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Coffee at the Dog Park(250 word-revised-genre:rom-com/action:grinding coffee beans/word:tense)

Sandy scanned the park, unclipping Baxter’s leash; she spotted bulldogs, chihuahuas, and various mixes frolicking around. No rambunctious...

Love at First Sunrise (100 word-revised-genre: romance/action: tying a shoe/word: deal)

She took a breath while the last bits of orange faded away leaving the sky bright and blue. The roar of waves filled her ears. “It’s a...

Ringing in New York (250 word-revised-genre:romantic comedy/action: delivering a package/word shock)

Sarah pulled on her sweatshirt and plopped down on the couch. She looked at her phone, wondering why Tommy hadn’t responded to her last...

“Ride of My Life” 250 word (updated to 306 words) Ghost Story / Riding a Ferris wheel / tape.

“Step right up! You — yes you! Come closer, don’t flee,” said a booming, gravelly voice. His wraith-like bony finger pointed at me from...

Caught in the Loop (NYC midnight challenge -suspense, a call center, treadmill )

“Welcome to the LOOP Julianne! Here’s your space. We don’t believe in cubicles- it’s all about energy, ” Dianne said as she flashed her...

Cutting an Impression (100 word micro-fiction genre: Comedy/action: Chopping a vegetable /word:hyper

Bernie huffed, then opened yet another drawer in the hyper-organized kitchen. ‘Where’s a knife?’ she wondered as she regretted trying to...