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Inside the Death Star
I could see the three suns one red another gold and the last black overhead and yet the terrain around me was dark. The red s…
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The middle of everywhere (pt1)

It’s all just an endless sea of puzzle pieces that will just never fit. Now I’m here with some of the most useless people in …
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Night Ride
You ready? I heard in my head.
Yeah.. I thought back.I took a deep breath and he jumped. I felt the rush of air on my f…
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Mid-Morning Flight

This is not good. This is not good. That’s all I could think about as Blake transformed, scooped up my things and me, and j…
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His True Home

I awoke the next morning alittle shaken. My dreams and memories all rushing back at lightning speed. His arms were wrapped ar…
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Prince Blake

“Aea I persume, come with me Ms.” The strange little man said in the deepest voice I have ever heard.
“Uh.. uhm.. S..Sir?” I … -
Go, Aea.

“A war?! But.. but..” My mind was once agian thrown into a jumble by the news of war. “Who’s fighting?”
“Why, Prince Blake…
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Surprise.

There, sitting on my kitchen table, was what Blake had been talking about. A bouque of roses, pink which were my favorites, w…
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"I'm so sorry Aea.."

Blake wasn’t paying attention to me. He walked away, his mind made up. I gave up trying to convince him and turned my begs to…
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Six Word Memoirs CHALLENGE
Six-word-memoirs Challenge
37signals (http://www.37signals.com/svn/posts/846-six-sells) is running a story about “six word m…
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I Hadn't Noticed

“Ok then, pick one.” He flipped through the pages while I thought, murmering here and there about a ‘changed rule’ or ‘Now *t…
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Dinner with My Parents and His

I wasn’t sure what had just happened, but I think it was a good thing.
“Uhm.. B.Ben?” I asked, clearing my throat and speak…
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The Best Intentions [part II]

The light turned green and Thomas drove away, soon forgetting all about the woman and the twenty dollar bill.
Less than 24 h…
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Dar The Chronicles

The stranger squirmed for a few seconds, then he passed out. Dar begin sucking his blood from his neck.
She dragged the bod…
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Piano Recital

My fingers flew on the keys, jumping from one side to the other, always in time, always in the right spot.
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a high heeled shoe

I danced until my high heeled shoe broke. I knew he was the one for me. It was a cool autumn night and we were out on the pat…
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Did I Pass?

“Idiotic! Stupid! Retarded!” Tristan was tending to my back with magic and all I could do was lay there listening to him, “Da…
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Dog Daze

“I’m STUCKED!”
I looked up. This better be good, he’s interrupting my afternoon nap.
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My Turn
It was toture for him to sit there. He could hear Mr.Stewart’s voice thundering through the door. He began to break out in a …
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Now Don't Get me Wrong, I'm no Stranger to Falling

All that happened was a little shake. The ground seemed to move up then change it’s mind and move back to it’s original spot….
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When The Clock Strikes Midnight

“Your Majesty.” A servant came running into the party searching for his King. “Sir!”
“Yes what is it?” King Ben asked none t…
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I am Invisable

I’m standing with the popular group today. I don’t really know why, my emo-goth friends are much more interesting. I guess it…
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Just A Little Old Lady/ Just A Little Music

I don’t think I’ve ever had this much fun grocery shopping in my entire life. It was ridiculous.We made friends with an old l…
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No Book

“WHAT?” I screamed but Tristan didn’t move. On the contrary he looked pleased. I was determined to wipe the smug look off his…
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The War Continues

Lily and I jumped on Blake’s back. We were up and out off the castle in seconds.
“Don’t look down!” Blake said in our heads …
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Life of a Lemon

Brrr…it sure is cold in here! I can hear all my fellow fruit friends escaping out there, but I’m trapped here inside the re…
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A Brief Bout of Multiple Personality Disorder Forces Stovohobo Into Writing This Rather Boring and Drab Ficlet for an Exceedingly More Creative Challenge

Your life sucks.
Um…excuse me?
Well, fine… our life sucks.
And, uh, why would you say that?
_Oh, c’mon. You stare a…
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[Conversation with yourself challenge] An Unfortunate Incident

