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Fiction Writing Friday: Come Home

He had seen the light from some way off and started walking towards it. It took him through the woods, along the beach and up a cobblestone path to a small cottage that stood overlooking the sea. An old man … Continue reading

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Fiction Writing Friday: Little Sisters

Steve knew he wasn’t like most other boys his age growing up. He played sports with his friends, and even occasionally played pretty well in pickup basketball, but his heart really wasn’t in it. He did better than average in … Continue reading

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Fiction Writing Friday: The Bane of Her Existence

The bane of her existence was about to meet his end.  Marianne watched as a punk in a dirty sweatshirt lifted a baseball bat and aimed it for the fallen man’s head.  Another thug aimed a hard kick to their … Continue reading

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Fiction Writing Friday: Spell Components

“I did not wish to disturb you, master, but it is time to rise.” I speak sweetly to you in the soft voice you insist I use when addressing you. Naturally I do not argue, I never argue. I am … Continue reading

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Fiction Writing Friday: Three Matches

Match One I struck the match off the concrete for the fourth time trying to get it to catch. I only had three matches left and I could not let them go to waste, but I had to see where … Continue reading

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Fiction Writing Friday: Starry-eyed Night

Staring out the passenger window, I studied the sky, seeking out my old friends- Cygnus, Drago, Aquarius, Hercules… I tried to locate them but the streetlights got in the way and the moon was too bright to see them all. … Continue reading

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Fiction Writing Friday: Bring on the Night

“They say there is no way to measure the absence of light.  I say they’re wrong. “We fear the absence of light, more so in this modern age than ever before.  We light up our cities as the sun sets, … Continue reading

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Fiction Writing Friday: Dear Clara

Dear Clara, Eighteen years ago you came into my life, a beacon that shone brighter than any star. Your first smile, although most would say it was a “gas smile,” those smiles that babies give when they are gassy, was … Continue reading

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Fiction Writing Friday: Being Not Smart

Great. Hoo-ray. This phone would be just flipping perfect if all I needed right now was a two pound piece of plastic in my pocket. My phone will be fine, I said. I have GPS, I said. It has fantastic … Continue reading

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Fiction Writing Friday: Storm Chasing

“Look at that!  Just look at that formation!”  The camera panned with a jerk to where the drenched man was pointing.  “See, there are multiple funnels forming within the miles wide rotational winds.  It’s absolutely amazing!”         Eliza squinted at … Continue reading

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