tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65849368351991173552024-03-05T16:55:20.342-05:00#55WordChallengeLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-29705098351306428852018-01-07T15:34:00.000-05:002018-01-07T15:34:07.636-05:00#55WordChallenge Frozen Week One 2018<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Only we aren't doing it as a weekly contest this time. Instead, I will post the pictures sometime on Sundays and leave them there all week. You just pick the picture or pictures you like and write your story. Just remember, only 55 words. Please post your story in the comments, along with a link to your blog so that people can find you and read more stuff. If you want, you can post the story on your blog and link back here so your readers can find us. If you do that, please at least post a teaser of your story here, along with the link to the rest of the story, or you can post both here and there. The writing week will end when I post new pictures the following Sunday. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Now for the rules. There are none. Write whatever genre you wish, just have fun. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that can be done and done well. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">So to recap, not a contest. There will be no prizes, no badges, no judging. Just lots and lots of fun and inspiration. Feel free to encourage each other and if you post a story, stop by and read those posted by others. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Pictures come fro Publicdomainpictures.net, courtesy of <a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=137681&picture=happy-snowman">Alex Borland</a>, <a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=15309&picture=frozen-pond">David Wagner</a>, and <a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=106244&picture=little-boy-sledding">Ken Kistler</a>.</span></span><br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-88903388235728296792015-11-17T12:56:00.001-05:002015-11-18T12:01:14.475-05:00#55WordChallenge 11/17/2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The consensus from my question last week seems to be that a little more time would be appreciated, so the new timeframe is listed below. Thank you everyone that sent me an answer.</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, past contests can be found here. <span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="color: red;">The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday, (unless like today, I am late, sorry) and ends at noon Friday. I will try to have winners posted sometime on Sunday, but if I need to take some extra time, like if there are a lot of stories and they are all as excellent as they were this past week, I will post as soon after as possible-.</span> </span>The story is based on one of three photo prompts. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that can be done and done well. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Entries are to be posted in the comment section. I used to allow to post in your own blog, but that made it difficult for me, having to jump from blog to blog. You can post here, and also on your blog. Please provide a link on your blog, if you do, so people can find the other stories. Let's help give our fellow writers, exposure. Or you can link your blog in the comment section, along with your story, so someone can follow back. </span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are 3, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a Winners badge, an Honorable Mention and an Overachiever badge. To be eligible for the Overachiever Badge, you need to use all 3 prompts. </span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> And here we go... All photos come from <a href="http://publicdomainpictures.net/"><span style="color: #2288bb;">publicdomainpictures.net</span></a>, courtesy of <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=135729&picture=old-chevy-pickup-truck">Linnaea Mallette,</a> <a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=135727&picture=fast-flowing-river">Circe Denyer,</a> <a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=135699&picture=crocodiles-teeth">and Alex Borland</a>.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Winner and Overachiever:<br /><br /><br /><br />@AdamIckes<br />
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I loved this! So much in a small package, and you worked in all the prompts so well. I don't normally give both the winner and overachiever to the same person, but this time I don't feel I could have done it any other way,<br /><br /><br /><br />It Never Shuts Up<br /><br />She placed the infant in the broken box and closed the top. Even through the lid she heard it wailing. Why did the bloody thing have to cry so damn much? She had to escape the crying. She needed silence. She locked the box and pushed it off the dock—watched it until it sank.<br /><br />55 words<br />
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Water Dreams Very vivid.<br /><br /><br />As the sun sets, in the quiet time before the fishermen return with their boats, I listen to the lapping of the waves along the old wooden dock as the water speaks to me of far off places. And I sigh and turn from my dreams as the squawk of birds announce my captors return.<br /><br /><br /> <br />Honorable Mention<br />
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I liked this, though I think I would have liked a little bit more. I'm not sure if she was going for a swim, or if she was at peace for a different reason.<br />
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Peace<br /><br />The water was calm, serene, dappled with late evening light. A small smile curved her lips. The lake matched her inner being. The decision made, she slipped into the cool depths, her long tresses fanning out around her head a moment, catching the last glint of the sun, before trailing her down below the surface.<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-78389283627379794582015-11-10T11:43:00.001-05:002015-11-10T11:43:36.728-05:00#55WordChallenge 11/10/2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-2319181439305460442015-11-10T11:19:00.000-05:002015-11-10T11:19:03.336-05:00Winners 10/06/2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ok, I am late, but in all fairness these were some good stories and not to be decided on quickly. So without any further ado ...<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/03251005414500736541" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #2288bb;"><em>Martha Bechtel</em></span></a><span class="icon user"></span><span class="datetime secondary-text"><a href="http://55wordchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/11/55wordchallenge-110415.html?showComment=1446679944558#c6496718358556280092" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #2288bb;">November 4, 2015 at 6:32 PM</span></a> </span><br />
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<span class="datetime secondary-text">I loved the theme. Beautifully written.</span><br />
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He’d joked, as they looked up at the stars and pledged their undying love, that if there was life after death he’d find a way to show her. Sentimental foolishness, she’d thought— until she’d laid him beside the others, beneath the evergreens that feasted on her harvest of lost souls.<br />
