Flash Fiction

It was a crisp autumn day at Erasmus Hall. Leaves on the trees outside in the courtyard were covered in hues of orange and red, dancing whimsically to the ground. Throughout my time at the school, I never once set foot in the courtyard. I usually spend my days walking up and down the hallways…

Part 1: Cold a Bite Me As a young yardie, I lived in Lethe Crossing, a rural mountainous community in St. James, Jamaica. It offered a picturesque backdrop that felt like it had sprung straight from a vivid daydream. Large homes with expansive properties dotted the landscape, each estate separated by lush greenery and vibrant…

In the vibrant pulse of Kingston’s heart, where the rhythm of life beats at its most frenetic, April stood frozen. Around her, the town thrived as it approach its midday crescendo. Street vendors hawked vibrant fruits and spicy jerk chicken, their calls weaving through the air like a melody. Cars honked while navigating the congested…

In the heart of Kingston, where the hustle of the city meets the calm of the suburbs, lived Marcia, a middle-aged woman. She had a spirit as vibrant as the town's lively streets. Every morning, she wakes up, get dress and followed the same path to the market. Her steps steadily move in tune with…

John sat at his cluttered office desk, the fluorescent lights flickering above him. His fingers hovered over the keyboard as he sighed, trying to concentrate on his work. The phone on his desk buzzed with it echoes blasting throughout the room, interrupting the monotony of the day. He picked it up, expecting a usual call…

Abico watched the sun dipped low, casting long shadows over the secluded Maroon village, nestled at the edge of an ancient forest hidden in the rolling hills of the Jamaican mountainside. The air was thick with the scent of wet earth and the distant sound of drumming heralded the eve of the annual festival. A…

Old newspapers rustled and danced through the air, their weathered pages fluttering and spinning in a graceful ballet. Small debris, carried on the gentle ocean breeze, pirouetted along the sidewalk, creating a whimsical spectacle of movement and life. A mad man wandered aimlessly through the beach area, leading to a concrete pavement on the streets…