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The Proper Use of Man
August 8, 2008 in 299 Words, Family, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Health, Literature, novels, Science, Short stories, Stories, Very Short Novels, Writing | by davidbdale | 4 comments
As I packed my bags for Chrysalis House, I reviewed conflicting reports from staff whose clients, all old, had achieved 100 years or more and begun the change. I make no claim to their veracity. Some on the floors had started a third set of teeth, I read. Read the rest of this entry »
How the Kite Got its Tail
August 6, 2008 in 299 Words, Culture, Entertainment, Fable, Family, Fiction, Flash Fiction, How-To, Literature, novels, Science, Short stories, Stories, Technology, Very Short Novels, Writing | by davidbdale | 6 comments
Nature didn’t stand a chance against ruthless inventor Volante Volanti. By carving a simple channel through a gentle rise, he changed the course of a river for the noblemen he served, thus moving the border between two city-states and annexing to his benefactors’ gain the fragrant fields of the left bank valley, its shining marble quarries and the towns wherein their bitterest rivals quartered and trained. 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…