You are currently browsing the category archive for the ‘Very Short Novels’ category.
Category Archive
The Question
March 21, 2007 in 299 Words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Life, novels, Short stories, Stories, Very Short Novels, Writing | Tags: Destiny, Irony, Life, Philosophy | by davidbdale | 4 comments
His job in life, accomplished as a child with the asking of a single question, was to reconcile a mother with her daughter. Do you want to die angry at her? he had asked, oblivious to the consequences.
Read the rest of this entry »Flying with the Fishes
March 18, 2007 in 299 Words, Autism, Disability, Family, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Literature, novels, reading, Short stories, Stories, Very Short Novels, Writing | Tags: Disability, Family, Grief, Heartbreak, Monologue, Tragedy, Trauma | by davidbdale | 6 comments
Hello, we’re the Fishes. Welcome to our ambivalent home. Ha. One of our little jokes, meant to make you more comfortable. Okay. Let’s start in Michael’s room.
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…