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Post by davidhayes1956 on May 27, 2012 5:09:53 GMT -5
The last writing challenge I took part in was to write a story in less than 5 minutes using the cliche opening line "It was a dark and stormy night ...." without making a story that was as much of a cliche as the opening line. My attempt is posted next.
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Post by davidhayes1956 on May 27, 2012 5:19:28 GMT -5
“Rude Awakening”
Rated G
103 Words
It was a dark and stormy night … or so I had thought. It had been a dry and dusty day and the road had been long and it felt like the life had been sucked out of me. I heard water hitting glass and the roar of the wind. I felt vibrations as my shelter was pummeled by a series of small impacts. In fear for my safety, I forced myself awake and was immediately aware that the sun had been blotted out. I cursed myself saying, “You idiot! You fell asleep in the car wash!”
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Post by AntiArbitrator on May 27, 2012 8:05:51 GMT -5
This is priceless.   |
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Post by davidhayes1956 on May 27, 2012 16:37:33 GMT -5
Thank you! Maybe that is why I can't get paid for writing (since it is price less). I'm supposed to try to re-invent myself as a writer now that I have basically no interest in doing anything anymore. I just need to find a way to light a fire again.
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