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Here is another long short story that has to be published in two parts. I was very reluctant to publish this one on this site because it is a bit dated (like I am) and was written in the mid 1990s, so that is the time I date it for. It involves, but does not center on, land-line telephones that are no where near as sofisticated as the cellular and smart phone technology used these days. The main character of this story is a high school student who prepares for the prom to be held that night, but circumstances make thing a little complicated.

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This is a short story I've been working on for a competition with a "legal" theme ie law school or law practice. I chose law school and the internal politics surrounding a law dean search. I'm worried that it may be a bit boring for folks who haven't spent any time on a faculty or around professors so I'd really be interested in views on that, and on any other aspects of the story that are problematic for readers. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

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This story won a contest run by Monadnock Writers Group, and was selected as one of seven short stories (plus a bunch of poetry and photographs) to be published in their anthology themed on memory. The anthology has just been published and is entitled "Shadow and Light: A Literary Anthology on Memory." http://www.monadnockwriters.org/publications.html Of course, I'm generally not the literary type (sex, drugs, rock and roll is more my speed - ha!), but I wrote this story when I was pretty sad -the lead is modeled after a dear friend whom I'd just lost. Do you have to be depressed to write literary fiction? (Just KIDDING, sheesh!) As with my other work, the lead is a no-bullshit kind of woman (just like my friend - a true-blue Yankees fan, btw! -was). So caveat emptor: It's a little depressing : O : ) *** Note: I thought I posted the final version of this, but reviewers have been pointing out some punctuation malfunctions and typos, so I must have goofed. I've made the corrections.

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A humorous reminiscence of my grade school years. I wasn't sure whether to place this in the Humor or the Memoir or the Non-fiction or the I don't have the guts to put my real name to this piece category. I am merely looking for honest reviews. I have no illusions or delusions of authorial grandeur.

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A story gleaned from grade school experiences, (those of my own and others.)

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So close to eighteen Ariana Log can't wait to reap the benefits of being an adult, getting away from her alcholic mother is the number one plan but she gets the ball rolling sooner than she expected to. With new ground under her feet and a world of unknown in front of her she begins her journey with a bang of surprises and a bite of adventure.

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A first person story loosely based on reality. Did this in a memoir style, without dialogue. Comments welcome.

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This is a memoir of my daughter's death and the communications we've had since her death. Since it is a true story, I want to know if it's readable and interesting.

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OK.. Flo has run amok! Too much Sake? No man around to fool around with so guess who gets me? ha.. you! This is just for fun and really not r rated but ornery. I know.. shocking. all laughs are welcome...

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Does duty preclude a young girl coming of age? Where is the line drawn between common sense and public opinion? Feedback welcome

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As my oldest God Daughter (that I helped raise, I'm the only father figure she's had) prepares to go to Middle School, I am feeling nervous. So I wrote this for her.

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My Writing Life.... Hopefully a better writer after being on this site and paying close attention to feedback and the work of others. Many have read this already so for those who haven't that might want to. All feedback is welcome. We all have our stories about how we feel about writing and how writing affects us and those we reach out to. I encourage all writer to do this exercise. Why do you write?

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This bit of silliness was inspired by my year and a half stint as a wrangler of teen addicts and one of my daughter's high school friends.

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I leave a phone message for a lonely boy to call me so I can keep in touch.

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Talented teen-ager reflects on her life in a large family and stressful middle school, hopes to convince mother to send her to private school.

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