Nascent Writer's published ficlets
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Missing in Action (NaNoWriMo2007)

In a way, Penelope was relieved – at least this time, the imaginary face in her dream reminded her of happier times rather th…
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The Way They Were (NaNoWriMo)

“Y’know, Penny,” he paused, “I’d like to get to know you better.”
“That’ll be Miss Caldwell to you, Sir.”
O’Neil smiled a…
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Interrupted (NaNoWriMo)

Several seconds of silence hung in the air between Laramie and Mrs Caldwell. Her cheek bones still throbbed from his ‘friendl…
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It's gonna blow!

Before their very eyes, the metal clasps began to sizzle as if a corrosive acid had been placed on them. But instead of disso…
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Saphronia and Willimina (NaNoWriMo)

Saphronia awoke with a start that made her twin sister groan with acute frustration. Her thick long hair matted against her c…
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Stop!

“If you think that was funny… it wasn’t.” Her eyes turned coldly towards him and his smirk rapidly disappeared as he ran to…
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A shift in the wind

Hours slipped yet John could only think about the next wave of convulsing sobs that would surely come. Without the strength t…
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laughing clock(s)

“Which one?”
A full minute of silence followed. ”... all of them…”
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Like A Rock
A quick glance around the room proved fruitless; staring at the wallet didn’t seem to do anything either. The money simply wa…