JMSquire's Favorites
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It's Always the Person You Least Expect
“Wait, wait—wait a minute, Jerry. Stop talking.” Mom never could listen straight through a story without interrupting, whethe…
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Bagman: Live at the Scene

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landings
The building landed with a quiet thud. Dust fell gently from the window ledges as a few groans and twinges echoed from inside…
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Tiny Life
The tiny bathroom was stifling, and the exhaust fan pulled the air weakly. Grandma’s trailer never had been air conditioned, ...
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Networks Without Tongue
DONNA: I’m having an affair, Danny.
DANNY: Yeah, I know.
DONNA: Right now. An affair.
DANNY: Can’t have one right now. I’m…
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Picking Teams

Once Bruce had entered the navigation bridge and we were safely out of his sight line, I sat up and began cutting through the…
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Never Trust A Big Butt And A Smile

As the goon started to reach for his radio, I ran full tilt in his direction. I lowered my shoulder and drove it deep into hi…
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Misshapen Fairy of Unhappiness

Breath came heavy and thick in the cramped, stale air. His mind reeled in the dark tide of emotions coursing through him. Had…
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Ode to Backspace
My fingers gently caress random letters upon the keyboard for mere seconds. The tactile depression signals the requisite time…
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The Mark
Shane walked slowly around the studio apartment, glancing at the oddities displayed on various pieces of furniture, careful n…
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your move (precise maneuvers challenge)

The ebony queen gathered her robes and sashayed across the black and white marble floor. All the knights could do was watch a…
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A Score To Settle

Appearances were everything at this stage of the game. Becca looked across the Biology lab at Jameson, a smile starting to fo…
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Backhand Fury: uselessness' PRECISE MANEUVERS Challenge

In an instant, though an instant too late, the red haze of rage cleared. I could see.
My arm hung in an arc before me, grace…
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The Mark (2)

Shane made his way down the dimly lit corridor of the storage facility to number 14. He glanced up the hall to make sure he w…
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The Kind That Hate Was Bred In

The man’s limousine was obsidian black and sleek, a modern thing with chrome wheels and lining. He ordered a towel to be thro…
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Home From Shopping

The limousine slowed as we approached a large, wrought-iron gate. It was flanked by two imposing brick pillars engulfed in iv…
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Making It Count (Challenge by Numbers)

“One minute.”
Two years ago, Bobby would have had us bust in immediately on arrival. After the raid in Grove City where thos…
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Bagman: Payday

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Be nice to the Halfling
Urkral, Dwarven Guardian of the Lands of Whurduum, climbs into position on the razor sharp crag. His breathing slows as he wa…
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Bagman: Match Found

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Selling The Drama

Jameson flashed Prandi a slightly disappointed smile. “I’m not a prince, more a bundle of nerves, really. What’s going on in …
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Bagman: Deadline Run

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An Unsettling Realization

Prandi smiled at Paul, flashing ocher eyes that glittered with a dangerous fire. Jameson recognized that look – it was the lo…
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Instructions Not Included

“You joined up with the Coalition of Nefarious Distinction expecting booze and babes? What are they teaching you kids at coll…
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The Aftermath (Out of Order)

As soon as the two men jumped into the car it screeched off. The driver turned round to look at them. “That was quick, and I …
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Mr Lee's Valuation (Out of Order)

“Well?” Andy demanded. “What you gonna give me for this Mr Lee.”
“Honestly, I’d probably say about $15, maybe $25 if I were …
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Death at The Diner (Out of Order)

Two men in suits walked into The Diner, Rachel’s eyes were drawn to the guns in their hands shortly before her ears were deaf…
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Dennis Yunker and His Senior Moment

Before Cole could hiss forth a slyly soothing explanation, a rickety truck tore into the drive adding a fresh coat of headlig…
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Rutaffo, the Super Ref [Great Supporting Character Challenge]