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Ghosts Great writing that incorporates all 3 prompts. I want him to turn around and find out what might be back there.<br />
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Always one step behind, I see hints of her passing. The pad of bare feet behind me tells me she is there, and I see her hand print in my life’s work I can’t look back.<br />
If I were to turn around I’m afraid of what I might see, or worse, what I would not.<br />
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How we love our rituals. Great use of the prompts!<br />
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It's a ritual, a superstition. Athletes always believe in that sort of thing.<br />
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He zigzagged bare footed along the path leading to the stadium, his hands touching the walls leaving prints in the cool dampness.<br />
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"Victory, triumph, win, power, strength." He murmured, a mantra repeating with as much faith and a nun with a rosary. <br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-33838055441789413662015-11-04T13:28:00.004-05:002015-11-04T13:28:32.793-05:00#55WordChallenge 11/04/15<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-19038853735648414822015-10-23T23:51:00.002-04:002015-10-23T23:51:57.889-04:00#55WordChallenge Winners 10/21<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Only 3 entries, so everyone wins a badge ... speaking of which, I know I said I was going to have new badges, well, I asked my daughter to make me some. She didn't. Jeff says he likes the badges as is and I am uncreative in the artistic department, so we are sticking with the old badges. So here we go ...</div>
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Winner: @PurpleQueenNL Perfect descriptions. Puts me in mind of the times I've been home alone and heard something that sounded like someone in the house</div>
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at her. But whether it portended an actual Death or a transformation
depended on the next card. She flipped it over with trembling hand to
reveal the Falling Tower. Her stomach sank as the back door rattled and
candle blew out. <br /><br />55 Words<br />@PurpleQueenNL</div>
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Honorable Mention: @KJCollard Gave me a chuckle. I was a witch every year when I was a kid.</div>
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*riiiing*<br /><br />"Hello?"<br /><br />"Hi Death."<br /><br />"Oh. Hey Nana."<br /><br />"I need to know how you're dressing for Trick or Treating this year."<br /><br />"Oh. Probably just a skeleton."<br /><br />"But Death, you've already done that four years in a row. I need a new picture for the hallway."<br /><br />"Ugh. Fine Nana. A witch, then."<br /><br />"Splendid!"<br /><br />"Bye Nana."<br /><br />*click* <br /><br /><br />54 words<br />All three prompts used</div>
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<span class="datetime secondary-text">OVERACHIEVER: Voinks I guess they should have just left him alone. I know I wouldn't want to be knocking at Death's door.</span></div>
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‘Trick or Treat?’<br /><br />Every year the kids get more annoying. <br />Even the genuine dangling skeletons hadn’t frightened them off. <br /><br />‘LEAVE ME IN PEACE.’ <br /><br />‘Aw, come on Mr D’eath. It’s Halloween, only a bit of fun.’<br /><br />‘Go away, you’re too young.’<br /><br />They wouldn’t listen. I had to invite them in. <br /><br />49 words. All three prompts used.<br /><a href="http://www.voinks.wordpress.com/">www.Voinks.wordpress.com</a></div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-69058586144602760842015-10-21T11:59:00.002-04:002015-10-21T11:59:43.856-04:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, past contests can be found here. <span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="color: red;">The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday and ends at noon Thursday. (Yes, I have shortened it, but I think this takes it back to the original time frame, when #55WordChallenge first began.) Winners will be posted Friday.</span> </span>The story is based on one of three photo prompts. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that can be done and done well. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Entries are to be posted in the comment section. I used to allow to post in your own blog, but that made it difficult for me, having to jump from blog to blog. You can post here, and also on your blog. Please provide a link on your blog, if you do, so people can find the other stories. Let's help give our fellow writers, exposure. Or you can link your blog in the comment section, along with your story, so someone can follow back. </span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">And what does the winner get? I am working on a new badge, to reflect that this is a new start. I will display it on Friday.There are 3, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a Winners badge, an Honorable Mention and an Overachiever badge. To be eligible for the Overachiever Badge, you need to use all 3 prompts. And here we go...</span></span></span><br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-12219783149030545132014-07-03T15:24:00.006-04:002014-07-03T15:24:02.356-04:00Winner #55WordChallenge: Week Seventeen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"> Once again, sorry for the delay. There is going to be no contest this week, sorry. We will return next week with new prompts, and hopefully a clearer mind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Honorable Mention: <cite class="user"><a href="http://rashatayaket.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">rashatayaket</a></cite><span class="icon user"></span><span class="datetime secondary-text"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Out the window, I could see airplane streaks in the sky as people flew
out of the city searching for tropical getaways and quiet retreats. But
not me. I would never leave the city. The hustle of city life ran
through my veins like water in a faucet. Everything outside the city
seemed horrifyingly still.</span><br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-85860197988804613322014-06-26T11:35:00.002-04:002014-06-26T11:35:43.575-04:00#55WordChallenge: Week Seventeen<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For
those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a
story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been
blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, past contests can
be found here. <span style="color: #ea9999;">The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday
and ends at noon the following Tuesday. Winners will be posted Wednesday. </span>The story is based on one of three photo
prompts. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic
details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that
can be done and done well. </span><br />
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below, although you can if you choose. Instead, post the story in your
blog, then post a link in the comment section, along with your
twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the
winner. Again, if you don't have a blog, feel free to post in the
