2023 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 20
Write a piece of flash fiction each day of February with the February Flash Fiction Challenge, led by Managing Editor Moriah Richard. Each day, receive a prompt, example story, and write your own. Today’s prompt is to write about a very surprising tattoo.
For today’s prompt, Character A has a very surprising tattoo and Character B discovers it.
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.)
Here’s my attempt at writing about a surprising tattoo:
Medusas
I was already halfway in love with her when I saw the tattoo for the first time.
It was a hot day, and when she pulled her hair into a messy bun, I caught sight of three dark, patterned snakes descending from her hair and curled down the back of her neck, kissing her nape in a way that was possessive and kind.
I brushed my fingers against them, mesmerized.
She startled, her eyes going wide. I could tell by the tension in her shoulders that she didn’t want me to ask.
I didn’t need to. Survivors recognize each other.
