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55 WORD STORIES
This folder houses all my efforts for the Fifty-Five word contest.
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The Fifty-Five Word Story contest is a marvelous exercise in thrift. Each and every word suddenly becomes so critical. I haven't found much success in these attempts, but I love the intellectual stimulation it provides. I try and participate regularly.
Portfolio -> THRIFTY TIMES -> 55 WORD STORIES

LAWS OF NATURE  [13+]   0.4 KB
A 55 word story about a traveler who has lost his way in the desert.

IN QUEST OF MANLINESS  [18+]   0.4 KB
A childless couple decide to adopt - Story in 55 words

A STORY OF PERSEVERANCE  [E]   0.4 KB
A nine year old boy is crippled with polio - Story in 55 words

THE PRICE OF PROSPERITY  [13+]   0.4 KB
A story about a struggle for a good life - Story in 55 words

LOVE AND BETRAYAL  [13+]   0.4 KB
A new girl in class makes a boy's heart go wild - Story in 55 words

SHOCKING RECEPTION  [18+]   0.4 KB
A wife gets busy in her husband's absence : 55 words

BIRTH OF A RULER  [E]   0.4 KB
An ambitous ruler embarks on his impressive military career - Story in 55 words

FRED AND DEBORAH  [13+]   0.5 KB
Deborah is distressed that Fred has been ignoring her today.(A story in 55 words.)

THE WEARY MOM  [13+]   0.3 KB
A mother's fatigue has disastrous consequences for her child. - Story in 55 words.

SECRET OF SUCCESS  [E]   0.4 KB
A young student is nervous before an important test. Story in 55 words.

THE WAIT  [13+]   0.4 KB
A man prays for an end to his wife's misery.

GRIEF AND LAMENTATION  [E]   0.4 KB
Grief struck Alessandro is unable to reconcile to his fate.

THE BRAVE BRIDEGROOM  [13+]   0.4 KB
A famous actress gets an unlikely husband.(Story in 55 words)

NO TURNING BACK  [E]   0.4 KB
A 55 word story on a mother's love and concern for her adult offspring.

THE CRESTFALLEN SALESGIRL  [E]   0.5 KB
A salesgirl watches helplessly when she loses a customer.

STUBBORN SARAH  [E]   0.4 KB
A tired mother coerces her daughter to eat.

JOYS OF PARENTHOOD  [13+]   0.4 KB
An overworked mother has just settled down after a hard day's work.

THE COWARD  [18+]   0.3 KB
The burden of expectations takes its toll on a young woman's life. Story in 55 words.

THE CUSTODIAN  [18+]   0.4 KB
A custodian works silently to keep the world safe. A story in 55 words.

URBAN HELL  [18+]   0.3 KB
A 55 word analysis of urban migration.

THE SECRET TO A WOMAN'S HEART  [18+]   0.3 KB
A heartbroken man devises a macabre ruse to win a woman's heart. Winner 55 Words Contest.

THIRST  [18+]   0.4 KB
A strange creature is on the prowl. Story in 55 words.