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Crimson Tide

Crimson Tide

Jul 3, 2025 | F, Felix Bou, Short Story

Part 1: Silver Spoon "I don't know if I can pull off something I've never seen...

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Writers’ Chat Room: Chat Log April 13

Writers’ Chat Room: Chat Log April 13

Nov 15, 2020 | F, Fred Andersen, Short Story

8:30 Sandra [moderator]: Welcome to the Writers Chat Room.  Today we are...

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Dempsey and the Rookie

Dempsey and the Rookie

Jul 31, 2020 | F, Fred Zackel, Short Story

The rookie had a square jaw and rebellious eyes. She also had a short fuse....

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Aim to Please, Shoot to Kill

Aim to Please, Shoot to Kill

Jan 11, 2017 | F, Frank Gallagher, Short Story

It’s been about a year since Dave the Marketing Director told me I was out of...

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Entry 12 – Throwaway Soldier

Dec 1, 2015 | F, Frank Sonderborg, Short Story

Scoped, I could reach out and touch the mark. His brown manicured hair blowing...

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The Irish Nagual

The Irish Nagual

Oct 31, 2015 | F, Frank Sonderborg, Short Story

By a blazing log fire on a winter’s night in an old An Oige hostel. We settled...

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There Won’t Be Snow In Africa

There Won’t Be Snow In Africa

Jan 27, 2015 | F, Frank Sonderborg, Short Story

There is nothing like little victories to sooth the tormented soul. I was...

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Blood Magic

Jul 8, 2012 | F, Finley J.MacDonald, Short Story

“One sound begets night, Rabbit.” +++++A flat, wet edge slid up Clerk’s...

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