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Death Threats
August 12, 2008 in 299 Words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Literature, novels, Politics, Security, Short stories, Stories, Very Short Novels, Writing | by davidbdale | 3 comments
I wonder if the President feels as threatened as I do when I read his mail. So many citizens feel so wronged and express it in similar ways. We’re not naive at the White House; we know the country isn’t perfect, but how would torturing the President solve anything? 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…