Tag: fiction
group name: roundtable
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June 07, 2008 09:56 AM EDT --
Tea flowed in an amber ribbon; at least that's what little Daisy thought.
The cups were neatly arranged on the plastic table-cloth, on the green, luscious grass. Daisy's tiny hands . . . more
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May 28, 2008 09:49 AM EDT --
This wino was dumpster-diving in the alley, brittle and bent like a dead plant. Not unusual.
Mrs. Darcy always goes out before daylight to water her red geraniums. . . . more
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April 06, 2008 01:59 AM EDT --
The hypnotist reviewed my chart--necessarily devoid of eights.
"Eights make my neck constrict," I said. "Sometimes I faint."
"Tell me about Alex," she said.
"We're . . . more
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June 22, 2007 12:29 PM EDT --
Beginning Line…
Given Rachel’s allergy to shellfish, and the fact that she couldn’t stand spicy foods, Riley found it disturbing that she had been found outside the Thai Palace . . . more
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July 07, 2008 06:58 PM EDT --
Most of you will know me as writer of somewhat dark and speculative works, the following piece is a real departure from that genre. Before you read I would like to give you some insight into my inspiration . . . more
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April 24, 2008 12:40 AM EDT --
Cole tossed a handful of dirt. It landed in Myra's hair, and she slapped his hand. His squeals made her head throb. "Shut up!" Myra fell back on the grass. She flung an arm over her face. . . . more
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August 29, 2007 04:45 PM EDT --
The Butcher of Leningrad:
5 Alternate Openings.
The following page contain various beginnings for this novel. I am asking you to please read them all [just one page each] and tell me . . . more
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March 23, 2008 06:00 PM EDT --
Moldy Bread Rag
Our stories get fuzzy, but don't go stale
I leaned over Greg's shoulder while he typed. "You can't write that."
"Why not? It's semi-sensational." . . . more
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August 03, 2007 07:00 PM EDT --
Can I make writing a part of every day? I'm about to find out.
Writing, like exercise, is addictive. Once I've managed to write for several days in a row, it becomes something to anticipate rather . . . more
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May 26, 2007 05:07 PM EDT --
I posted this earlier so some of my contacts already read it.
Chapter 3
Elizabeth Schubert
At the age of 4 Elizabeth’s favorite toy was a squeaky Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. . . . more
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May 24, 2008 06:10 PM EDT --
"John! Look out!"
A Mazda Miata was trying to cut them off at full speed. Celia's little Ford Tempo was no match for it. But John was amazing! . . . more
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March 17, 2008 10:38 PM EDT --
"Where's the rent?" Mr. Meanie said.
Greta held out her cat. Her lip quivered. "Have Rufus," she said.
"I don't want a cat," he snarled.
"He's . . . more
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April 08, 2008 10:02 AM EDT --
"You know what happens after dark" is an 8-part serialized horror story. This is the conclusion.
The ending:
It wasn't so bad during the day, and when the dead weren't . . . more
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April 14, 2008 11:50 PM EDT --
When Brad explained what he wanted, I said, "Bring her."
He'd seen so much death.
But the day before our wedding--no Brad, fear gnawing at my stomach... I wished I'd told him to . . . more
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March 19, 2008 04:43 PM EDT --
A story by Davd Wainland
As I lie here, amidst the rubble of my home and grand experiment a greater sadness than I have ever known has engulfed me. In the moments of life that . . . more
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April 02, 2008 12:05 AM EDT --
"Hey," Jackie says. "It's Friday. It's five o'clock. It's time to leave."
I nod. "I just have to send this email to my boss."
"Bon Jovi. Front . . . more
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February 28, 2008 01:48 PM EST --
I edited a children's book for a dear friend a couple of years ago. His name is Daniel Silver. Here is his bio:
My name is Daniel James Silver and I'm going to be a household name as soon . . . more
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April 11, 2007 05:36 AM EDT --
Comments and critiques to this story are eagerly sought and warmly welcomed.
Good afternoon gentlemen. How can I help you?
We would like to purchase two ice cream cones please. . . . more
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May 21, 2008 12:15 PM EDT --
It's hard to be noticed when you're an itsy bitsy spider. Especially when you're the itsiest bitsiest spider in a family of four thousand. Dad expected all of us to go into the family business. . . . more
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August 05, 2008 08:41 PM EDT --
Hello, gather friends. Maybe you can help me with this one. It's set near Richmond, Virgina in the Antebellum time period (prior to the civil war). I'm having a heck of a time . . . more
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