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Same Earth New Lie
October 31, 2007 in 299 Words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Short stories, Very Short Novels, Writing | Tags: Betrayal, Cheat, Family, Lie, Lovers, Promise, Secret, Sport | by davidbdale | 5 comments
We stepped out from under the big tent into the day. The bright round world, so numerous it can’t be counted, presented to me one of its faces, green and fresh with rain, sky shimmering behind the clouds, leaves sparkling in the fragrant breeze. Read the rest of this entry »
Truth at War
October 25, 2007 in 299 Words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Journalism, Short stories, Stories, Very Short Novels, Violence, War, Writing | Tags: Hostility, Journalism, Killer, Truth, War, Work | by davidbdale | 11 comments
He says he has to release the tape in service to the truth. I think he means The Truth, but the truth is the story’s not his to tell. He’s embedded with us again, running tape while we clear this mosque again of insurgents and search it again for weapons. Read the rest of this entry »

Thank you so much, anhinga, but I wouldn't want to try it without the other 199. —David
Why, thank you, brother. It's wonderful to see you here. :) —David
All you need is 100 words to make an emotional impact. Touching.
Brilliant, brother. Just simply brilliant.
This Very Short Novel has a strong resemblance to Simple Lessons of War from almost 20 years ago, but is…