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Arms and the Boy
July 20, 2007 in 299 Words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Politics, Sanctions, Short stories, Smuggler, Stories, Very Short Novels, War, Writing | Tags: Advice, Bequest, Business, Crime, Father, Neglect, Son | by davidbdale | 8 comments
Rumors of my death are only slightly exaggerated, son. I’m so close to dying I taste ashes. There’s little time for me to atone for a lifetime of neglect—of you, I mean; I didn’t neglect much—but, no matter, this should do it. It’s more than a will; it’s your life from here forward. 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…