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August 5, 2008 in 299 Words, Family, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Health, Literature, Medicine, novels, Short stories, Stories, Travel, Very Short Novels, Writing | by davidbdale | 8 comments
Her guide did not lead the new doctor all the way to the village; instead, halfway up the rise, he gestured with his stick toward the cluster of huts in the high distance. Four days they had traveled together without talking, by oxcart, by flatboat, on horseback, on foot, and now she had a need to share her misgivings about the job. Read the rest of this entry »
The Boat Ride
August 2, 2008 in 299 Words, Family, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Literature, novels, Politics, Short stories, Stories, Travel, Very Short Novels, Writing | by davidbdale | 4 comments
They came at night and brought me and my son down to the boat. I told him to bring his doll, but he thought we would be coming back. He didn’t want the men to see him carry a doll he called Mommy. The men were not patient. Read the rest of this entry »
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…