Slow Burn's published ficlets
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Family Photos - A conversation
J: So are you up for some family photos?
D: I guess. My hair is long and unruly.
J: My hair is out of control, too. And I’m g… -
A Daydream Unrealized
It comes to me gradually, I think. Completely engrossed in the task at hand, my fingers continue to peck at the keyboard like…
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Who's Baker?
I had no idea what she was talking about. My head and belly hurt and now she was putting some serious hurt on my back. Throug…
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Black Pump
“You bastard” she spat again. A drop of spittle clinging precariously to her quivering lower lip rocketed at my face. I didn’...
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The Stream
Capping off an extended vacation on the head of a lit match, I stared sightlessly. The sun shown in my eyes but I did not squ…
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Sleep Interests Me
So Kate has a client who is a communications and image consultant. She charges loads of money to help companies out with proj…
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A Mother's Day Conversation Continued
A couple of hours at a day spa would be cool! Facial, manicure, pedicure, massage.
It would be cool, except she trades for … -
A Mother's Day Conversation
I’m at a loss. I can’t figure out what to get Katie for Mother’s Day.
I thought you were taking her to Universal Stupidos.
I … -
Headache
The back of my head hurts so badly! I can’t focus my vision. I can’t move. I can’t feel anything but the stabbing pain dead c…
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Something Wonderful!
I can’t remember when I started feeling this way. I think it has come and gone, come and gone throughout my life but I can’t …
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Smolder
I came back from the bank as the sound of the building’s fire alarm began piercing the air. I looked up quickly to see if I c…
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Vicky's A Blast
The powder had an acrid smell that burned my eyes and throat. I hesitantly returned her embrace to partially shield my face. ...
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What have you done with Vicky?
She didn’t even look down. Her eyes sort of shivered side to side and then settled in the outer corners; one looking left, th…
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