comment section. <span style="color: red;">On Wednesdays I will post the new prompt and announce the winners on Thursdays.</span></span></span></span><br />
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can proudly be displayed on your blog or website? There are 3, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a Winners badge, an Honorable Mention and an
Overachiever badge. To be eligible for the Overachiever Badge, you need
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=24578&picture=city">City</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Running Water" class="okraj" height="266" src="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/50000/nahled/running-water.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=48905&picture=running-water">Running Water</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Getaway" class="okraj" height="225" src="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/30000/nahled/getaway-1352963610M3P.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=27762&picture=getaway">Getaway</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-36760987485444301942014-06-26T11:27:00.000-04:002014-06-26T11:27:02.252-04:00Winner #55WordChallenge: Week SixteenSorry again for the delay in announcing the winners. I think I am going to change it so that I announce the winners on Thursdays. That seems easiest for me right now. So anyway... without any further ado...<br />
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Honorable Mention: <cite class="user"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/09283668839966693754" rel="nofollow">Maryann Holloway</a></cite><br />
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Jill and Cody have been alone for two years. Cody’s father, Paul never could hold a job and was always looking for
an easy way to grab some scratch. Paul has been doing time since before
Cody was born. With his father’s absence, Jill planned to set her son on a clean path through life.<br />
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Overachiever: <cite class="user"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/09038484669359072794" rel="nofollow">Rasha Tayaket</a></cite><br />
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That woman looked at my child like it was her own. True she had given
birth to the boy, but he was mine to raise and love. The boy’s father
was in chains. And the woman will come to understand that I am the
child’s only hope to a better path in life.<br />
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Winner: <cite class="user"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/18152570019816712354" rel="nofollow">Morrighan Muse</a></cite><br />
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As he walked the lonely path, the young man remembered her. With every
clink and clang of the chains, he remembered the way she looked at him,
held him and told him that no matter what happened, she would always
love him. And as he made his way home, he prayed that she still did.<br />
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Congratulations everyone! Look for the new prompt shortly. Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-46391510995302202112014-06-22T10:02:00.000-04:002014-06-22T15:00:26.957-04:00winner: #55WordChallenge Week Fifteen Week 15 Winners, at least I hope I have the right week. Our regular judge is still having a few internet issues so you get me this week, @fetterslopez, bwahaahaahaa. Which, unfortunately for me, means my ever-so-wonderful story is out of the running, but with the number of entries I had plenty to choose from. The rundown of winners are as follows… Drum roll please?<br />
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Our honorable mention is<br />
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Tushar pedaled through the night as the cycling finalist to cross inter-state boundaries. Exhilaration set in, not when he crossed the finish line at dawn break, but when he spotted the lone red telephone booth and placed the first call to his expecting wife.<br />
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“Congrats!” said Richa "It’s a girl<br />
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“I've truly won!” gushed Tushar.<br />
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@itsumac<br />
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<br />
Overachiever mention badge goes to<br />
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After the fight he rode off on his bicycle in the dark. He pedaled on brooding all night, reliving every hurtful word as he went.<br />
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The sun rose before him its beauty melting away his resentment. He saw a phone booth ahead and coasted to a stop.<br />
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“Lilly? I'm sorry. Can you come get me?”<br />
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Boyd Miles (I couldn't find a way to contact Boyd or a twitter handle)<br />
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Coming in at the top of the heap. The winner. Numerouno.<br />
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She stopped short, her quick pace halted by the brilliant flash of red caught in the corner of her eye, memories long buried flooding back. A phone booth. A summer abroad. A kiss that left her breathless. A perfect moment of happiness. Surroundings faded to gray around her as she felt the pain once more.<br />
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@tilley_girl<br />
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Thanks to everyone who participated, hope you come back next week.<br />
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<br />Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627753507423390187noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-916962909618255892014-06-18T12:00:00.000-04:002014-06-18T12:00:00.899-04:00#55WordChallenge: Week Sixteen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For
those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a
story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been
blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, past contests can
be found here. <span style="color: #ea9999;">The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday
and ends at noon the following Tuesday. Winners will be posted Wednesday. </span>The story is based on one of three photo
prompts. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic
details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that
can be done and done well. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I am no longer requiring that the story be posted in the comment section
below, although you can if you choose. Instead, post the story in your
blog, then post a link in the comment section, along with your
twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the
winner. Again, if you don't have a blog, feel free to post in the
comment section. On Wednesdays I will post the winning stories in the
blog post. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And what does the winner get? How about a badge, right sidebar,) which
can proudly be displayed on your blog or website? There are 3, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a Winners badge, an Honorable Mention and an
Overachiever badge. To be eligible for the Overachiever Badge, you need
to use all 3 prompts.
