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The life of an explorer and the snapshots they're privy to take. Thank you so much, in advance, for any feedback!

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Final edit

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I had a dream and it turned into this story. Please give any and all feedback. Thank you for reading.

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All feedback welcome

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Sometimes listening to others can take your mind off of your own troubles and give you much more to think about.

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The story is true, if embellished.

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Aw the freedom of dorm life

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Entry for flash fiction. I discuss the five stages of grief.

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"Look" is a Flash regarding the reaction a young girl experiences when the outlet for anger is abusive. Abuse is not always directed toward the child, but the outcome is still the same, they suffer. The story is told through the eyes of twelve year old child who is an "old soul" -- the lack of nurturing and exposure to a sad adult world driving the development.

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Life brings different experiences to all of us. In response to S. Thatcher's 'A Word Substitute for Endless', this short story shows another aspect of how writing affects us and those close to us .

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Everybody has a mother. Some people don't deserve them - or do they? All feedback welcome.

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any suggestions will be considered. thanks for reading!

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Kyle and Laura were in love. She was looking forward to spending the rest of her life with him. She had found her perfect man. All reviews are welcome.

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two teens have a summer job that entertains and instructs. feedback: - did I capture the moments correctly? - was it fun to read? - what the heck can I do with it?

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An old goat crops a garden.

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Designed to elicit giggles and smirks. Just trying to prove my thesaurus is bigger than your thesaurus. All types of feedback are welcome.

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Flash Fiction is like crack cocaine for me. I think this will be my last entry. Lol

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First trip back after several years away.

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Ennis reflects on an early childhood learning lesson. I think from an early age, he's always harbored an active imagination.

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I apologize for multi-posting, but ideas have been coming to me. I try and take advantage of them before they drift out of my pea brain.

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*Updated 2/24 to incorporate all of the wonderful suggestions! Thank you! A woman, a car, a state trooper. What happened to bring them all together and where are her children? This story is being workshopped for a writing competition with a theme of "blue". Let me know if I've hit that mark and any other suggestions. I am limited to 600 words.

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Feedback appreciated

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My Pharmacy experience

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I posted this flash fiction story some time ago, and it still reigns (in my heart) as one of my favorites. I decided to condense it a bit and submit it for the flash writing contest. I hope this version hasn't lost any of the original feeling. 500 words proved to bit a bit challenging.

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Feedback always appreciated

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Death waits for no man...except this one.

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A man refuses to take blame for a series of strange events. Addendum: if you are reading the story on or after February 22nd, I revised the ending. Happy reading!

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History repeats itself as an army officer makes his last stand. This is a revision of my original flash fiction story. I have tried to add material suggested by my reviewers. But, remember - I only have 500 words! (I think I used 496). Thanks for looking!

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I've had the idea for this story in my head for a long time, so I thought I'd give it a shot for the flash fiction contest. It's an epistolary about the effects that can arise from changing a simple prescription .

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Everyone has a mother. Some don't deserve them - or do they?

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Any resemblance to actual corporations, living or dead, is entirely coincidental ... All kinds of feedback are welcome.

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There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. ~ Saint Teresa

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Honest comments always appreciated.

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Honest comments always appreciated!

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Something I've been kicking around for a while... not sure if it works, or if it's compelling, but I thought I'd give it a try. Honest comments always appreciated!

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A little flash in the pan

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Just for fun....

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What would have happened if Barak Obama had not won the Democratic Presidential Nomination and ultimately the Presidency.

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History repeats itself. In a future battle, Custer makes his last stand. Flash fiction contest entry. Comments and suggestions are appreciated.

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A little excerpt from Antagony that I had to cut significantly in order to fit the 500 word limit. Enjoy.

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Okay, this is my last entry for the flash fiction contest. I have to stop because it's becoming addictive. Let me know what you think.

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Wallflower, wallflower Won't you dance with me? I'm sad and lonely too. Wallflower, wallflower Won't you dance with me? I'm fallin' in love with you. ~ Bob Dylan

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I've applied almost all feedback I've gotten. Thank you! If you're the type that reads the feedback below before you read the story, I'd recommend against it as much of it no longer applies (as the feedback has been applied). Did the twist work? Any feedback appreciated. *****SPOILER ALERT***** Rod is a ghost... Thanks Justin

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"To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life." - W. Somerset Maugham.

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There is always one person in your class who makes you wonder why they feel the need to go to extremes for attention. Fly Girl was one who fell into this category. Sixth grade was bad, but what made it worse was being seated next to someone who refused to kill flies and fought valiantly to keep you from killing them also.

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observations from someplace unimportant

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I've taken out the summary information. I want to how if this piece can stand alone. Thank you for all your comments. They have been very helpful and encouraging. and thank you Sara! ask me questions if you don't understand.

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This is my latest revision of my flash fiction contest entry. An agent races to defuse a bioterrorist bomb located in the Bonneville Salt Flats just north of a landmark named the Tree of Life. The Tree of Life is a real metal sculpture. To see a photo of it, Google Tree of Life/Wendover. Thanks for reviewing the story. All comments are appreciated.

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The navies' of several countries are unable to stop Somali pirates. Ralph tries to change that.

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Ali goes to the circus.

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Edited and reposted 2/13/10

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Observations from someplace unimportant

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brothers

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Ali keeps askin' questions... Thanks for the inspiration, sonny.

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Feedback Please

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All feedback welcome. Warning this is violent.

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This is my first foray into flash fiction, so any comments are welcome.

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Trying a differnet POV here. What do you think?

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I apologize in advance.

