Friday, July 02, 2010

Flash 55 – Who Are You?

05It began as a simple pimple on his forehead.
It turned red and ugly. It stood out like a devil’s horn.
He poked and prodded it. He squeezed and rubbed it.
It grew into a boil the size of a putrid melon.
When it popped, it brought out his true self and he was free.
0 - green butterfly  Tales on Tuesday will be skipped on July 5, 2010.

It will be back on July 12, 2010 and the theme will be “Eight Is Enough” suggested by Karen_RN

This Tuesday, July 5th, 2010 join us for Portrait of Words.
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0 - green butterfly  Today we played:

Write a story in exactly 55 words.
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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousFri Jul 02, 04:54:00 AM EDT

    Did it splat on the mirror? LOL Loved this my friend and thanks for the shout out. Much appreciated :)

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  2. UnknownFri Jul 02, 05:50:00 AM EDT

    LOL...I've had a few like that!

    And the accompanying illustration...Perfect!

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  3. secret agent womanFri Jul 02, 06:43:00 AM EDT

    Now how am I supposed to eat breakfast after that???

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  4. Brian MillerFri Jul 02, 07:16:00 AM EDT

    yikes. momma always said not to pop em' guess i know why now...

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  5. PattiKenFri Jul 02, 08:08:00 AM EDT

    One can only imagine what nastiness he had festering within his soul. Blech. This was a very graphic 55, and almost a bit smelly.

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  6. Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades.Fri Jul 02, 09:00:00 AM EDT

    LOL Nessa!!!
    <><

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  7. John (@bookdreamer)Fri Jul 02, 09:17:00 AM EDT

    pssss...feels good. My 55 here

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  8. FelicitasFri Jul 02, 10:15:00 AM EDT

    LOL! Every girls' worst nightmare!

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  9. JeanieFri Jul 02, 10:15:00 AM EDT

    Excellent imagery in 55 words.

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  10. anthonynorthFri Jul 02, 10:16:00 AM EDT

    I used to feel a bit of a devil when I popped 'em ;-)
    Enjoyed this.

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  11. Finding PamFri Jul 02, 10:23:00 AM EDT

    This was very graphic and it was pretty gross. Just shows how good a writer you are in 55 words.

    Have a great 4th of July.

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  12. quillyFri Jul 02, 12:16:00 PM EDT

    Cyclops!

    This was disgustingly wonderful or wonderfully disgusting.

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  13. Monkey ManFri Jul 02, 12:35:00 PM EDT

    Yikes! Your 55 really brought out the sick and twisted in comments. Cool. My 55 is HERE .

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  14. Alice AudreyFri Jul 02, 01:06:00 PM EDT

    His third eye is a pimple? Ewwwww.

    Good think I like going "Ewwww."

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  15. Nara MaloneFri Jul 02, 04:09:00 PM EDT

    The sad thing is that some days this is exactly what writing feels like. ;)

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  16. julianaFri Jul 02, 04:18:00 PM EDT

    this was delightfully gross and quite awesome :)

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  17. G-ManFri Jul 02, 05:06:00 PM EDT

    Vanessa Kilmer....
    YUCK!!!
    Deliciously Gross!
    I love puss filled 55's
    You Rock And Pop Baby!!
    Have a Kick Ass Week-End, and God Bless America!

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  18. AnonymousFri Jul 02, 11:29:00 PM EDT

    Um don't you mean the 6th and the 13th of July? hmm....one too many woo woo's perhaps? LOL

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  19. hopeSat Jul 03, 12:17:00 PM EDT

    Yikes! What a picture you painted.

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  20. MikeSat Jul 03, 05:34:00 PM EDT

    Been there, done that!!! LOL

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  21. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallSat Jul 03, 07:17:00 PM EDT

    very unique 55..

    mine is up on blogger account..
    Happy July 4th!

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  22. william mansonSun Jul 04, 05:20:00 PM EDT

    A BRILLIANT 55 FRIEND LOVED THE IMAGE XX

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  23. RATue Jul 13, 07:14:00 AM EDT

    Scary things can happen... or was it a blessing? Great Flash 55. Have a wonderful week, Nessa :)

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  24. ~✽Mumsy✽~Sun Jul 18, 07:29:00 AM EDT

    Lol..at least he found his true self!!!

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