And here we go...</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Photo Prompts:</span></span><br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7tmtwEuykZGOd8xbFLlwfSv3gHMbRRcx3iNsCV0qZEhe1hGCb6nWGuO6O0UIQwyI1nGitl7iU-j4byufc86HqCg7nCZRgqt59YLR24B0Up6muvE9FXVkNRN6H059rbzYpwKdTicpRQhV/s1600/woman-and-child.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7tmtwEuykZGOd8xbFLlwfSv3gHMbRRcx3iNsCV0qZEhe1hGCb6nWGuO6O0UIQwyI1nGitl7iU-j4byufc86HqCg7nCZRgqt59YLR24B0Up6muvE9FXVkNRN6H059rbzYpwKdTicpRQhV/s1600/woman-and-child.jpg" height="263" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=19975&picture=woman-and-child">Woman and Child</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiY7D10B8FJLfsjoIM712b7fcOzeV2x_oYEDz39x_4DJ-VqdpoJhlPE6g4pTQNNkeGWPc6qTXSEmr1VGofAYQrrYxu6CA7jXWYW5Rz24a20rhK_7tG1HaqSN4qLbkd7ulc3ouWg_gvEblJ/s1600/man-in-chains.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiY7D10B8FJLfsjoIM712b7fcOzeV2x_oYEDz39x_4DJ-VqdpoJhlPE6g4pTQNNkeGWPc6qTXSEmr1VGofAYQrrYxu6CA7jXWYW5Rz24a20rhK_7tG1HaqSN4qLbkd7ulc3ouWg_gvEblJ/s1600/man-in-chains.jpg" height="225" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=19975&picture=woman-and-child">Man In Chains</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPltZZGMgRp3dWyaVoUVcf00iwcI61hScLgM_kF1P7mb5uuaHNy11ev-i4I1LQ4t8KEj80kj27JNaX90mhcrLtS3y2EyznWweXGDftxEmBVewmaYbGaRc8O_Raw6goz9wQxcr_pa5Ja8Tz/s1600/path-and-lawn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPltZZGMgRp3dWyaVoUVcf00iwcI61hScLgM_kF1P7mb5uuaHNy11ev-i4I1LQ4t8KEj80kj27JNaX90mhcrLtS3y2EyznWweXGDftxEmBVewmaYbGaRc8O_Raw6goz9wQxcr_pa5Ja8Tz/s1600/path-and-lawn.jpg" height="263" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=19975&picture=woman-and-child">Path</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-3018120055926742542014-06-12T12:01:00.000-04:002014-06-14T13:16:22.721-04:00Winner: #55WordChallenge Week Fourteen <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Sorry for the delay. Internet will be coming to the Hollar house again one of these days... just not soon enough to suit me. But I finally got a chance to read... and only 3 entries for week fourteen, so not that hard of a decision either. Here we go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Honorable Mention: </span> <a href="https://twitter.com/NadaNightStar">@NadaNightStar</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>The night shifted to grey, no sun to be seen, no warmth to
be felt. Footsteps echoed on the wooden planks of an old, abandoned house. </span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>“Lila! Where did you run off to this time?” a man rasped though
he looked young.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>At the broken down window, the descendent of Bastet stood
wise and proud.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Overachiever</span>: </span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/mishmhem"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>@mishmhem</span></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Thought and Memory<br /><br />Sheriff Eagan tensed as the stranger rode into town, a raven perched on his shoulder.<br /><br />“Can I help you Mister?”<br /><br />The man tipped his hat, revealing a missing eye. “I’m looking for the cat that ate my memory.”<br /><br />It was the last time Sheriff Eagan read Norse mythology before going to bed.<br /><br />54 words</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Winner:</span> </span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/fetterslopez">@fetterslopez </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span></span><br />"Look into my eyes," he said. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />"Trust me," he said. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />"I'm not like the man in the hat."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Cautious I landed feet from where he purred.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />My wings fluttered in nervous anticipation. Above my brothers flew toward the Moonlight. I hopped closer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />The single black feather wafted downward. Silence interrupted only by a faint...meow.<br /><br />55words</span></div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-64579085358634877532014-06-11T12:00:00.000-04:002014-06-11T12:00:01.110-04:00#55WordChallenge: Week Fifteen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For
those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a
story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been
blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, past contests can
be found here. <span style="color: #ea9999;">The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday
and ends at noon the following Tuesday. Winners will be posted Wednesday. </span>The story is based on one of three photo
prompts. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic
details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that
can be done and done well. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I am no longer requiring that the story be posted in the comment section
below, although you can if you choose. Instead, post the story in your
blog, then post a link in the comment section, along with your
twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the
winner. Again, if you don't have a blog, feel free to post in the
comment section. On Wednesdays I will post the winning stories in the
blog post. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And what does the winner get? How about a badge, right sidebar,) which
can proudly be displayed on your blog or website? There are 3, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a Winners badge, an Honorable Mention and an
Overachiever badge. To be eligible for the Overachiever Badge, you need
to use all 3 prompts.
