Tag: stories
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The First Casualty
A Bit of Art & Fiction Once Juanita was gone, things got a little gnarly. Whispers could be heard behind closed doors, and the accusations began to fly. Elizabeth Hill, Belle’s next door neighbor, had always suspected her husband Harry of being a cheat, and it was no secret that he had been even wilder…
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Mommy Dearest
A Bit of Art & Fiction Belle’s mother decided to fly into town after Belle told her about Fiona’s necklace and all of the mystery surrounding it. Juanita had been a private detective when she was in her twenties, and when Belle asked her mother if she knew anything about it, Juanita suggested that they…
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The Sterling Necklace
A Bit of Art & Fiction… Men were always lavishing her with gifts, but this one was different. The sterling necklace that she wore wasn’t an expensive piece, like the jewels that filled her dresser drawer, but she never took it off. She said it reminded her of someone special, and not a soul knew…
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Storytelling
The irony of life is that the protagonist doesn’t realize they were in the spotlight until the curtain has come down. Quote by Me My quote was written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Spotlight (21 Words). And I’m sorry I can’t stop at 21 words, but – as some of you know – I’m a…
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The Dumbbells
I’ve been trying to figure out how to keep this short story in present tense (somewhat, at least), while being able to move through time rather quickly in parts. This is all new to me, so don’t judge. Anyway, I came up with what I thought was the perfect plan for this one – which…
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The Old Man
A Short Story The old man showed up just after Billy Clyde knocked me out. School let out early and it was too hot to take the bus. Burt, the driver, always sweats real bad, and on days like this he would stink to high heaven. I was outside of Cassiel Park when I saw…