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The Epiphany of Taro
The Epiphany of Taro
A silly and sweet fable on selflessness, kindness and morals.
A.M.
Jul 7
The Last American Ballgame
The Last American Ballgame
This timed, Flash Fiction writing challenge required the story set at a sporting event, something “shaking” and incorporating the words…
Arpad Nagy
Jul 6
John Is All About the Money
John Is All About the Money
…and he is proud of it
Mary Papas
Jul 3
One Last Dance
One Last Dance
No one is above the law!
Shain E. Thomas
Jun 28
The Shadow Witness
The Shadow Witness
A lethal recording
Derek John
Jun 8
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Oh How They Linger
Oh How They Linger
What was left was neither human nor Angel.
H.R. Parker
Feb 13
The City Beneath the Sea
The City Beneath the Sea
Audra stood aboard the deck of the Zephyr as the cruise ship cut through the sea. The scent of excitement and expectant anticipation was…
Quinn
Feb 1
Emancipation
Emancipation
Civilization ends and a debt is collected
Arpad Nagy
Mar 2
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Lost City Secrets: An Archaeologist Finds Age-Old Community!
Lost City Secrets: An Archaeologist Finds Age-Old Community!
In the middle of the dark wilderness, full of unexplored jungles where thick vines form complicated patterns on old ruins, Dr. Amelia…
Tarek Rakhiess
May 30
Embezzlement
Embezzlement
The Price of Ambition
Derek John
May 17
Yelp Review for the Dentist’s Office
Yelp Review for the Dentist’s Office
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