Three by Five (sentences) (GBE 2 #127)

Staring at the screen, the writer ponders what to do.  They need three thirty word stories by Thursday. Are they crazy? The espresso cup is picked up. With a sip, he starts.


The harvest moon is setting behind the ridge, larger than when it rose. Billy rises on his elbow and looks down on her profile. Soft bosom rises and falls in anticipation.  Her lips open slightly as they approach. With a sigh, Sarah's life begins.


The paces quickens. What was that noise? Looking back to see, she doesn't see the curb.  The driver doesn't see her. And each other's memories are frozen in time. 

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  1. sueOctober 25, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    ok - so what was the challenge?

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    1. Another Government EmployeeOctober 25, 2013 at 11:38 PM

      Nano-Fiction. Three unrelated short stories of five sentences each. I had bits and pieces of them all week, but it all finally gelled.

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    2. sueOctober 26, 2013 at 12:21 PM

      Ok then the first has the feel of a haiku, with the second you said so much and the third with the “frozen in time” outstanding

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  2. Catch My WordsOctober 25, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Interesting way with words. I enjoyed your stories.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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  3. JoOctober 26, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    I loved these! Quick and concise.

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  4. ElizabethOctober 26, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    The second one was really great!!

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  5. Dances With VodkaOctober 27, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Loved the third the best!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 27, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Love that last one!

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  7. Michael ToddOctober 29, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    This was quite the exercise... Good thing you were up for it.

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