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81words

Flash fiction in exactly 81 words, originally written for the (meanwhile defunct) website 81words.net. // Englische Mini-Prosa in genau 81 Worten, die ich ursprünglich mal für die mittlerweile verschwundene Webseite 81words.net geschrieben hatte.

81words

More honesty

„What are your new year's resolutions?“, Bella asked while they watched the fireworks. „More honesty“, Charlie thought. „More sports“, he said.

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So much beauty

He couldn‘t stop staring at the waterfall. Never before had he witnessed such an amazing display of the power of nature.

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It Never Is

He laughed. Then he startet to cry. He shook his head. Then he sighed. "How long?"

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Hemingway's Mojito

“This is a dream, right?“, I asked cautiously.‌ ‌“Smart little guy”, Hemingway said and ordered a mojito at the bar.‌

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No Fun at All

"I'm a hopeless case", Patrick said to his colleague. "I'm lost for new jokes. A comedian who cannot come up with a new joke!"

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Waiting For That Moment

She noticed a man on the other side of the road. He was just standing there, staring at the distance, apparently doing nothing. She waited for some minutes, but he didn't move.

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The Other Man

He turned and faced the other man. "Hey, you!" "You talkin' to me?"

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Stay Focused

He tried not to yawn. But he did. "Let me drive", she said. "Don't be stupid. You're tired."

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Signature Drink

The stranger dusted off his clothes and walked up to the bar, where he ordered a drink. "Where ya' headin'?", the barkeeper asked, eyeing him carefully.

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Meanwhile, Up in Heaven

Suddenly, I found myself in a wide, open space, surrounded by an almost blinding whiteness. "Is this heaven?", I asked the being next to me

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Man vs. Machine

The presentation was over. He'd done a good job. Surely, he had convinced them. But the audience remained silent.

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Bad Obsession

It was too late. She had noticed him and was already coming towards his table. "Guess who. Why haven't you answered my calls lately?"

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Everybody be cool

All of a sudden, the door of the jeweller's shop burst open in front of him. A masked man hurried away...

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A Goal in Life

They stared at the pouring rain through the café's dirty window. "Look at the weather. Suits my mood perfectly", he mumbled.

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162 words: Two short stories published in collection by 81words.net

As I previously explained, I tend to write short stories in English from time to time. Very short stories, to be precise – not more than 81 words long. But then again, that's the

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