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After an unexpected hiatus, 55-word Fiction Fridays returns to HERstory:
Decayed Urban shimmer marked everyone she touched. Patron’s effect was powerfully unmistakable; she closed her eyes to regain control. Excusing herself, she walked briskly to sanctuary. Gratefully, she noticed the tiles were clean for her knees. As she leaned over, a light in her purse flashed like a heartbeat. Ten missed calls, one legendary night.
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13. A teenager finally. Come, see the world with us, his friends implored. Silk, Spices and Skirts. He stayed back and designed furniture instead. And then he was ready to save the world.
“Eighteen boring years in print?” some would later ask. B... [Read More]
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When you get a chance, leave a comment on my shot at the 55.
Posted by: The Desi Nole | Friday, October 14, 2005 at 04:36 PM
Ok I'm clearly not cool enough for this form of writing (a conclusion I came to after Jay's brainteaser stumped me last week). I'm afraid "Patron's effect" similarly eludes me...
Posted by: Umair Muhajir | Friday, October 14, 2005 at 05:51 PM
Anna, shades of last Friday night?
Umair: Patron is a brand of (good) tequila.
Posted by: DesiDudeInAustin | Friday, October 14, 2005 at 06:03 PM
Ahhhhh....thanks!
They TOLD me all that Chateau L'Evangile would cause me to lose touch with my roots! I just didn't listen (sob)...
Posted by: Umair Muhajir | Friday, October 14, 2005 at 06:12 PM
I may have to revoke my declaration to write in this style. It's bloody difficult!
Posted by: Sin | Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 07:47 AM
[snort] too awesome!
Posted by: DesiDancer | Monday, October 17, 2005 at 02:35 PM
You so have to finish this story - how about a series of 55 word novella-ette-ette's?
Posted by: MD | Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 09:44 PM
I like this one better than the last. Partly because of that title.
Actual content of the story aside, the second I read the title, I thought 'ABBA' and 'Yoda'. Make of that what you will.
Posted by: Abhimanyu Das | Friday, October 21, 2005 at 10:34 AM
k, Anna, I wrote one. tell me whatcha think!
xox
He wrote a poem on her side in permanent marker. She left lip prints on his collarbone. They wrapped each other in blankets and kisses. They ate Chinese food and read their fortune cookies out loud. His said, “You are happiest with your love”. Hers said, “You will never be satisfied with your present situation”.
Posted by: Amieto | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 06:45 PM
Amieto - I dont know what anyone else thought of that one, but that one was nice!
Posted by: SMS | Wednesday, November 09, 2005 at 10:05 AM
Inspired again...I have been meaning to write a 55-worder....here goes.
“It’s been a long time.” “I was just thinking the same thing.” One with anticipation. One with regret. Finally, the door opens. “The doctor will see you now.”
Drowning in desperation and Jack Daniels, he pounds on the door. They have not spoken in 3 months. Bleary-eyed, she appears. “Was it mine?” he screams quietly.
Posted by: MAM President | Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 11:34 AM
55 words?!
This is the first I'm heard of this Blogosphere meme.
Interesting!
Posted by: Aakash | Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 11:29 PM