Acts Of Little Faith
I awaited the drama, watching for all the acts of the characters.
Presumption and Ego came to me.
Fiction
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Electra and Oedipus in Love
Electra: Let’s run together, you and ILike we used to when we were kidsI know we didn’t know each other, growing upBut who says we ever had to grow up?Let’s play catch and hide-and-seek Oedipus: Hold me close, hold me at arm’s lengthBut stay beautiful alwaysA home to come home…
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55-Words: The Appraisal
A short story in 55 words.
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55-Word: Resigned To Victory
He exclaimed, You’re a worthy opponent. A good sparring partner! She sighed wearily, There is more to life than verbal battles. Don’t you get tired? He asked, Why? Our conversations are so much fun! She retorted, We don’t have conversations; we have custody battles for the last word! She won…
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55-Words: An Artist’s Temperament
Writers turn everything into creation and call it artist temperament. A story about an artist’s complicated relationship with their audience in 55 words.
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To Thine Own Self Be True
A powerful story of self-discovery and strength. A woman finds solace in an unexpected place, facing judgment and questioning her beliefs.
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55-words: Midas In Reverse
He insisted, I tell you I have the Midas touch! She said, I believe you. Only you are Midas in reverse.You only touch that which is already gold. He laughed. She did too. She didn’t tell him she was thinking Midas turned life into cold metal.But you could bring gold…
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55-Words: The Crowded Restaurant
A conversation in 55 words at a restaurant. If you liked this, read my other 55-word stories here. ~O~O~O~O~O~O~ Finally a free table! It had two armchairs. Claiming the table before anyone else,She dived into one armchair, in a quick move, He followed, offering the other courteouslyTill it was politely…
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A Crush
A story about a crush in 55 words.
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55-Words: Footprints
Like a long forgotten but much loved sweaterThe memory of him tumbled into her sight When she was taking one of her rare solitary walksShe paused outside his doorAnd stood for a long whileBefore walking away When she got home, hours later,there were footprints outside her doorMatching his shoes.