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The Dumbest Plan I Ever Made (Don't Get Defensive Challenge)

The first sound I heard upon waking was crunch!
“Ow!!!”
Blood pooled under my foot. The last thought before fainting at t…
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Condom Conundrum
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The Trees Crawled with Death
Starring out the window into the trees crawling with death still lingering from winter, she couldn’t tear her eyes away from …
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Just A Little Bad Behavior

I was sitting on the floor, giggling like a little kid. Drew was sitting on the floor opposite me, laughing just as hard as h…
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Aftermath
“Get up! Come on, you have to get up!”
My inner sergeant-major was not letting me just lie there, no matter what I might hav…
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Earth Gazing

I looked out into deep space. It was so vast! It was overwhelming! The darkness went on and on, stars sparkled like little di…
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Just A Little Screaming

Ow, what was that? My head is muddled, but there is a distinct pricking coming from my arm.
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Remembering Reactions

As the teacher began introducing me. I glanced over the class, smiling.There seemed to be some interesting people here… Ins…
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Remembering Drew's Mom

I wondered how long I could keep this up. Drew was staring at me, and oddly patient expression in his eyes. Hm, he must be wa…
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Remembering to Try

I was furious. I was beyond furious. I opened my mouth to speak but Paige shot me a withering glare. I’d never seen her with …
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I am Brit

I couldn’t help it, I started laughing. Picturing Vaughn in there, throwing punches at Cooper or at anyone for that matter, w…
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Remembering Emptiness

I didn’t really know why I’d asked the question. The curiousity just bubbled over and it came out. I hoped she didn’t underst…
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I am Jock

I should have known better. I knew that she was different, but I tried the same old crap. I scowled, annoyed with myself. I…
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I am Anima

Jake walked me to the door, like the good little gentleman he was. I fell asleep dreaming happy dreams. Despite the strange t…
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Ask the Wonderball

“You first,” Emily prodded. “I’m nervous. The answer has to be a number of some kind.”
“Alright,” said Lona. “How many boys …
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Remembering to be a Regular Friend

Drew was distracted all the way back to the school. I didn’t push him, letting us just sit in silence (well, partial silence,...
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I am Ceirra

I stared as he pulled out sandwich after sandwich. Who, God help me, makes a million sandwiches for their first date? I was a…
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I am Slut

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The Tortoise and the Hare

Paul couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw a red Vespa parked on the sidewalk in front of Chili’s. _No way in hell he beat me…
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Remembering My Secret

I watched him for a moment, and then had an idea, “Hey, Drew, do you want to come to church with me tomorrow?”
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twenty-three (numbers challenge)

I sit on my bed, strumming random chords on my guitar, staring at the phone. It was 10:05 PM
_5 minutes past the time she sa…
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The Wonderball's Message

Emily was seized with the sudden urge to fling the Wonderball out the window. Am I going insane? she thought as she looked …
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The Wonderball's Warning

Mrs. Poole looked askance at her backpack. “What do you have in there, dear?”
Emily giggled nervously. “Oh, that? It’s proba…
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To Play or Be Played

The Wonderball rumbled as if in response. Dana’s eyes scanned the room frantically, and Emily was torn between fleeing for he…
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Remembering Problems (Ficlet #500)

I walked into the kitchen after sleeping in again.Another thing I love about the holidays: it doesn’t matter if you have nigh…
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I am Brit

I turned away from him, “Please just go, Cooper.”
He went oddly quiet, “Is that what you really want?”
“Yes.”
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Buckle Up!

Emily feels more powerful than ever before. Her eyes are shut, her mind…focused! She can see herself in her mind’s eye. Phy…
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You Had Me at Appetizer
My rents would be approaching soon, but I had arrived first. The hostess showed me to my table, reserved for three.
Knowing…
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You Had Me as Appetizer

I shook my head, looking at the waitress. “I guess I just won’t have anything…”
She smiled slyly. “I think…I have the perf…