More #twitterfiction

With the school year starting, I haven’t had much time to post. However, I did want to share some more of my #twitterfiction. A few of the posts are tagged differently (#microprompt, #thepush, #zealouswriter, etc.) but remain examples of #twitterfiction as far as I am concerned. Generally, my posts could be categorized as science fiction, although a few may contain elements of dark comedy or horror. A few don’t fall into any single genre. 

There are plenty of additional examples posted on my Twitter – @jojascully. You can also find a few here. I try to post at least a handful each day. 

Let me know what you think! 

Rounding a curve, he noticed the other train fail to crest the final hill. The #rollercoaster became much more terrifying. #TwitterFiction

Unexpectedly sent into the game to return a punt, he was elated until he noticed a burning wick sticking out of the laces. #TwitterFiction

He ordered the moat be filled with snapping #turtles. If he was going to face a siege, why not have some fun with it? #twitterfiction #vss

The new ski slope in #Antarctica was a success, sans the “#penguin” issue. The poor dears tended to wander in the way. #twitterfiction #vss

No matter how tight he made the stitches, this arm just didn’t look good. He grabbed his shovel and went to find another. #twitterfiction

He lowered the phone just as a voice answered. She was still gurgling with life. He didn’t want help to arrive too soon. #twitterfiction

Police cruisers shot through the cemetery gate with blue and red flashes. His career as a grave robber had been a brief one. #twitterfiction

He stepped back slowly. The dryer had been eating socks. Now, the dog was missing and there was a collar in the lint trap. #twitterfiction

From the ground, he could see the graveyard was alive. Birds. Rodents. Insects. All examples of life. He was no longer one. #twitterfiction

She was upset when he built a #TimeMachine. She was more upset when he brought back #raptor hatchlings for the kids. #twitterfiction #vss

An old man rushed back into the burning apartment to save his stamp collection and found himself in a sticky situation. #twitterfiction #vss

He never had so much cash in his wallet. Who needed two kidneys? One was fine. Now, where to first? The hospital or Macy’s? #twitterfiction

First responders to the circus train wreck gained a new appreciation for the “death-defying” feats of the performers. #twitterfiction

The car ride to the ocean had always been long, hot, and boring. Now that the world was drying up, this was even more true. #microprompt

His release from the hospital occurred just before a zombie plague was introduced to the emergency room. Finally, a lucky break. #ThePush

The Norse used animal fat in place of butter. Unfortunately, the “I Can’t Believe it’s not #Blubber” industry never took off. #zealouswriter

Of course, no one knew he was a serial #arsonist. But, brother, the folks at the lumberyard would be sorry they fired him. #zealouswriter

#Ames! #MontgomeryWards! #Kaufmanns! She cashed her first paycheck of the 21st century and planned to shop ’til she dropped! #microprompt

Reaching the top of the cliffs, he strained his failing eyes to focus on the sea. He wished to see a spring tide one last time. #SenseWrds

Charred survivors of the blaze were rushed to the hospital. The spread of the fire to that haven was an unwelcome development. #fieryverse

Author: joshuajscully

That’s my picture up there. I’m not totally sure why I look so angry. I may be thinking about how much I hated the Crypt Keeper as a child. I grew up faithfully watching reruns of The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt. Unfortunately, I missed the boat in terms of writing for either of those programs. I do consider both to have been wildly influential when I think back to my earliest thoughts about becoming an author and I’m grateful my parents let me watch those shows as a kid (although there were probably some nights early in my childhood my mother wished she hadn’t let me watch those shows). If you’re familiar with either program, then you know what genres are my focus. I thoroughly enjoy science fiction, suspense, the twist ending, and some horror or supernatural elements as well. Honestly, when I was a kid the Crypt Keeper scared the hell out of me. As an adult, I’ve really learned to embrace the puns. Historical fiction is a favorite of mine as well, and the root of that is shared with my profession. I am an educator by trade, and I teach American History. I consider some of the best writing I’ve ever done to be within the realm of historical fiction and I really enjoy saturating my mind in the research end of those projects. I would make the argument that storytelling is in my blood. Even my sister mulled, very briefly (about 45 minutes), launching a career as a screenwriter! My last name is one of those Irish (and, apparently, formally Manx) ones with a wonderfully researched history -“the story-teller’s descendant”. On of the first day of school each year, I do share that “my name is Mr. Scully, and that rhymes with Kelly”, just so I do not hear the myriad of mispronunciations on the first day. Several years ago, I started a blog similar to this one to highlight my middle years as a teacher. If that aspect of my life is of any interest to you at all, you can still find that blog online. During my summers, I really have time to pursue my writing projects and this blog will highlight some of that work. My first attempts to sit down and write extensively occurred when I was 15, but only a few years ago did I make setting time aside to write a priority. I’ve also benefited wildly over the years from many willing readers among my family and friends. The direction and feedback from those individuals has been invaluable. Outside the world of the written word, I am an educator, basketball coach, lecturer, and (very, very occasionally) a landscaper. I have only ever known Western Pennsylvania as my home. Although I love a good novel, I am absolutely unable to resist the power of the short story. The latter is really what I hope to be remembered for one day. View all posts by joshuajscully