And here we go...</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Photo Prompts:</span></span><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrruZ8yUoUpgJaOA_8_Y1wucRBDPurmRYNtP2cNoBDxMcrA6ypUydBGz4XLK12BNUI17_A1-DIdffu3N8willeMXR1GA_KLl_T4JTGojcEuHSeyvwqw52cSKnmC43KJstUPd2SQEPDHvk-/s1600/telephone-booth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrruZ8yUoUpgJaOA_8_Y1wucRBDPurmRYNtP2cNoBDxMcrA6ypUydBGz4XLK12BNUI17_A1-DIdffu3N8willeMXR1GA_KLl_T4JTGojcEuHSeyvwqw52cSKnmC43KJstUPd2SQEPDHvk-/s1600/telephone-booth.jpg" height="263" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=21633&picture=telephone-booth">Telephone Booth</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeXxwA9kxYYmxEOvLtKiSiFfND2oDfeUeCYXB4pDNr6Fhc8sLyWs7Hoqn4b3RsLycYOdzO9KqDp-L9rVNcQzO3mFGohfdCfM8TIObz6_56rql0oidvAvfiXiWCyBj7HcQMWQoYHWMbMvQ/s1600/winter-sunrise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeXxwA9kxYYmxEOvLtKiSiFfND2oDfeUeCYXB4pDNr6Fhc8sLyWs7Hoqn4b3RsLycYOdzO9KqDp-L9rVNcQzO3mFGohfdCfM8TIObz6_56rql0oidvAvfiXiWCyBj7HcQMWQoYHWMbMvQ/s1600/winter-sunrise.jpg" height="263" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=19489&picture=winter-sunrise">Sunrise</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJWdi7la2UINcWfNZD0AjzUQNj6AWG2mLZ6UsTqLKRdyA3zgHdwFkKRhFGtEWNL66-6-o5T3wlztS422JV8XvvN3zL1p5kL_4DWON73xMCioJrkW8pZKbVGzLIvV5IPqeQ_mqSjX5qfMC/s1600/night-cyclist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJWdi7la2UINcWfNZD0AjzUQNj6AWG2mLZ6UsTqLKRdyA3zgHdwFkKRhFGtEWNL66-6-o5T3wlztS422JV8XvvN3zL1p5kL_4DWON73xMCioJrkW8pZKbVGzLIvV5IPqeQ_mqSjX5qfMC/s1600/night-cyclist.jpg" height="263" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=19123&picture=night-cyclist">Night Cyclist</a></td></tr>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-90396259991370854602014-06-05T11:33:00.002-04:002014-06-05T11:33:30.171-04:00#55WordChallenge: Week Fourteen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For
those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a
story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been
blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, past contests can
be found here. <span style="color: #ea9999;">The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday
and ends at noon the following Tuesday. Winners will be posted Wednesday. </span>The story is based on one of three photo
prompts. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic
details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that
can be done and done well. </span></span></span><br /><span>
</span><br /><span>
<span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I am no longer requiring that the story be posted in the comment section
below, although you can if you choose. Instead, post the story in your
blog, then post a link in the comment section, along with your
twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the
winner. Again, if you don't have a blog, feel free to post in the
comment section. On Wednesdays I will post the winning stories in the
blog post. </span></span></span><br /><span>
</span><br /><span>
</span><span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">And what does the winner get? How about a badge, right sidebar,) which
can proudly be displayed on your blog or website? There are 3, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a Winners badge, an Honorable Mention and an
Overachiever badge. To be eligible for the Overachiever Badge, you need
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=25296&picture=cat-on-black-background">Cat</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rVhgAN3QkgpHnlct78dyhd0N3HNyi3_otRWjiahxB-aM7GN2uDX-df28ujDYwh6d_dBoEe2WEBSLX41UhRFSCvsnuubQ3kyMAc0Vj6XlVzsPipg5Er4cF3CLTcZiypc3GpG1-Obmtgog/s1600/bird.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rVhgAN3QkgpHnlct78dyhd0N3HNyi3_otRWjiahxB-aM7GN2uDX-df28ujDYwh6d_dBoEe2WEBSLX41UhRFSCvsnuubQ3kyMAc0Vj6XlVzsPipg5Er4cF3CLTcZiypc3GpG1-Obmtgog/s1600/bird.jpg" height="263" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=25296&picture=cat-on-black-background">Bird</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCikuVGyKuhMbP-xwS9ajQr8lv_qzY-1gnPUr4rQzDNqOh4NyBxlVVGAh9vVPrnvp6PTW_8IS_QHn_M7vq6BgPfH0YlTsetHKAn79mxdd9faLkY8mo-VA-GYGRrjTfpkrbVGFJSrV6Lk0/s1600/Man.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCikuVGyKuhMbP-xwS9ajQr8lv_qzY-1gnPUr4rQzDNqOh4NyBxlVVGAh9vVPrnvp6PTW_8IS_QHn_M7vq6BgPfH0YlTsetHKAn79mxdd9faLkY8mo-VA-GYGRrjTfpkrbVGFJSrV6Lk0/s1600/Man.jpg" height="263" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=19997&picture=man-in-the-hat">Man</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-14055713355319287832014-06-05T11:21:00.002-04:002014-06-05T11:21:48.606-04:00Winner #55WordChallenge: Week Thirteen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sorry I am late. Again. My internet problems continue. Some great entries! My decision wasn't easy, but here goes...</div>
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Honorable Mention: <a href="https://twitter.com/tilley_girl">@tilley_girl</a></div>
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Wispy fluffs of white nestled among the fading yellow glory
that heralded summer to generation after generation of children. A slender
figure walked slowly into the field of dandelions gone to seed, bending over to
pluck a perfect downy sphere. Pursing lips blew softly, sending wishes and
memories into the sky, scattering with the seeds.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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Overachiever: <a href="https://twitter.com/PurpleQueenNL">@PurpleQueenNL</a></div>
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Maya rolled in the meadow and blew at every dandelion
she saw, sending the seeds flying, creating a blizzard of summer mist. She
watched her son rushing through it, trying to catch each one, his laughter
filling her heart, and making it feel like it might burst like a watermelon.
