Tag Archives: micro fiction
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1939: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Arrogance
26November 12, 2014 by Melanie L.
My father-in-law sent for us. “Education” and “opportunity,” he baited. My wife, mother of three, added “prosperity” and “please.” But, …
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Irish Twins
39September 1, 2014 by Melanie L.
Silk raked against sore nipples as mom plodded back to bed. Her lids crashed over bloodshot eyes. His uninvited advance elicited …
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