 Short Stories: November 13, 2019 Issue [#9872] |
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Excerpt: Stiles wandered about in a daze, not even noticing the little Halloween goblin princesses scampering about taxing for candy. He wished he had had a traditional Halloween costume, not some stupid gesture. The white coat and the frilly pink carnation seemed over the top. Sure, Elaine loved the song, but the guy in it didn't get the girl. Maybe that was the point. He took the jacket and threw it in a dumpster. "That's what I think of your idea."
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Excerpt: I tried to start the boat, but the remaining cord got tangled around the motor, and shorted it out. Mark drifted more and more away from the boat. I looked back at him, and he was looking in the water. It seemed as if the shark was still around.
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Excerpt: The first time she caught my eye, I couldn’t help but smile. She had a mousy look to her; always positioned near a door. The way she bit her bottom lip…I could (see) the fear that wafted off her–smell it too. Though you don’t grow skilled in that hyper-sensitivity until your heart stops beating.
Excerpt: “You think what?”
“I think they are aliens.”
“You think your own children come from a different country? What? Iran? China?”
“No.”
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Excerpt: “Look, I know you both have good plans for me and I’m thankful for it. But there’s something I’ve always wanted to do for years.”
“What are you getting at son?” asked Derick’s father asked as he straightened his back.
Derick showed them the paper. “I joined the Air-Force.”
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Her forest is diseased, her memories are lost, and her companion is not what he seems.
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Excerpt: In her dreams, small voices cried out, axes cleaved, illness tingled in her lips and toes. An internal, soothing murmur told her she was a tree with eyes that would not open and ears that heard not the vibrations of anguish. The tingle was only sleep. A good sleep, vast and dark as the night.
Excerpt: Ben was seven years old and he didn't believe in Santa Claus anymore. He did last year, but not anymore. He had been told by his fiends at school that Santa Clause didn't exist, "It's a prank put on by your parents", said Billy, his best friend, had told him.
Excerpt: Just a little activity to help bring a bit more awareness to the WDC community.
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This month's question: What is your edit weakness? Send in your answer below!  Editors love feedback!
Last month's question: What's your favorite season?
Osirantinous  replied: Thanks for including my story! Autumn would be my favourite season because of the leaf colours, but also because the days are generally settled - cool but calm. The three other seasons can have crazy weather but I find that autumn is rather composed and it's a nice way to lead from summer to winter.
Lynn Nichole  responded: For me, it's a toss-up between autumn and spring. I like them both for the moderate temperatures, the fresh air, and the colors.
hullabaloo22 commented: Autumn, without a doubt.
Mastiff quips: Is the killing season a real season? If so, that's my fave...
amy-Finally writing a novel. said: Summer without a doubt.
dragonwoman revealed: Late Spring, Early Fall. I know those aren't seasons but they should be.
s answered: Winter. The bad weather gives me an excuse not to be social, and to sit down and write for stupidly long hours at a time. Or read. Or watch TV. Alone.
shepherd46 posted: Fall because of its beauty and promise.
Bikerider  likes: Winter. Because I live in Florida and the winter months are cool and pleasant, a welcome relief from the summer and fall heat.
tj-turkey-jobble-jobble-hard-J  decided: Spring is still my favorite with it's needed relief after a long, cold winter. I love seeing life flow back into everything, the birds and animals out feeding, and the start to camping, kayaking, and hiking. Autumn falls into a close second place as temperatures cool down again, the beautiful fall colors, and the last big rush to enjoy the outdoors before winter sends us back inside until spring.
TheBusmanPoet disclosed: October through April. So Autumn into Early Spring. I tolerate the heat and humidity for golf. Oh the things we sacrifice for our vices....lol
🌕 HuntersMoon  joked: You forgot the "ing"... and salt.  
Jenstrying stated: Spring through Fall. Winter blows. ;)
Indelible Ink remarked: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
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