Today was a good day.</div>
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Winner: <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamIckes">@AdamIckes</a></div>
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I lost track of him somewhere along the way. In the
overgrown field I think. But that was the plan all along wasn’t it? Drag him
out here under the guise of picking watermelons and go home without him. Not
very humane, but I can’t afford to feed him any longer. It’s better this way.</div>
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Congratulations everyone! Week Fourteen will be coming up shortly! </div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-11925478709346504182014-05-28T12:00:00.000-04:002014-05-28T12:00:00.977-04:00#55WordChallenge: Week Thirteen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For
those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a
story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been
blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, past contests can
be found here. <span style="color: #ea9999;">The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday
and ends at noon the following Tuesday. Winners will be posted Wednesday. </span>The story is based on one of three photo
prompts. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic
details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that
can be done and done well. </span></span></span><br /><span>
</span><br /><span>
<span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I am no longer requiring that the story be posted in the comment section
below, although you can if you choose. Instead, post the story in your
blog, then post a link in the comment section, along with your
twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the
winner. Again, if you don't have a blog, feel free to post in the
comment section. On Wednesdays I will post the winning stories in the
blog post. </span></span></span><br /><span>
</span><br /><span>
</span><span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">And what does the winner get? How about a badge, right sidebar,) which
can proudly be displayed on your blog or website? There are 3, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a Winners badge, an Honorable Mention and an
Overachiever badge. To be eligible for the Overachiever Badge, you need
to use all 3 prompts.
And here we go...</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span>Photo Prompts:</span></span></span></span><br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-90980733534958541982014-05-28T11:12:00.002-04:002014-05-28T11:12:24.138-04:00Winner #55WordChallenge: Week Twelve<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"> Sorry for the delay. I have had some internet issues lately and am working through them. It involves me having to go to the library for access, which isn't fun and last Wednesday I wasn't able to make it. Here are the winners and thank you for your patience!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Honorable Mention:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">@HeatherMRandall </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> She pressed against the barrier, her blue eyes fixed on the string of saliva dangling from the cat’s teeth.<br /><br />She knew this tiger once, fed it raw cut beef daily before marrying and moving away. <br /><br />Love doesn’t always last. Sometime the Tiger wins.<br /><br />The stripes sauntered over with a rattling roar that welcomed her home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Overachiever:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">@mishmhem</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Plans for the afterlife<br /><br />They sat together, sixty years of marriage had not dimmed their understanding. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“When I die,”Author asked. “Will you remember me?”</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“When you cross that bridge,” Gina replied. “Will you wait for me?”</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“Of course,” Author assured her. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />As she was about to smile, he added, “Someone has to fight off the tigers for me.”<br /><br />(54 words sans title)<br />@mishmhem</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Winner:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">@needanidplease </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fifty years ago she moved into the house next door, her dark hair flying
in the wind, her eyes brimming with sadness. He scaled tall iron
bridges to bring her happiness. Today, He caresses her thinning gray
hair with his trembling hand, not knowing if there is a tomorrow. Alone,
he howls like a tiger.<br /><br />Pratibha<br />@needanidplease</span></div>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-53019161833549241702014-05-14T12:34:00.002-04:002014-05-14T12:34:42.270-04:00#55WordChallenge Week 12 <span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For
those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a
story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been
blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, past contests can
be found here. <span style="color: #ea9999;">The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday
and ends at noon the following Tuesday. Winners will be posted Wednesday. </span>The story is based on one of three photo
prompts. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic
details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that
can be done and done well. </span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">
<span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I am no longer requiring that the story be posted in the comment section
below, although you can if you choose. Instead, post the story in your
blog, then post a link in the comment section, along with your
twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the
winner. Again, if you don't have a blog, feel free to post in the
comment section. On Wednesdays I will post the winning stories in the
blog post. </span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">And what does the winner get? How about a badge, right sidebar,) which
can proudly be displayed on your blog or website? There are 3, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a Winners badge, an Honorable Mention and an
Overachiever badge. To be eligible for the Overachiever Badge, you need
to use all 3 prompts.
