Tag Archives: Short story

Prescription

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Prescription      He had time. It was one thing to pile on books, take in as much of the word as one could, but for Joseph the real gift is finding the book that is actually worth the time read. … Continue reading →

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Free of the Past

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

Free of the Past I: A Dalmatian Left Lonely The sun slowly made its appearance known to the world, and life, as lazy as it may be, started to wake. It drizzled over his brown spots as he toppled onto … Continue reading →

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Just and Unjust [Writer's Island]

Posted on October 16, 2010 by

Just and Unjust By Weasel They forced him out of his home, dragged him through the streets, and then beat him while his wife and child watched from the window. A new revolutionary group, trying to take on crime and … Continue reading →

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Somewhere [Contest Entry]

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

Somewhere His apartment wasn’t even a block away from the Wicked Bones Fest: a rare treat in which all the music icons from various generations play a few shows for their endearing fans. It was sheer excitement when the wolf … Continue reading →

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The Last Redwood: Sole Survivorship

Posted on September 11, 2010 by

The twentieth prompt for 2010 is: LAST REDWOOD. For something a bit different this week, imagine you are the very last redwood standing on earth. Why are you the last? What happened to the rest? What do you see? How do … Continue reading →

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The Kill

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

Today I sat through stories much like this one at a Human Trafficking presentation. They were shocking to hear, but sometimes, the world needs to be shocked. I hope you enjoy todays post for it’s  a little bit of a … Continue reading →

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Accidental Ideals and Weaponry

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Music Ideal It was love at first sight; if ever were such an ideal. A story no different than other couples, holding each other in their arms, eyes meeting, and allowing the heavy bass beats move their bodies. Imagining their … Continue reading →

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Origin of Euphoric Apathy [Writer's Island]

Posted on August 14, 2010 by

This 16th prompt for 2010 is the second Matinée Muse prompt for the year. The prompt is INCEPTION, from the Leonardo DiCaprio movie of the same title. There are several ways this prompt can inspire. • First, look at the definition of … Continue reading →

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Accident [Magpie]

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

Accident Her mind flowed like water running through rusty pipe systems; taking sharp turns, leaving her consciousness, only to return after making a much needed trip to the subconscious. Her hands began to shake as she relived the last few … Continue reading →

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Solace [magpie]

Posted on August 6, 2010 by

Solace I love you. The words echoed through the surrounding leaves of his natural sanctuary. He sat on a stone bench, as if meditating, under a net-like dome cover, with decorative vines nearly consuming it, and offering a world of … Continue reading →

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