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A Note on Flash Stories  [E]   1.9 KB
My notes and thoughts on why I write flash fiction and why you might want to as well!

Haze  [E]   2.1 KB
The eerie light... The voices around me... I didn't understand.

The Time Keeper (2nd Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
I was tasked to secure the Kleinikker property. What I found was something unexpected.

What's in a Name? (1st Place)  [E]   2.2 KB
Jalal "Jack" and his friend Hami are detained. Hami thought he'd be funny.

The Land of Cold (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Sampson trod through the desert with his treasure. The Prince would pay top dollar...

Reminiscing on a Rainy Day (1st Place)  [18+]   2.2 KB
I had enough of the beatings. I saw my way out, but would I regret that decision?

A Witch's Scorn  [E]   2.1 KB
Oh, a woman scorned? That's bad. But that has nothing on a witch's scorn...

Something to be Proud of (1st Place)  [E]   2.4 KB
On a hot, humid night a mother finally realizes her oldest son's motives.

Veil of Scars (1st Place)  [13+]   2.1 KB
Some wounds just can not heal

Showdown  [E]   2.4 KB
The first time taking the stand as Sheriff against an experienced attorney.

Spellbound (1st Place)  [E]   2.0 KB
The ring of fire before me. I enter within.

Raising Eyebrows and Wheat (1st place)  [13+]   2.2 KB
Sometimes life is better than fiction.

Joy Ride (1st Place)  [13+]   2.2 KB
The colony destroyed, we searched for answers. Why would the Modrolanians attack us?

A Shot of Luck (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Kincaid knew the stranger was trouble, but getting him out of town took some luck.

Through Yonder Window Breaks (Co - 1st)  [E]   2.0 KB
Tracy decided to do something special for his wife. It was.

Demon Child (1st Place)  [E]   2.0 KB
Wesley was a challenge for any mother.

For Love of Money (2nd Place)  [E]   2.4 KB
George took his grandson to lunch.. just as he did his other grandchildren.

The Treasure of Khara Baatar (1st Place)  [E]   2.5 KB
Gansükh had found the right spot in the Gobi desert. Now to find the treasure.

Another Lifetime (1st Place)  [E]   2.0 KB
A letter from 1942 held a secret.

No Way Out (1st Place)  [13+]   2.0 KB
Mary was kidnapped and repeatedly raped. She needed courage. It was all up to her.

The Dreamer  [E]   2.2 KB
The doctor had a theory about Andy's dreams. Now, it was time for the test.

Back Woods Canary (2nd Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Perhaps next time Timmy will win the contest.

Working the System (2nd Place)  [E]   2.4 KB
Out of the question. A hamster is not to go on a long space mission... unless...

Demise of a Perfect World (2nd Place)  [13+]   2.1 KB
Margie finished the last of her yard work, only to recall how things used to be...

Promises Sacrificed  [13+]   2.0 KB
Sometimes promises can't be kept.

The Wise Knight  [E]   2.0 KB
Sir Braunwin didn't believe the old man. Treasure was what he sought...

Twists of Fate (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Chad was ordered to the psychiatrist's office. He learns something about fate.

Magical Mayhem (1st Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
Nurmen thought he sent his neighbor far enough away to steal his gold...

Double Take (1st Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
The twins had to be taught a lesson in humility from someone... Or not.

Treachery (2nd Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Rebel planned his escape, but then again all inmates dreamed of freedom.

Love at First Bite (1st Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
There really is someone for everyone.

Fool Me Twice (2nd Place)  [13+]   2.2 KB
Warren forgot Emma ... Again. Mindy tracked him down though. Perhaps once too often...

Mind Games (1st Place)  [13+]   2.1 KB
Barney stumbled to the kitchen the next morning for a bite. What had he done?

Living in the Heart (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Jerry surprised his mother on her special day. Her smile still shines...

Life Sucks and Then You Die (2nd Place)  [E]   2.7 KB
When Harry met Sally, mosquito style. (EDITOR'S PICK COMEDY NL)

Jump (2nd Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
Tim, a police negotiator, ascended to the roof to talk to a man on the edge.

God's Ponderings (1st Place)  [13+]   2.4 KB
God pondered how humans could possibly choose the leaders they do...

Oblivious (1st Place)  [13+]   2.1 KB
Why do people not understand common courtesy?

Dinner for Two (2nd Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
Meatloaf from the diner?

Dictionary Blues (2nd Place)  [E]   2.9 KB
Keeping words happy is a full time job.

Ringing in Your Head (1st Place)  [E]   2.0 KB
Bryan couldn't quite remember what happened after Amber said no...

Birth of Evil (1st Place)  [13+]   2.0 KB
Soulless children (EDITOR'S PICK 06/09/10 NL)

It Was Written  [E]   2.2 KB
Emily pleaded with God... not today God, please, he can't die today...

