2023 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 28
Write a piece of flash fiction each day of February with the February Flash Fiction Challenge, led by editor Moriah Richard. Each day, receive a prompt, example story, and write your own. Today’s prompt is to write based on the line “I wish I could tell you…”
It's the very last day of this year's challenge! How are we feeling?
For this last prompt, write based on the line "I wish I could tell you..." If you feel so inclined, you can title your piece based on who your character is speaking to!
Remember: These prompts are just starting points; you have the freedom to go wherever your flash of inspiration takes you.
(Note: If you happen to run into any issues posting, please just send me an e-mail at mrichard@aimmedia.com with the subject line: Flash Fiction Challenge Commenting Issue. Fingers crossed there are no tech hiccups!)
Here’s my attempt at a story based on the line "I wish I could tell you...":
Things I Wish I Could Tell My 15-Year-Old Self
You will grow into your body, the long bones of your legs folded in cellulite, the weight settling low across your belly. Perfection. But the first person to kiss you won’t be worth it; neither will the next five. Doubting yourself is a reflex you’ll have to unlearn. So is your politeness.
It’s okay to say no. It’s okay when people are angry with you. You don’t need to be useful to be a good person. Boundaries are uncomfortable, but there are worse things.
When you choose yourself, it is beautiful. And when you allow yourself grow, it is beautiful.
Since obtaining her MFA in fiction, Moriah Richard has worked with over 100 authors to help them achieve their publication dreams. As the managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, she spearheads the world-building column Building Better Worlds, a 2023 Eddie & Ozzie Award winner. She also runs the Flash Fiction February Challenge on the WD blog, encouraging writers to pen one microstory a day over the course of the month and share their work with other participants. As a reader, Moriah is most interested in horror, fantasy, and romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook.
Learn more about Moriah on her personal website.