The scene felt hushed despite the utter chaos. Captain Awesome and Baron Mouton locked eyes, mortal enemies of superhuman abi…
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Unconventional Zen Master Challenge
Today marks my one month anniversary of my discovering ficlets. I can’t believe it’s been only one month; It feels like I hav…
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Unexpected Twist Challenge [Results Posted]
Ok, I know there are a few open challenges right now, and we really don’t need another one, but too bad. The stars align.
To…
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White Patent Shoes [Unexpected Twist Challenge]

Sophie woke up with the delicious feeling of one who has slept a deep, dreamless sleep. She stretched her limbs as far as the…
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A Dose Of Her Own Medicine

The distinguished panel of judges of the Houdini Bar danceoff weren’t exactly impartial. Jameson was absolutely captivated as…
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An Impossible Room (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

Todd cautiously took the first step, peering into the black ahead. This is a bad idea, he thought to himself forcing his le…
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Bug
I jumped. The little moth was flying around my head. Why did I have to be so afraid of them?
It was getting closer, so I back… -
Exotic Creature Inspiration [Sing-Song Challenge]

“Golly, what do ya think it is, Clem?”
“Dunno, Rufus, but it sho’ is ugly. How do ya figger it got purple?”
“Mo of a puce, ...
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Heart of Ice

She shivered, pulling her parka closer against the cold. Her date was a no-show, stood up again, didn’t it figure? She wound …
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What's In A Name?

Paul woke up with a start, staring at Becca through bleary eyes.
Crap, what’s this girl’s name again? He tried to break th…
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Find Me
I sit, forgotten, underneath my owner’s bed.
My pages are yearning to be turned, wanting to be read—the ink has gone too l…
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Live Fire Test

On the fourth station, pattern and expectation went out the window. The metal plate target was half obscured by a female serg…
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So Many Variables, So Few Guns

Despite his bulk, Agent Lefleur sidestepped gracefully along the porch tracking the movement of the shadowy figure through th…
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Bold as Brass

As Jameson and Prandi walked over to his Vespa, they were both wrapped up in their own private cocoons of thought. The one su…
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The Future's Bright

My head began to spin, I tried to look away but I couldn’t move, I couldn’t even move my eyes. The tips of my fingers and toe…
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Define Exists (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

“Learning what dude? I’m not learning where we are, how I got here, how I get back, or how you know me. So, from where I stan…
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One Sick Puppy

Old Bess, however, saw the murderous gleam in Sassy’s eyes and knew those outstretched hands weren’t reaching out to hug Becc…
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Enola Gay {Twisted History Challenge}

“509 mission control to Dimples 82, come in Enola Gay!”
“509 mission control this is Dimples 82.”
“Dimples 82 abort mission, ... -
Anne's Resolve [Twisted History Challenge]

The hour was nigh. She could feel her body tensing, the muscles preparing themselves. She pushed back the sheets and was walk…
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Zombie Emancipation

I grabbed the squeegee by the handle and carefully extracted it from the zombie’s head. It slid out with a squelch and an out…
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Nobody Gets Hurt (Twisted History Challenge)

Dear Journal,
Today, I finally did it. And it was marvelously exhilarating.
Draped in my brown overcoat, I exited my flat a…
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Careless
Eva pulled her hand back, shocked by the heat. She had not expected the stove to be on and so had simply reached out for the …
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{The Dead Tell Tales Challenge} Dead Men Tell Tales

Dead man tell tales. The darkness was complete.
The crypts were all closed. Dozens and dozens of them.
Underground the cemet… -
Bagman: Would You Please Die, Sir?

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Bagman: DataBomb

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Sleepless...
I have not been sleeping, and Sara has been asking me why. I lie awake at night, just looking at her trying to work out how s…
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No Place Like Home (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

“Todd.”
“Todd. You OK man?”
A ten piece orchestra of percussionists played violently in Todd’s head. “Ugh. What the hell?”
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Siren Song

He jammed his thumb against the eject button, ending Alvin’s list of things he wanted for Christmas. “Not really setting the …
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Invisible [Sing-Song Challenge]

The mirror never lies. That is why she never looks into it. But it’s high-time she faced herself and the damage he’d done. Ga…
