Cherrypicked stories
The Magician's Assistant
Competition Entry. Zoe proves to be rather careless.
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The Gift
a short poem about...
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- 6034 reads
The Paradox of His Detachment Stirred Her Curiosity
She tried to understand He was trying to forget
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- 2465 reads
For Whom the Cicada Sings
“I ask you. What finer way to die than as a hero?"
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- 2606 reads
Quarter to Zero Hour
Competition Entry
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Steph & Lara
It was like leaving some sort of formal dinner, with handshakes and hugs, and kind exchanges of smiles - although we were leaving a crack house.
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- 2860 reads
Doctor Zoot
something... or nothing...
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Jesus was a Super Hero
The leaves danced like ginger girls hopscotching their way through suburban streets. From the step, Kieran could see the garden path splitting the lawn, leading to the gate.
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The Appliance Of Science
So, I was quite disappointed to find no books on kissing. I concluded that it couldn’t be very important if there were no books about it...
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Everlasting Tears
He wondered how many tears a man had in his life and realised he’d not cried nearly enough.
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Paradise Found
A bed and a table, a lamp and a chair; not much of a room ... except heaven is there.
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The Knock-Offs, Chapter One
Times are tough in the music business, but the new vice president at OmniGlobe Entertainment has a plan to make millions ... My question: Does this work as an opening chapter?
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At Clarence's
"Chris, I'm warning you," Bud said softly.
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Mail, Doorbells, Tiles
It was a worringly hot summer's day when the doorbell rang. A doorbell that plays 'We wish you a Merry Christmas' seemed like a good idea six months ago, but things change, people change.
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Recover
Some people never recover. Still, it tugs at my heart and I remember the guilt of receiving his clumsy love letter.
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Dark Grey Arrow
It takes twenty four minutes for me to realise I am loved.
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- 660 reads
Resort
Everything solid here is on its way out. If you believe that, you'll see this picture I took of decaying arches as a recent history of waves that rust fat nails clean from wood.
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- 682 reads
Black Cross
wild red curly hair
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There is this sound
poem.
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Chapter One: Attempt Number One is Disappointing to say the least
One woman's quest to find the right father. 'Attempt Number One' is not too promising.
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