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Old 09-25-2007, 05:33 PM   #1
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A Drink (93 words/Graphic Language)

The baby was crying again: no bottle in the pram. Heather ignored him and continued down the street. The night was cold and she couldn’t be bothered. Nowhere to go and all he could do was moan like his dad. Get me a drink, please god, help me, I need a drink. Help me. Please. Please. No money and they both wanted a fucking drink. But her fault, eh, her fault them never having money. Everything always her fault. Fucking arseholes. The both of them. Don’t give a shit about anyone but themselves.
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Old 09-25-2007, 05:51 PM   #2
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Like a flash or a prose poem? I think this would work (better). I liked it anyway.
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Old 09-26-2007, 08:53 PM   #3
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Yeah, it's a flash.

Thanks for the comment!
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Old 09-26-2007, 09:08 PM   #4
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Interesting little bit. I don't like the MC very much. I think she's pretty damn selfish to be honest, but I think that might have been what you were going for.

One nit to pick. In a piece where you limit your words to less than 100, I think the verb "to be" should be cut as often as possible. The writing would be more sharp and precise if stronger verbs were used.

That's all I have.

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Old 09-27-2007, 03:08 PM   #5
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The effects of alcoholism shown in less than 100 words, a great feat.

Well done.
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Old 10-09-2007, 01:21 PM   #6
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Cheers everyone!
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