Culture Shock w/ Mike Schwartz's published ficlets
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Dialouge overheard in a library
“You’re talking to that guy?”
“Yeah we have a date tonight.”
“Have you seen him? I know that guy, we went out. He’s a total…
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Tuck Everlasting Alternate Ending
Jesse kneeled down at the gravestone with Winnie’s name carved into it. He placed his hand on the old oak tree as he bowed hi…
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You, Boy
What if we were born in a different time?
When there was such a thing as love at first sightI’d walk in and then
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White Noise
Marguerite won’t stop crying. I can feel her body shaking next to me. She doesn’t want me to hold her. She keeps pulling away…
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Rash Decisions
I stumbled backwards as Izzy dragged Marguerite out the door. “What is going on?” I hollered after them while trying to catch…
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John Interrupts
“Pierre! Pierre are you in your room?” John hollered as he moved through the flat.
I heard him come down the hall and then t…
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The Ex
“Is something wrong?” she asked, probably noticing the sudden change in my demeanor.
“Um no. Well yes, sort of…” I stumbl…
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Commentary from the Apartment
She knew now. And she was fine with it. In fact she seemed as though, my blindness wasn’t even an issue.
That hug she gave m…
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Fallen
Taken off guard, I jumped backwards. Unfortunately not being able to see, I was unable to catch myself, and felt my body cras…
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At The Doorway
I played my heart and soul. It was not just sadness. It was hope. It was devotion. It was a plea for her to open up. It was l…
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Lovelorn
Monday
Not a word from the girl.
Tuesday
Still utter silence.
Wednesday
The lonesomeness drags on. My musical soli…
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The Argument
She slipped away and all I wanted was for her to be back in my arms. I didn’t even get her name.
The taste of her kiss linge…
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Marguerite Invites Herself Over
John huffed past me in a flurry towards the door. Although he still seemed mad, I could imagine his eagerness to meet the bra…
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Sharing Music
The music was blasting across the alley way. An odd hypnotic beat that sent chills through my body as I thought of her swayin…
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Haiku (I know it's a very unoriginal title but how the hell are you suppose to title a freakin' haiku?)
That first brief “goodbye”
The one that started them all
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Back At the Piano
The girls were purely mad I was sure of that. The uproar they were generating was unbelievable. All I could make out was laug…
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Their First Exchange
As I stood there waiting I felt as though the world was critiquing my naked body like I was a work of Michelangelo. A stone c…
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Meaning of My Life (6 word memoir challenge)
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Pierre Discovers the World is Listening
The shout took me off guard and instantly I felt the blood rush to my face. I suddenly felt so alone and exposed with the sil…
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Pierre at the Piano
There is such strong electricity in the air tonight. The keys are screaming out to be played. I feel as though the whole worl…
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