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Flash Fiction by BenMay 5, 20175:38 pmMay 5, 2017
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A Quiet Corner Of The Map

I was a camper. Everyone hated me.
OMG NOOB CAMPER QUIT CAMPING U FAG.
Finding a quiet corner of the map – or a dark spot in a busy corner of the map -and picking off passers-by was, apparently, not cool.

Flash Fiction by BenMay 4, 201712:56 pmMay 4, 2017
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Anton dreams of armchairs

Anton has had a good month. His energy consumption is down and his reputation capital has doubled after volunteering at the Sunnyside Nursing Home. Content, he relaxes into his fabricated Eichholtz Goldoni armchair, swipes off his retina display and shuts his eyes.

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On Writing by BenMay 3, 20171:20 pmMay 3, 2017
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Taking Stock

Well, 108 days into this adventure, I thought I’d give an update on where I am, if only to collect my own thoughts and ensure I’m remaining focused.

I’ve had two lovely surprises over the last seven days.

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100-Worders by BenMay 2, 20173:09 pmMay 2, 2017
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Foxman (The Origin Story)

One day there is a dead fox in the road outside the school. It is all opened up, inside out.

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Flash Fiction by BenMay 1, 201710:12 pmMay 1, 2017
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The Escape

Jake removes his Bose headphones and stashes them in his rucksack as he turns into the estate. He needs every sense down this end of town where, lit by a full moon, giant concrete Tetris shapes litter the landscape, vomited up out of the ’60s architectural nightmare.

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Flash Fiction by BenApr 29, 201710:27 pmApril 29, 2017
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All There In Black And White

A farcical opening has me down a rook, two pawns and in check with the game 10 moves old. Only one way back.
‘Esther was asking after you this morning.’
As casual as you like. Don’t look up, let him soak in the information.

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Flash Fiction by BenApr 28, 20171:00 pmApril 28, 2017
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Luna Gets Played

Every morning the same: Ellis relearning how to get through Tiny Swing Door, pawing at it like Greg fumbling at the front door when he’s drunk and cuddles too hard.

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