In Search of Blood (1st Place)  [13+]   3.0 KB
"I panted. My strength spent. I looked into its eyes."

Pirates (1st Place)  [E]   1.9 KB
A curious raft found on the open sea, with an even more curious journal...

Grandma's Final Gift  [E]   1.9 KB
When clearing out grandma's stuff, little did I know what I'd find.

Collision (1st Place)  [E]   2.4 KB
Mitch awoke from hypersleep many years in the future. His enemy was not what he expected.

Means to an End (2nd Place)  [13+]   1.9 KB
Alex couldn't take it any more. His mother must be saved and a sacrifice had to be made.

Letter of Intent (1st Place)  [E]   1.9 KB
Grandpa says farewell, in his own way.

Prisoner of War  [13+]   1.9 KB
John endured the intolerable heat, the chill of night, and the cruel guards.

Awaiting Silence  [E]   1.9 KB
I found myself in a cavern which wasn't on the map. (Editor's Pick)

Pain (2nd Place)  [E]   2.2 KB
Dr. Mengalla had a working healing formula, but the pain it caused was a problem.

Just Missed (1st Place)  [E]   1.9 KB
Day after day Larry came so close to enjoying life's surprises.

The Antidote  [E]   2.4 KB
Dr. Koch felt confident he'd found the cure. Stan couldn't wait.

Progress (2nd Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
Monica found it strange the lights were out in the technology exhibit...

Tropical Vacation (1st Place)  [E]   2.5 KB
Bernard just wanted to relax. Mitzy just couldn't.

Butterflies and Vampires (1st Place)  [E]   2.4 KB
The Professor dug into Leigh's past. His interest was piqued...

The Good Life (2nd Place)  [E]   2.4 KB
Carolyn lay in the freshly mown grass. Jacob was curious as to why she was so happy.

Beauty is Power (2nd Place)  [13+]   2.3 KB
Carlena had never seduced anyone. She wondered how far she could push it now...

Fortuitous Occurences  [E]   2.3 KB
Astronauts on Mars discover a huge cache of gold. How to get it back home...

High Stakes  [13+]   2.1 KB
Marcus knew who had it. He also knew how to get it back. (EDITOR'S PICK ACT. NL)

Thirst (1st Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
She knew he must pursue her to survive the Culmination. Was love still what they shared?

What Friends Are For (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
I finally stood up to Nick, the school bully.

Gone (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Melissa searched frantically for Bobby.

Serve and Protect (1st Place)  [13+]   2.0 KB
McGruder had the perpetrator now. But who was he protecting by catching him?

Matching of Stray Souls  [E]   2.3 KB
Eric wandered to the new neighbor's house, where he would find a kind woman.

A Different Strategy  [E]   2.1 KB
The Captain waged a battle against a sticky opponent. His weapons nearly useless.

Making the Call  [E]   1.9 KB
Robin had to decide. Go in and confront the fugitive, or possibly let him escape.

Espionage (1st Place)  [E]   2.5 KB
Bob had found a breach, but was his planning enough.

Mystery Solved  [E]   2.0 KB
Irven instinctively knew there was something strange about the second moon.

Pathways (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Clay was called. He dwelled in his village for many years, but a journey awaited him.

Family Tradition (1st Place)  [E]   2.2 KB
Misty and Sam had had enough of their parents fighting on holidays..

Mrs. Henderson (1st Place)  [13+]   2.0 KB
Mrs. Henderson was certain to live to a ripe old age.

Picture This (1st Place)  [E]   1.8 KB
Scenes of the unseen. A writer wrote it, therefore... does it exist?

The Choice  [E]   2.0 KB
A small boy's life or the mission. Which would it be?

A Healthy Education (1st Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
A teacher giving a test on the last day of school. That's not cool.

Pie in the Sky (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
The General wanted French Cream Pie.

Cat and Mouse (1st Place)  [13+]   2.4 KB
A rookie detective discusses a case with a noted psychologist.

Honesty, the Best Policy  [E]   2.5 KB
Dennell's mother had a chat with her to always tell the truth.

The Accidental Life  [E]   2.3 KB
Raymond's release from the hospital changed not only his life.

Peaches and Screams  [E]   2.0 KB
Terry's life needed a little more boredom.

Dancing Fool (1st Place/Editor Pick)  [E]   2.1 KB
Paul wandered to the living room where his daughter's dance costume lay...

A Story to Tell  [13+]   2.2 KB
A busy OB unit has a big surprise, and Roger has a story to tell for years to come.

Last Dance (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
A people were tired of war and they had to send a special message to the king

It's All in the Delivery (1st Place)  [E]   2.2 KB
Carolyn finally figured out the office politics.

