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Beautiful Checks
January 4, 2008 in 299 Words, Art, Business, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Life, Literature, Money, novels, Short stories, Very Short Novels, Writing | Tags: Anarchy, Beauty, Business, Humor, Money, Satire | by davidbdale | 12 comments
I work hard on my checks to the phone company, the utilities, the landlord and those irresponsibly naïve organizations that have entrusted me with credit. God bless their mortal souls. My checks are late and never for the recommended amount but they are works of art. Read the rest of this entry »
Thanksgiving
November 3, 2007 in 299 Words, Fable, Family, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Food, Short stories, Stories, Very Short Novels, Writing | Tags: Family, Fantasy, Food, Holiday, Horror, Satire | by davidbdale | 15 comments
She was our youngest and tender-hearted (tender, in fact, throughout) and therefore hard to eat. All through the lengthening day, the aroma tempted us to open the oven and peek, to pluck at the crisping skin, to let just a bit of her escape. 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…