The prompt at https://carrotranch.com this week brought me back to my “in-need-of-editing” novel, “Wolves.” Follows is my 99 word response. Please let me know what you think of it. Thanks!
Family Sacrifice
Written by Kerry E.B. Black
The sight paralyzed Ward, a vestige of a nightmare brought to reality. They walked from the fog, cloaked figures wearing crosses that swung with each step. Faces once familiar contorted with fervor and undeterrable purpose.
Ward backed to his door, certain they would rip through their clothing to reveal their natures. Wolves, hungry for a kill, anxious to devour the weakest of the pack. Instead of howling, the lead man presented official documents to Ward. “We’ve come for the woman named Nina. Relinquish her, and there will be no trouble.”
Nina. His secret sister. Sacrifice for his family’s safety.
Allusionary Assembly 
June 27, 2017 at 4:23 pm
Once again, strong stuff, Kerry. I love your voice.
June 27, 2017 at 4:54 pm
Your encouragement means so much to me. Thank you.
June 28, 2017 at 11:33 am
“a vestige of a nightmare brought to reality” I like the imagery 🙂
June 28, 2017 at 12:47 pm
Thank you, Ronel!
June 29, 2017 at 3:25 pm
Oh, yes! Powerful story and I hope you continue to work on revising it as a novel. I’ve found flash fiction to be a useful tool in revision. If I have a gap, I write several flashes until I get the one I think will be the best scene to fill the gap. If I’m having trouble connecting to a character, I use him or her in flash fiction until we are better acquainted. If a scene needs work, I write it in 99 words to get its essence. I hope you find it useful, too because I want to read this novel one day! 🙂
June 29, 2017 at 3:26 pm
Thank you, Charli. I can not wait to read yours, too!
July 11, 2017 at 8:32 pm
Powerful stuff in just a few words! Thanks for following my blog – stop by any time!