WILDsound has announced their 10 Twitter Short Story Winners for this round. The first winners of 2016. Now their 140 character stories will be made into a video.
Read the 10 winners:
Never Say Never by David Court
She said she wouldn’t date me, even if I were the last man on earth. The virus took an age to create and propagate. I guess we’ll find out.
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Stupid George by Linda Ward
George took a sip of beer, then he saw the date, ANNIVERSARY!
He noticed 20 floral vases delivered next door. He stole one. Sheila cried when she read, “Rest in Peace.”
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Rise of the Machines by Mark Turley
When the 129 killed the mayor, folk blamed the driver. Soon they had run amok, high on diesel. Earth was theirs. No-one suspected the buses.
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The Argument by Paula Roscoe
He shouted she was a witch; she cried. He implied that she was evil; she wailed. He reminded her that she was dead – and she was gone
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The Chicken Factory! by Philip Rowarth
Life and death in a day everyday is how He spent his summer at a facility for chicken production! The sight, smell and fear horrified most newbies ; somehow He survived this temporary hell hole.
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A child’s place by Ligia Ojeda
Understanding the world at 5, Matias questions,
-Why can’t I see myself with my own eyes?
Blinks, and remains in great awe.
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Remembering by Shire Lyon
He caressed her cheek and looked into her green eyes. Her head in his hands, he pressed his lips firmly against hers and kissed her.
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Heart of a Stone by Kate Duff
Kicked down the road
Homeless
Till that kid picked me up
Put me in his pocket
Lumpy lining sure
But it was nice to be
Loved for a moment
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Hope by Tanya S. Thamkruphat
Frozen at a crossroads of emotions.
Lost, torn once again.
Tears give way to blurred visions, damp dreams.
Hope whispers, “I’m here.”
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Mission Accomplished by Vivienne Kearns
The window was open. He stepped outside and fell into the darkness. The cameras rolled. His career as a stuntman had begun.
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FREE – TWITTER SHORT STORY FESTIVAL
Submit your 140 character story and have it performed by a professional actor
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/140_characters.html
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