My Stories 18
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Double Take
Imitation of Mary Robison's Why Did I Ever. High school senior trying to map future and determine his own identity. A twin brother can make that task impossible. My newest favorite.
Fiction: Humor, K+, English, Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 1, updated: 4/13/2011 published: 2/11/2008
44The Breaking of Idumea »
The powers that hold the world together are starting to fail: A ruthless tyrant seeks immortality, never realizing that what he seeks is in his bed. To survive, a fallen god makes strange friends. A goddess tries to stop the war that might save the world.
Fiction: Fantasy, T, English, Fantasy, chapters: 10, words: 14k+, follows: 3, updated: 3/6/2011 published: 6/24/2010
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A Scout
A memoir about a series of section hikes along the Appalachian Trail I took as a growing teen. A bildingroman, and a pretty good one at that. You review me and I review you.
Fiction: Essay, T, English, Spiritual & Humor, words: 5k+, 7/21/2010
11The Voyage of Charm and Starlight »
Brother and Sister washed up in heaven, taking a look around, and thinking back on the old life. Week 10: Let the Dead
Poetry: Humor, K+, English, Fantasy & Adventure, chapters: 10, words: 1k+, favs: 1, updated: 9/21/2009 published: 9/16/2008
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Frankie the Finkler
Frankie the Finkler really had to tinkle. A short project for my linguistics class. Enjoy!
Poetry: Humor, K, English, Humor, words: 481, favs: 1, 9/21/2009
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Friday Night »
My first poem! Let me know what you think.
Poetry: Haiku, K, English, Humor, chapters: 4, words: 52, favs: 2, 5/4/2008
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All the World's Poison
Imitation of Anne Carson's Autobiography of Red. The story of a mother and daughter who cannot love anyone until they first learn to abide each other. Minimalist and snapshots, but one of my favorites.
Fiction: Mythology, T, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, words: 900, 4/28/2008
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The Law of the Harvest
Imitation of Paul Bowles A Distant Episode. New field hand at a plantation gets caught up in a lynching. YOU REVIEW ME AND I REVIEW YOU
Fiction: Historical, T, English, Adventure & Drama, words: 1k+, 4/24/2008
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Takedown
Imitation of Aimee Bender's Girl in the Flammable Skirt. "Our 103 pounder is a zombie," and works from there. REVIEW ME AND I REVIEW YOU
Fiction: Supernatural, T, English, Humor & Friendship, words: 1k+, favs: 2, 4/23/2008
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Chiasmus of Fantasia
An elf-girl dreams of our world and her scholar brother designs a spell to make it their own. Lots of metafiction. YOU REVIEW ME AND I REVIEW YOU.
Fiction: Fantasy, K, English, Fantasy & Supernatural, words: 1k+, 4/21/2008
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Open Your Mouths
Imitation of Rob Walsh's D-AGE. A remarkable and comic week in the lives of two mormon missionaries who have a lot to learn. YOU REVIEW ME AND I REVIEW YOU.
Fiction: General, K, English, Humor & Friendship, words: 1k+, 4/21/2008
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Diamond Ring in Pocket
A guy finds that his girlfriend is engaged, throws him for a real loop. Please Read and Review
Fiction: General, T, English, Humor, words: 1k+, 4/2/2008
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Beer Code
Husband complains to his Muslim convert wife about the changes in their lives since her conversion. Jehovah Witness couple joins in the foray. You review me and I review you.
Fiction: General, T, English, Humor & Family, words: 1k+, 3/19/2008
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Saviors and Saved
Medic facing a moral dilemma considers the implications of murder and assisted suicide.
Fiction: Historical, T, English, Hurt/Comfort, words: 685, favs: 1, 3/12/2008
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Landfill Phil
Boy grows up in a landfill but is found by Them and pressured to become one of Them.
Fiction: General, K+, English, words: 1k+, favs: 1, 2/27/2008
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Ice Cream to Orphans
David Sedaris imitation. Mom tries to compete in the local ice cream market. Ensuing narrative takes reader through Europe and India and ultimately to the exotic Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Fabricated truth.
Fiction: Biography, K, English, Humor, words: 1k+, 2/13/2008
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The Drowning of Mahabalipuram
Imitation of Ben Marcus's Food Costumes of Montana. Story of an Indian Atlantis personified as a statuelike goddess, Mahabalipuram.
Fiction: Historical, T, English, Supernatural & Fantasy, words: 474, 2/13/2008
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Flower Cloth
destiny driven narrator visiting a hmong cultural festival. Please Review
Fiction: Biography, K, English, Poetry & Humor, words: 1k+, 2/11/2008