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Only in the deepest silence of night the stars smile and whisper among themselves "Vain is this seeking!" ~ Rabindranath Tagore

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What we are exposed to as children can have a lasting impression, and actually shape what we accept as "OK" in our future relationships.

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WARNING: This is heavy content about rape and the issue of balancing politeness with safety.

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Marisa is being released from prison and wants her kids back from her aunt. Although she isn't prepared or ready for them, she wants them. True to form, her fellow inmates attempt to stall her release to keep her kids safe.

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Anecdotal Flash from the past

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Here's an evolving little story about man's best friend.

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All comments welcome. Without your feedback, I can't grow and improve.

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Feedback welcomed

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dedicated to the 'devil dogs' of World War II

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An enigma on what is life...no answer.

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When two worlds collide.

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For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. Matthew 5:45

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411 words - funny? is it flash fiction? - does it capture the flavor of New York?

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The pollutants of industry produce dire consequences, especially when manufacturing designer genes. This is a horror story. If insects make you feel too creepy, you might want to "bug out" of this one.

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speaks for itself

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The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning. ~ Ivy Baker Priest

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500 words

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This is a true story, written in honour of my beloved grandmother.

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For grins I've attempted to cut over 500 words from a story I wrote to see if the meaning would still be clear. This shorter version takes a bit more imagination from the reader. I get it, but I wonder if anyone else does?

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Spring break, in the Redneck Riviera, is like a horse race.

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I feel like this is my best entry so I have gone back and cleaned it up a bit using the help from past reviews. I changed the title as well. Thank you for everyone’s help.

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That Look

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Shortened to < 500 words.

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EDITED BASED ON FEEDBACK RECEIVED. THANKS ALL - AND I HOPE YOU JUDGE IT TO BE BETTER. CHISEL

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Rememberences of the sea shore

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Written for a flash contest. I think the story had to be romantic, less than 500 words, and a bridge had to be mentioned. Any sort of comment is welcome.

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I revised The Tree of Death after receiving feedback from reviewers. Thanks to everyone who read the original and offered their comments. The setting of the story is a real place located a few miles outside of Wendover, Nevada. You can google the Tree of Life/Wendover/Salt Flats to see a photograph of the metal sculpture. Story description: An agent races against time to deactivate a bomb.

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And you thought merging food and sexual inuendo into a flash fiction piece couldn't be done. I wasn't sure if I should post this under erotica or cooking. LOL This makes my "A Flash in the Pan" entry look normal.

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The navies' of several countries are unable to stop Somali pirates. Ralph trys to change that.

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"The raw heart beat against the world, and the tears were for my lost victory. But you are here. You have always been here." - Leonard Cohen

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Uncle Fred finds himself unable to perform an important function soon after marrying Emma Lou, who is forty-six years younger than him.

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If you can't love what you do, do what you love.

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Trying for economy of style and content

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Edited 1-4-10. Thanks to my reviewers for great comments and suggestions, which I have taken (almost all of) ;)

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Sometimes it's time to put the author away ... (Feb 9 revision - original version restored)

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Making adjustments in life in 498 words is not easy.

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Too much information.

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My entry for the Flash Fiction contest. Yes, I know...I ain't quite right. LOL Enjoy!

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The story of a breakup. Please let me know what you think.

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Old prejudice

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This is not my usual thing, but thought I'd give a different genre a try. Any feedback is welcome. Thanks.

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Surgery and punctuation? Who woulda thunk?

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A nasty little foursome have their eyes to the main chance! After all, if you don't look after your own interests, who will?

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This will be either a prologue for my next novel, 'Mirror-Mirror on the Wall', or part of the first chapter. Lizzie Bathory, outwardly appears to be a seventeen year old, schizophrenic, psychopathic serial killer. But the voice Lizzie hears in her head is her ancestor, Erzsebet Bathory, a Hungarian Countess from the late 1500's to the early 1600's, who from the age of 14 until her death at 54, lived a bizarre, sick, perverted life of sexually molesting women, and killing them (some say over 600), for their blood. The countess believed that by bathing in it, drinking it, that she would stay young forever. In 1610 she was imprisoned in Cachtice Castle, where she remained, bricked in a set of rooms, until her death four year later. Is Lizzie possessed by her ancestor? Or is she really a psychopathic killer?

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Enjoy!

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Any and all feedback desired and appreciated. Jonathan was an odd man. His decision to enter a very strange contest was his undoing. It was, indeed, a very poor choice.

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Ever have a relative who is difficult to live with? My life with Maria has been difficult at times but we've reach the stage where peace reigns.

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The title says it all. Periplaneta americana anyone?

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Open to any and all comments. Thanks!

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This is my entry for the Flash Fiction Contest. My grandfather told me this story back in the early 1960s and swears it's true. I have my doubts about that! Grandpa had been known to embellish more than a little bit! He's the boy in the story. Any and all ll feedback is welcome. Good luck to everyone. Alan

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Help and feedback appreciated

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This is an entry for the flash fiction writing competition. The setting of the story is a real place located a few miles outside of Wendover, Nevada. You can google the Tree of Life/Wendover/Salt Flats to see a photograph of the metal sculpture. Story description: An agent races against time to fulfill his mission. All feedback and comments welcomed.

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75 words!

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This was a previous work that I altered to try and fit it in the contest

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Feedback please

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A look dark in to the room and mind of a man on a stormy night.

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What a dog thinks

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A story of a mother's fear for her child and the importance of family support.

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This was a previous work that I altered to try and fit it in the contest

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Part of the comedy of my life on our way from Colorado to my aunt's funeral in Missouri.

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This story came to me yesterday based on my experience with third graders yesterday. Alas, I wasn't the cool sub who built a fort, but I would like to be!

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Observations from someplace unimportant

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