And here we go...</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Photo Prompts:</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-wDXADUkAHEW2pBeZFb0pb8fBwHB3tCuexy0KIlHNRr9LlICJ1VgipEQuUaafaeTBcCdF2awhQ4a1XD1EqfAxIa7lcJ7pGPA5fJor6zMFMMGtRcsaWtxFm4P3OlUpuRdv4hZTrZ-Blff/s1600/people-in-the-park-1335805452tbA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-wDXADUkAHEW2pBeZFb0pb8fBwHB3tCuexy0KIlHNRr9LlICJ1VgipEQuUaafaeTBcCdF2awhQ4a1XD1EqfAxIa7lcJ7pGPA5fJor6zMFMMGtRcsaWtxFm4P3OlUpuRdv4hZTrZ-Blff/s1600/people-in-the-park-1335805452tbA.jpg" height="400" width="263" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/For%20those%20that%20are%20uninitiated,%20the%2055%20Word%20Challenge%20is%20a%20contest%20to%20write%20a%20story%20in%2055%20words%20or%20less.%20Not%20an%20easy%20task,%20but%20fun%20and%20I%20have%20been%20blown%20away%20by%20some%20of%20the%20entries.%20See%20for%20yourself,%20past%20contests%20can%20be%20found%20here.%20The%20challenge%20begins%20at%20noon%20Eastern%20time%20every%20Wednesday%20and%20ends%20at%20noon%20the%20following%20Tuesday.%20Winners%20will%20be%20posted%20Wednesday.%20The%20story%20is%20based%20on%20one%20of%20three%20photo%20prompts.%20My%20only%20request%20is%20no%20porn.%20I%20don%27t%20want%20to%20hear%20graphic%20details.%20If%20it%20is%20erotic,%20make%20it%20titillating,%20not%20obscene.%20I%20know%20that%20can%20be%20done%20and%20done%20well.%20%20%20%20I%20am%20no%20longer%20requiring%20that%20the%20story%20be%20posted%20in%20the%20comment%20section%20below,%20although%20you%20can%20if%20you%20choose.%20Instead,%20post%20the%20story%20in%20your%20blog,%20then%20post%20a%20link%20in%20the%20comment%20section,%20along%20with%20your%20twitter%20handle%20or%20email%20address,%20so%20I%20can%20contact%20you%20if%20you%20are%20the%20winner.%20Again,%20if%20you%20don%27t%20have%20a%20blog,%20feel%20free%20to%20post%20in%20the%20comment%20section.%20On%20Wednesdays%20I%20will%20post%20the%20winning%20stories%20in%20the%20blog%20post.%20%20%20And%20what%20does%20the%20winner%20get?%20How%20about%20a%20badge,%20right%20sidebar,)%20which%20can%20proudly%20be%20displayed%20on%20your%20blog%20or%20website?%20There%20are%203,%20a%20Winners%20badge,%20an%20Honorable%20Mention%20and%20an%20Overachiever%20badge.%20To%20be%20eligible%20for%20the%20Overachiever%20Badge,%20you%20need%20to%20use%20all%203%20prompts.%20And%20here%20we%20go...%20%20%20Photo%20Prompts:">People In A Park</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMOMchP_w90YJW1E9o3IHEfsjJOC92FP_w_g_xIyBdk7AmzWL4Sy03H3sMUiyQ_hjVXxvY9UIRKDaAOsvS8NOGelU5wIonBL_GnVYsMyqTtzlm-lzFRjh5wmBJee3V3OYbIX_vcngevFG/s1600/old-chain-bridge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMOMchP_w90YJW1E9o3IHEfsjJOC92FP_w_g_xIyBdk7AmzWL4Sy03H3sMUiyQ_hjVXxvY9UIRKDaAOsvS8NOGelU5wIonBL_GnVYsMyqTtzlm-lzFRjh5wmBJee3V3OYbIX_vcngevFG/s1600/old-chain-bridge.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=48688&picture=old-chain-bridge">Old Chain Bridge</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEwJ6ToGA-iVaGLqJK2qNcwZ3OIjv56XFlYWczw-d-UPZEspC5KlaZoJ8BiSw-HTmcdpD72u2m2UhBSFDflDb6bHIYx46Leg9cpetvSuDfqkO-soEm5G3KyO2EXqu9QZatrKv5M2ueSIo/s1600/roaring-tiger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEwJ6ToGA-iVaGLqJK2qNcwZ3OIjv56XFlYWczw-d-UPZEspC5KlaZoJ8BiSw-HTmcdpD72u2m2UhBSFDflDb6bHIYx46Leg9cpetvSuDfqkO-soEm5G3KyO2EXqu9QZatrKv5M2ueSIo/s1600/roaring-tiger.jpg" height="235" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=38150&picture=roaring-tiger"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Roaring Tiger</span></a></td></tr>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-70437585393017675672014-05-14T12:15:00.003-04:002014-05-14T12:15:45.102-04:00Winner #55WordChallenge: Week Eleven<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;">
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Tough decision this week. All the stories were wonderful, but there is one that I liked just a wee bit more. So after much debating, here is my decision...</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Honorable Mention: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/NadaNightStar">@NadaNightStar </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The earth is old. It knows all our stories, our laughs and worries. It has seen and felt children playing and others crying. It has laughed with them and wept with them. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Their stories will always be etched in its dirt and trees, to be carried and remembered for all eternity. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Overachiever<span style="font-size: large;">: </span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/mishmhem"><span style="font-size: large;">@mishmhem </span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Injustice</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Ethan stood at his crying wall, bemoaning the injustice of it all. He had only left his toy truck out a short while and now a tree had grown up through it. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> It was so unfair.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> “Perhaps,” the low rumbling voice of the wall surprised him. “You shouldn’t have left your toys out so long.”</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> @mishmhem</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> 55 words </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Winner: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://twitter.com/PurpleQueenNL">@PurpleQueenNL</a> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thomas listened to the wall, but it refused to talk. He was going to have to ask the trees; they’d help, they’d tell him where those mean boys from next door had hidden his truck. He’d seen those boys kick their roots and break their branches - they were nasty; the trees wouldn’t cover for them. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">55 Words</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok, grab your badges and be looking for the new challenge to be along shortly.</span></div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-47272502053515476932014-05-07T12:00:00.000-04:002014-05-07T16:50:03.257-04:00#55WordChallenge Week Eleven: Tears Of The Innocent<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For
