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Ben Syverson
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2/11
Lessons Learned
You think you know me. But I’ve fooled you with my ordinary clothing and passive manner. I want you to think I’m weak, submissive ...
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1/30
Gnomes and Gardens and Stones, Oh My!
It was the weirdest plant Charlotte had ever seen- and she’d seen many in her 22 years as a Master Gardener. First of all, it seemed ...
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1/16
Plant V.S Humans
Listen, kid. The world isn't what it seems to be. Never was. Not until those blasted plants started strangling people and taking over ...
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12/23
An app in bloom
Improbably, the asteroid landed dead center in the royal cherry blossom orchard, sending pink petals deep into the atmosphere. On this ...
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11/29
Tragic Magic
Harold breathlessly wolfed down his Eggs Benedict, crumbs flying in all directions. His disgruntled assistant, Patrice, watched on ...
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11/29
A Serf Through Time
It was Halloween Night. Or “All Hallows’ Eve” as your coworker Gary would probably say. The moon was full, just like Gary was full ...
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11/29
Operation Trolled By Siri
"You're insane!" The polished British accent of the victim doesn't faze you as you let out an evil laugh, starting off the bomb. You're ...
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11/23
Snowy Origin
Contestants, welcome to the first episode of the first season of The Great British Babushka Show! You have the fabric, scissors, thread ...
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11/22
The Hills are Alive
Sara strode up the hill. Malik struggled to keep up with her. She reached the crest of the hill, slightly out of breath, perspiration ...
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11/13
Shysters On the Trail
As the sun set over the rocky horizon, Joe fell into a fitful sleep and dreamed of the city and his mother baking cookies. In his sleep ...
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11/10
Migration Treason
Thunder shook the cornfields of the Sinclair estate just as a murder of crows descended upon the front steps. The eldest crow stepped ...
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11/4
Voice
Peter is name my...problem a have I...backwards speak I...me understand to difficult Is...alone so feel I. Me help!
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11/2
Cherry Celery Celeste
"Did I ever tell you about my 47 children?"
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11/1
Mini Mayor for President
It was a quarter to midnight and the fire raged at the old sawmill. The townspeople gathered along the Sequoia River, staring in disbelief ...
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10/31
Let’s Get Beached
I sidled up to the bar. "I'll take a Swollen Headbanger on the Beach." The bartender looked at me funny. It's not a complicated drink: ...
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10/31
Flat Earth Toothers
Our story starts, by a beaver being abducted by aliens. Yes, pretty WEIRD right? The aliens take this beaver to an earth... shaped ...
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10/31
Le Pump King
Everyone in the trailer lurched forward as the hay ride abruptly ended. The engine went silent just as the headlights shut off. Where ...
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10/30
Blond Comet Jehoshaphat
This is a quick story. Just seconds and everything will happen. Do not close your eyes, don’t even blink cause the story may end and ...
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10/6
Tattuna
Marvin the Mackerel lives a simple life: he eats, he swims and he poops. Today, however, would be different, unbeknownst to Marvin ...
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10/6
CyberDrive 2: Deadly Web Sight
As he looked at his wife, her features became more symmetrical. Makeup appeared, and her hair took on an unnatural shine. A button ...
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10/6
The fairy dilema
Once upon a time, in a small house in the forest there was a fairy called Tinky Winky. She was sparkly and full of joy, she liked to ...
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9/23
True Blue
The air was cool. The perfect temperature for a ‘night hike’, which is what Ted and his friends called smoking weed behind the local ...
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9/13
Fright Flight
The glider was coming in low and fast, approaching from the north. The silent plane meant the pilot could hear snatches of conversation ...
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8/24
The Garden of Edam
Humanity's greatest engineering achievement is also its most tightly kept secret. 50 years ago, hundreds of people contributed to the ...
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8/5
Pinball Wizard(s)
There was a time, many centuries ago, when Merlin and Mavis were trusted and true friends. They studied each other’s craft and sparred ...
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7/15
Flashy shorts
The scent of spring was in the air. Floral. A pleasant change from the past few months of snow. Finally, a chance to wear my new shorts ...
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7/10
Lincoln in the Beyhive
"Well, you're the last person I ever expected to see here," Abraham Lincoln One said to Abraham Lincoln Two as he casually drew his ...
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Off to the Races
I never did trust Dane, and now I knew why. He clapped his hands, and a dozen human impersonators lurched toward me in perfect unison ...
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Zelda’s Apprehension
“We need more people if this is going to work! Invite everyone you can think of to join us”, he exclaimed.
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