A Story In
100 Words
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You are invited to the wonderful world of microfiction. Whether you’re a reader, a writer, or one of our future robot overlords, welcome! A Story In 100 Words is a community of literature enthusiasts no matter the length, but we have a special predilection for narratives exactly 100 words in length.
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Exquisite
The naked model sits, head bent, arms and hands relaxing. Her beauty is undeniable with pure white skin and long toned legs.
The room is quiet. Everyone is concentrating on brushstrokes and creating a perfect painting, while my quick brush movements against the canvas are remarkable. The background is colorful and the lines of her body immaculate.
“Well done, Nicholas,” says the instructor and pats my shoulder.
Eyes are on me and coldness fills the room.
Ignoring the glares, I concentrate on the finishing touches.
Before me is an exquisite, brilliant image.
My love. The lady who stole my heart.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
Write Story
It's my second semester at college. When I started school, I really wanted to become a writer. But I always have trouble deciding what to write about.
So I'm flunking my Creative Writing class!
Today's the final and it's 60% of our grade. The instructor announces, “Write a very short story, with a protagonist, his/her background, his/her goal, an obstacle to that goal, ending with a little twist.”
I have trouble writing any story, let alone one with all those requirements!
Time is running out. So I just start writing:
“It's my second semester at college. When I started school...”
From Guest Contributor Kent V. Anderson
When Kent isn't writing stories, he is building robots.
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