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Knife in the Bed
March 8, 2007 in 299 Words, Crime, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Literature, novels, Short stories, Stories, Very Short Novels, Writing | Tags: Art, Book, Literature, Philosophy, Terror, Threat, Violation, Words | by davidbdale | 14 comments
We can’t just weep on paper and call it Book of Tears. We can’t just stab the book and call it Rage, but certain stories are more physical fact than art.
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March 7, 2007 in 299 Words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, novels, reading, Short stories, Stories, Superman, Very Short Novels, Writing | Tags: Comic, Hero, Humor | by davidbdale | 7 comments
Short Superman doesn’t know his own strength. He stands in the mirror stretching himself to his full height and wonders why his cape hangs limp across his shoulders. It should billow behind him.
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Very Short Novels 
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…