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Summer, Early ‘80’s

On 04/16/201804/21/2018 By Liz HIn BOTS, Carrot Ranch, Flash (<101 words), Stories18 Comments

Indiana Summer, in cheap housing with no a.c., a mixed neighborhood of blue collar, elderly, and our houseful of assorted grad students, temporary sublets like me. Continue reading “Summer, Early ‘80’s” →

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Missing Winter

On 04/10/201804/21/2018 By Liz HIn BOTS, Carrot Ranch, Flash (<101 words), Stories23 Comments

Outside my window is a dour study in black and gray and soggy white. No wind, no blue sky, even the evergreens are evergray. Twenty degrees below what we’re supposed to have in April, Continue reading “Missing Winter” →

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Twisted Kid Lit

On 04/06/201804/21/2018 By Liz HIn Fantasy, Flash (<101 words), microfiction madness, Stories2 Comments

The hare pulled a watch from his pocket, stretching it as far as the fob allowed.

“Drat!” he wheezed, at the lateness of the hour and the inconvenience of having once again misplaced his pince-nez. Where in the world was that girl? Continue reading “Twisted Kid Lit” →

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Spring Seeker

On 04/02/201804/21/2018 By Liz HIn BOTS, Carrot Ranch, Flash (<101 words), Stories5 Comments

“Where is it?” she lifted her face, seeking a clue in the morning breeze. So many possibilities; the winter had been too long. She clawed at the ground furiously, dirt embedding itself under her nails. Continue reading “Spring Seeker” →

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Lotta at 22

On 03/26/201804/21/2018 By Liz HIn Carrot Ranch, Fantasy, Flash (<101 words), Stories4 Comments

spooky_moon_by_blackpaLotta Du Charms relished the feel of canvas around her legs, leather and horseflesh between her thighs. Continue reading “Lotta at 22” →

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