent Nhelmet on my head.

Beep ding!

I sucked in my interrupted breath, a bitter disappointment in my chest. Cursing, I pressed on the side of the Nhelmet, just above my right ear.

“Yeah?”

“Kitley, get back inside! School’s tomorrow.”

The shrill voice of my mother echoed in my head. I blinked, defiance boiling in me.

“Come on, they’re out for a few more nights only!”

“That’s very well, but you’ll still come in, Kitley.”

“But dad—”

“Inside.”

The beep sounded and I grumbled. With one last glance at the wonderful moon and sun, I started towards the house. My heart shattered a bit more as I walked to join my breaking family. Maybe it would be better if it ended now.


 

Enjoyed it? Feel free to leave me a comment!

 

See you next post, lovelies!

My YA Urban Fantasy Novel: First Chapter Free for You!

Hello folks and lovelies!

I have excellent news today!

Yes, yes, yes. Remember my Nightshade series? Well, the first chapter of Nightshade: The Death Stone (first volume) is FREEfor you all on Inkitt! YES!

Here’s the blurb:

Rosellia Rowland-Lovelace lives three lives at the same time: in three different dimensions! A teenager raised in Montreal by a poor mother, she misses her deceased father and struggles with serious heart issues. But that doesn’t stop her from exploring the worlds beyond… Until some black-hooded men come and kidnap her. What is the Death Stone they’re talking about? And who are the Nightshade they want to find? Speaking of the devil, a Nightshade rescues her. From then on, Rosellia agrees to become one of them and enjoys her time in other worlds now that her powers are known. But what if she can find the Death Stone before everyone else? Will she be able to bring her father back with its resurrection powers?

You can read it the chapter here: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/298025

Please like or leave a comment as more of these might help me strike a publishing deal on this platform! Also, feel free to give feedback as well.

I can’t wait for you to read it!

YAY!

Thank you!

See you next post, lovelies. *Mwah*

Translating My Own Horror Short Story

Hello folks! I’ve got exciting news for you:

I’m translating my French horror short story to English! Yes, that means you’ll soon be able to read it.

Here’s a picture of my translation WIP:

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Done with SDL Trados Studio 2014 (Since I’m a translator, I’ve got the right tools!)

People have left immensely positive feedback on this one, telling me how creepy, intriguing and captivating it was. I feel that, for a first horror story ever, I couldn’t receive a better welcome into the genre.

I’m still in the midst of translation, but there’s only a third of it left to finalize. This means you’ll get it soon!

I can’t wait to share it with you. Oh, yes, I forgot to mention: this short story is going to be free either on my blog or through a PDF. I haven’t decided yet between the two, but basically it means the same thing: you’re getting it for free.

Isn’t it neat?!

This post is quite on the short side, but in my opinion, it brings tons of fun to look forward to!

I’ll see you on the next post (and in a week with the translation!)

Catch you later, lovelies!