Seeing as how I'm prepping for another (most like demoralizing) contest entry, I thought I'd shoot two barrels of fish with one shotgun and post some of the compositions I'm considering for submission.
The contest? Hint Fiction.
The deadline: August 31 (this coming Monday, I believe).
The skinny: Compose a story in 25 words or less - perfect for a twitter post. Come to think of it, I should post mine on my much neglected Twitter account. I'll try to due that right after I send in the entries for consideration.
Well, here they are:
The Funeral of an Enigma
The programs were referred to often - compulsively, it seemed - as the structure they provided was some sort of relief from the awkwardness and boredom.
Baggage
From the pedestrian bridge, she emptied the purse into the river, laughing through the tears. She kept the purse, though, for the memories it held.
The Humanity
"There is a indifferent, yawning chasm in between compassion and resentment," Drake drawled as he withdrew the blade. Footsteps echoed down the alley.
He Was Supposed To Have Made His Mark By Now
From the opposite sidewalk, surreptitious sideways glances at the girls walking by in tight, skimpy clothes. The sight was suddenly, for the first time, depressing.
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Listening to: Miles Davis - So What
via FoxyTunes
2 comments:
oh, i loved this post. hint fiction, huh? i would have to give it a try but don't know if i can do it justice like you have. Really liked Baggage and Humanity -- you can turn them into such good short stories.
Thanks, Rebecca!
I ended up entering 'Baggage'. Crossing my fingers...
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