I didn’t win but this was my entry.  I liked it, though in hindsight I can see a few things I’d change, such as the last line.

To see the winning entry and other notable entrants go here:

NPR Three Minute Fiction

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Single Male Seeks Soulmate

“Single Male, 32, short, dumpy and troll-like, seeks female soulmate.  Must have kind heart, sense of humor and love cabs.”

Cabs?  Gayle reread the words again as she sipped a cappuccino at her tiny table near the door.  Surely that was a typo and he’d meant cats.  His words made her smile.  Who wrote that type of ad except someone with a great sense of humor?  Overcome by impulse, she punched his number into her cell phone.  A deep male voice answered, the background sounds of his environment threatening to drown out his words. Continue reading →

An AW buddy of mine is hosting a short fiction contest this week.  Check it out and enter if you feel inspired.  She has many images from which to choose.

Regan Leigh’s Images to Words Contest

3/8/10 UPDATE: I won!  Woot-woot!  The judges were very kind to me and my colleagues most humbling.

Here’s my 250 words or less entry, using this picture:

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