Novel Kicks Fiction Friday: The Intruder in Plain Sight

Published August 14, 2026 | By Laura

Welcome to Fiction Friday, our weekly flash fiction challenge.

Here’s how it works:

Set a timer for five minutes and start writing

Keep going for as long as you can once the timer goes off

No editing allowed—raw writing only

When you’re finished, feel free to share in the comments (but there’s no pressure.)

Today’s prompt: The Intruder in Plain Sight

Someone else is living in your home. Thing is, you’ve never seen them or met them.