those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a
story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been
blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, past contests can
be found here. <span style="color: #ea9999;">The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday
and ends at noon the following Tuesday. Winners will be posted Wednesday. </span>The story is based on one of three photo
prompts. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic
details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that
can be done and done well. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> I am no longer requiring that the story be posted in the comment section
below, although you can if you choose. Instead, post the story in your
blog, then post a link in the comment section, along with your
twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the
winner. Again, if you don't have a blog, feel free to post in the
comment section. On Wednesdays I will post the winning stories in the
blog post. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">And what does the winner get? How about a badge, right sidebar,) which
can proudly be displayed on your blog or website? There are 3, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a Winners badge, an Honorable Mention and an
Overachiever badge. To be eligible for the Overachiever Badge, you need
to use all 3 prompts.
And here we go...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Photo Prompts:</span><br />
<br />
<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Sad Child" class="okraj" src="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/30000/nahled/sad-child.jpg" height="615" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="407" /></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Lonely Old Toy" class="okraj" src="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/40000/nahled/lonely-old-toy.jpg" height="264" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=48687&picture=haunted-garden">Haunted Garden</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6584936835199117355.post-85444831846594943212014-05-07T08:02:00.000-04:002014-05-07T08:02:25.180-04:00WInner 55 Word Challenge: Week 10<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whew... for a minute there I thought I wasn't going to be able to announce winners. When I transferred the posts from Jezri's Nightmares to the new 55 Word Challenge blog, the comments didn't come along... and I had deleted all the ones from the older blog. However, thanks to the internet, nothing is ever truly deleted and I was able to recover the entries. So, apologies first... I am really late with this. I don't always have my head screwed on right, and in this case it came off and everything spilled out into one yucky mess. But it is screwed back on and I have winners for you! So without any further ado...</span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8EkVLhRbpYk/UyCFgmG7f4I/AAAAAAAAH_8/pn4KrXRFAfU/s1600/551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8EkVLhRbpYk/UyCFgmG7f4I/AAAAAAAAH_8/pn4KrXRFAfU/s320/551.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Clara pranced across the porch roof to see what made the noise. A quick
sniff of the air confirmed what she saw: it was just the mail man. Good,
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RtHPcW03AC8/UyCFKc9GaWI/AAAAAAAAH_s/yfJFnhoNwos/s1600/Caleb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RtHPcW03AC8/UyCFKc9GaWI/AAAAAAAAH_s/yfJFnhoNwos/s1600/Caleb.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> “Enjoy it while you can”<br /><br /> His heart danced. With the sun burning above he knew it was only a matter of time.<br /><br /> “Your time will come”<br /> His claws gripped. Navigating position he was alert to his attacker.<br /><br /> “I dare you to throw another”<br /><br /> His body flew. Sinking into the child’s face Mr Tinkles felt joy<br /><br /> 55 words<br /> @fifty5words </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A New Day<br /><br /> Fluffy, cold and fun, such is snow. Some laughter here, a snowball there; giggles from a group of children.<br />
Then they all go home, cuddle their teddy bears in the comfort of
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<a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1774190135/Nelleia.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" class="media-image" data-height="235" data-width="196" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1774190135/Nelleia.GIF" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">The sun burned bright in the sky, gleaming over blades of grass and
shiny tree leaves. The day was beautiful and shining. The darkness under
the ground seeped slowly. Thin fingers reached up, engulfing any roots
that it came across. The heat of the sun had seeped into the soil as the
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