Microfic Roundup
March 04-09
How long should a title for a 500 word story be? I keep pondering this. On the one hand a brusque title doesn’t give a reader much to work with. I suppose that’s part of the point of the “preview” snippet, but do those always display? And on the other hand you don’t want to ramble at someone before they’ve even clicked a link. Definitely something I will be chewing over/reading up on/experimenting with.
Minding The Potion Shop
It is a goose. Of course.<br />"You're not Madam Velma!"<br />It is an *observant* goose.
Leeron Heywood
The House Only Sings When It Rains
Used to be I'd need earplugs to get to sleep. But now... it's so beautiful.
Leeron Heywood
The Gift Of Borrowed Life
I hold her hand tight. I'm not letting her go.
Leeron Heywood
Mistaken Identity
Look, buddy, my shift starts soon. Tests are all negative. I'm not a vampire.
Leeron Heywood
The Lost Playground
We never thought to wonder where they came from, or what happened to the owners. We were kids.
Leeron Heywood
Free To A Good Den
Dragons collect things. They're well known for it. And this small hapless predator was stirring instincts.
Leeron Heywood