The prompt for this writing challenge was the title, Night Was Her Favorite Time . . .

The sky, like black velvet studded with rhinestones, seem to reach down and envelope her in its softness as she strolled through the park. Ahead she could hear the joyous sounds of the revelers. What a marvelous idea, she thought, to have a wedding at midnight in the middle of central park.

This is a flash fiction I wrote for a contest. It had to be under 500 words, and that's really hard for me.
“I can’t believe we are going to be working in Andromeda together! On the first expedition even!”

“It’s great, Marcy,” replied her husband, barely raising his head from the papers in front of him.

Entries of few words. Less than 500, to be exact. Typically, you will find a challenge over on the Writer's Boards to create a microfiction of X words or less. Eisel, our fearless writing editor, creates these challenges and selects the best for small, but worthwhile prizes.