The Weight of War (2nd Place)  [13+]   2.6 KB
Joe held the lives of thousands in his hands... Would his bosses understand?

Alien Nuptials (2nd Place)  [E]   2.4 KB
Britni and Martikoflatts were the first Earth/alien couple to get married.

Bridge to the Whispers of the Past (2nd)  [E]   2.1 KB
Flying Eagle laid in wait for the whites... Could something so simple stop him?

Sleight (2nd Place)  [E]   1.9 KB
Bucky bet it all. Paul, the dealer, watched.

Ship of Dreams (1st Place)  [13+]   2.1 KB
Andy waited patiently. What he sought was a woman...

Gateway (1st Place)  [E]   2.4 KB
Passo was gifted. But Dr. Horowitz could not believe what Sheron told him.

Over the Edge  [13+]   2.2 KB
Sarge in pursuit. Noah and Jacob had only 400 feet to escape, but one had other plans...

Crazy (1st Place)  [E]   2.5 KB
Ella came home, but she didn't find things quite the same.

Defense of an Idiot (1st Place)  [13+]   2.4 KB
Candy heard a song on the radio. Now Carl was dead.

The Search for Amelia  [13+]   2.5 KB
Amelia had been kidnapped. Stan seemed to be her only chance. Harold had his doubts.

A Notable Find (2nd Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
Troy was beyond excited. Could this really be a note from George Washington?

Ruse  [E]   2.2 KB
Leonard knew Mr. Hanson's plans.

A Life for a Life (1st Place)  [E]   2.2 KB
Guenther could make the clock come back to life...

Haunted Bridge Road (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Anna had been to haunted mansions, woods, and trails. This one was no different...

Cutting the Cord (1st Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
Charles needed help making a decision...

Coffee at Twilight  [E]   1.8 KB
Enjoying a cup of coffee on a special day

Snookered (1st Place) Editor Pick 10/10  [E]   2.3 KB
An alien and his Dad in a picture stored in a secret place. What was Tommy to think?

Space Games (1st Place)  [E]   2.4 KB
Jacob insisted he saw something. He had to convince the observatory to swing the scope.

Fish Tails (1st Place)  [E]   2.2 KB
Harry finally caught the big one... Now if they could only find their truck. Editor Pick

The Proposal (1st Place)  [13+]   2.2 KB
Jerod knew the only way out was to get the 'hit' taken off him.

Dog Gone (1st/2nd Place)  [13+]   2.1 KB
Chris had some serious explaining to do...

Deception  [E]   2.2 KB
Someone had to get the message to the Major to stop the war.

Pack of Lies (1st Place)  [E]   2.4 KB
The ancient tombs showed these things. What would Seri do?

Dig, Dug, Done (2nd Place)  [E]   2.0 KB
Samantha and her kids had to live up to their promise to harvest the garden.

Unexpected Company (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Playing rummy and drinking seemed the only thing Ernie and Stan could do at the arctic.

If I Knew You Were Coming... (1st Place)  [13+]   2.3 KB
Casey was put into a curious situation...

Into the Abyss (1st Place)  [13+]   2.4 KB
Carla recalled what her mother said... Now it was time.

Making the Grade (1st Place)  [13+]   2.3 KB
Tisha was called into the Principal's office...

Men Will Be Men (1st Place)  [E]   1.9 KB
Josh was incensed! A cabin built upon the only paradise he knew. He'd tell them...

Is This Thing On? (1st Place)  [E]   2.0 KB
Bob stepped to the microphone and asked a simple question to the grads...

Shannon's Secret  [E]   2.1 KB
Success was simple for Shannon.

Ironic Depths (2nd Place)  [E]   2.0 KB
Trapped! Their light fading. Did they have enough to survive? (EDITOR'S PICK ACT. NL)

Deductive Reasoning  [E]   2.0 KB
An IRS audit can be a harrowing experience, even for the auditor

You Can't Buy Happiness (2nd Place)  [E]   2.0 KB
Warren had to figure out what was missing.

Crimson Lake  [E]   2.0 KB
Zach and Brandon embarked on a day of fishing... Brandon had some reservations.

Down at the Docks  [E]   2.0 KB
The boss was looking for Matt. He had to trust someone...

Now That's Punny  [E]   2.7 KB
Just a normal day of going to lunch with Tony and Curt.

For Them (1st Place)  [E]   1.9 KB
The Memorial Day parade held special significance to some...

Expensive Secrets  [ASR]   2.1 KB
Lyle had a job to do. Problem was how to get the transaction done under the FBI's watch.

Riley  [13+]   2.1 KB
A true and loyal friend, Riley sat next to me in my pickup enjoying the day.

