Behind the Fence by JK Murphy
The new dog in the house teaches an old-timer how to be brave.
Read MoreBehind the Fence by JK MurphyCategory 2021 SS Prompt 5: They never said anything
SS Prompt 5: They never said anything
Word count: 1200 words exactly
Deadline: 19 May 2021
Please do not post before the deadline.
They Never Said Anything by Sharon Gans
They Never Said Anything. It was the malty brine she loved most. Eleven, she counted, as she popped one roasted, dry pistachio into her mouth. She allowed herself one for every ten she prised from its shell. Some surrendered easily…...
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Never said anything to me by GretchenYuma
Fictionalized true story
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A bit of a fable with an important question.
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“No refund or returns after 72 hours of purchase or if attempted to use.” Thelma fussed with her seat. “Who doesn’t try on something they buy and if it doesn’t fit, take it back? And no one does it instantly, right?” She didn’t even look at him. “What people act like this? Why didn’t they just tell me I had 72 hours to return it and to not try it on?” Thelma shook her small hand at the windshield.
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The day finally came. Maggie was taking them to the museum. It was a long drive and they were going to stop at a wayside along the way and have a picnic lunch Julia packed a lunch of salami and…...
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Bereaved by Sarah Muzaffar
Hajra begum sat on the kitchen window, her eyes fixed at the smokened walls of her house, that was planting a deep seed in her heart. Tears had made small streaks on her cheeks, the small rivelets as if a…...
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Family Feud by Becky Crookham
Former best friends, distant cousins, can they kiss and make up already?
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Karen at School? by Wendy Ells # “Karen at school?” I follow his gaze to the clock on the wall. “No, it’s Sunday.” He spoons more mushy cereal into his maw. “When does she go?” I’m wiping down the sides.…...
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