The Lies We Tell (2nd Place)  [13+]   2.1 KB
Nicole consoled Mia, but she couldn't say what lessons really lay ahead.

Beware the Blood River (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Illusions, dreams and reality can mix in the strangest of fashions...

The War That Never Ends (1st Place)  [13+]   2.2 KB
Dr. Jameson finally pried the story out of Ben...

True to his Word  [E]   2.1 KB
Carl didn't want no trumpet playing son.

The Least of These (1st Place)  [E]   1.8 KB
I laid in bed thinking about my life.

Liftoff (1st Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Ben and Jerry braced for liftoff.

Family Circus (1st Place)  [E]   2.2 KB
Seth pleaded with his grandma to go to the circus.

How to Use a Dictionary (2nd Place)  [E]   2.5 KB
Ms. Brown was out of patience with Jimmie's weak spelling abilities...

Priorities (1st Place)  [13+]   2.0 KB
Bill was warned by the Colonel not to be in any more barroom brawls...

Appearances  [E]   2.2 KB
Molly told her about Ted's infidelities. Now one of them had to live with it.

Before the Rain Ends  [E]   1.9 KB
Accepting the situations of life doesn't mean it isn't hard.

For the Love of One  [13+]   1.9 KB
Steve made the annual trek to a blood-stained doorway, to feel human again.

The Bet (1st Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
The quarterback wouldn't know what hit him...

Young Hearts  [E]   2.5 KB
Jack and Evelyn on a date. What would her mother think?

Mr. Pinkerton's Error  [E]   2.3 KB
Kyle and Owen tried to convince their father as to what they saw.

The Ring of Galatea (2nd Place)  [13+]   2.2 KB
Could a strange ring found in the a fountain change Sally's life?

Goth Wedding  [13+]   2.0 KB
A Goth wedding on the beach, complete with coffin brought tears to Barney's eyes.

Daughters and Fathers  [E]   2.1 KB
Lois's fear realized. Tom was needed as a fill-in... on stage.

Uncommon Courage  [E]   2.1 KB
“Pull the trigger, Barney,” Shelton shouted.

Natural Progression  [E]   2.2 KB
Jake and Brandon raced across the sand en route to a destiny...

Jay-dead Edge  [13+]   1.8 KB
Derek froze. The man was digging a grave.

Of Wizards and Heroes (Co-1st Place)  [13+]   2.6 KB
After being duped, Gerald felt the wizard owed him. (Editor's Pick 11/17/10 For Author NL)

U-N-F-A-I-T-H-F-U-L  [13+]   2.6 KB
Mrs. Henderson holds a very unusual spelling bee...

The Puppet Masters (2nd Place)  [13+]   2.3 KB
Jeff followed the instructions to meet at 4:45 pm. He never expected what was next...

What comes around... (2nd Place)  [E]   2.1 KB
Alex was in a pickle. He knew the stuff was stolen but he didn't dare tell O'Banion.

The Mystery of Thomas Calico  [E]   1.9 KB
President Melendez came to the podium, when an odd man stepped to the microphone...

Built (1st Place)  [E]   1.9 KB
What? Shelley dating Warren? Something wasn't right...

Base Commander  [E]   2.0 KB
When the hideout had to be destroyed, the commander turned to his most trusted soldier.

Not Even a Mouse  [E]   2.1 KB
Molly wished she was the mouse in the story as she watched the twinkling tree.

Depth of Love  [E]   2.0 KB
Sharon and Chris's wedding would go down in family lore.

To Infinity and Beyond (1st Place)  [E]   1.9 KB
Sal was on the cusp of a great breakthrough...

At What Price?  [E]   2.3 KB
Jed, an installer, comes to an odd home owned by an even stranger man.

When to be Responsible  [E]   2.1 KB
Earl was worried that Shantel had not come back yet.

First Appearances  [18+]   2.5 KB
Jerry was caught in an impossible situation.

Test Run  [E]   2.1 KB
Dr. Mayhem met his match.

Diagnosis  [18+]   2.2 KB
Josh stared at the two way mirror as his doctors attempted his diagnosis.

Grief  [E]   2.2 KB
The sobbing woman lay upon the grave four days. Bob became concerned...

Stir Crazy  [E]   2.4 KB
Matt was called to the captain's quarters. Joy riding with the ship's shuttle?

Interrogation (1st Place)  [13+]   2.5 KB
Clay figured where the diamond was. Tommy was losing patience.

I've Got You (1st Place)  [E]   2.3 KB
Like father like daughter...

The Body Double  [E]   2.6 KB
A billionaire thought he had the perfect plan, but time waits for no one. (Fantasy NL Pck)

Fall Guy (1st Place)  [E]   2.4 KB
Cesar was called into the big boss's office...