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The Last Leaf of Fall – #shortstory #amwriting
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The Last Leaf of Fall – #shortstory #amwriting

September 22, 2017March 18, 2018 Anne J.16 Comments

Juliana didn’t believe in small choices having far-reaching effects. Neither did she believe in destiny; at least not anymore.

“I grew up,” she would tell Alexis, her college best friend. “I had to. Soulmates don’t exist in my world, only arrangements.

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Sanity in the 21st Century

August 25, 2017August 24, 2017 Anne J.5 Comments

Entry to Cracked Flash Fiction on the 15th of July 2017. (262 words) SANITY IN THE 21st CENTURY “When we’re done with this whole… ah… ritual, I want my sanity back. Then, I can go back to my normal life.” Erlinda cackled. “You are truly crazy.” “What’s so funny? And why do you say I’m…… Continue reading Sanity in the 21st Century

Wicked
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Wicked

August 18, 2017August 18, 2017 Anne J.2 Comments

Entry to Cracked Flash Fiction on the 24th of June 2017. Prompt: “Why aren’t you obeying the laws of physics?” (261 words)   WICKED “Why aren’t you obeying the laws of physics?” he demanded, finally addressing me. I realized a few blocks ago that he was following me but I played it cool. I stopped…… Continue reading Wicked

One day in Paris
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One day in Paris

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017 Anne J.6 Comments

It was fate. I knew it was possible for a brief moment to change the course of one’s life. I just didn’t think that Paris would change me that way. It’s meant to be the most romantic city in the world. Wonderful memories to cherish forever were created in France. That was the plan.

By the river
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By the river

June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 Anne J.Leave a comment

This was my entry to Cracked Flash Fiction on the 17th of June 2017. There were only four entrants that week so the judge picked one winner (not me but the stories were great so I don’t feel bad) and she was able to give us all feedback. Here’s what she said about my story:…… Continue reading By the river

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Cave of Secrets

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 Anne J.3 Comments

This was my entry to Microcosms’ Contest on the 16th of June 2017. It’s my practice ground and I still do need a lot of practice but here’s what the judge said. “We had 12 awesome entries this week!” “This was a tough one. Lots of interesting responses to the prompts and a good deal of…… Continue reading Cave of Secrets

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Insanity – #100word #flashfiction

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 Anne J.4 Comments

Jane had long realized she was slightly insane. She had been happy about it. She knew she would choose, without even a hint of a doubt, a life of insanity over one of conformity or seriousness or formality, and she did. She would be insane for real if she had to be the person that…… Continue reading Insanity – #100word #flashfiction

If only for today
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If only for today

May 18, 2017May 18, 2017 Anne J.Leave a comment

‘If only for today’ was my entry to last week’s challenge over at Microcosms. Do visit the site and there you’ll find all the great entries from truly terrific writers. I feel like I’m one of them. Judge’s favorite line: “Like I didn’t know he was a weak swimmer.” Judge’s feedback, which for me says…… Continue reading If only for today

Point of No Return
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Point of No Return

May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 Anne J.3 Comments

Do visit Cracked Flash Fiction. It’s where magic happens. This was my entry last Saturday (left exactly as it was submitted). I struggled for hours and lost sleep, finishing and submitting only at about 03:00 am, South African time. The sacrifice paid off. This is my 2nd win. Yay! Judge: “You built a great character…… Continue reading Point of No Return

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Crazy to stay sane

April 14, 2017April 14, 2017 Anne J.7 Comments

Warning: Work-in-progress – unfinished  not-flash-fiction-anymore  ~~~~~~~ Oh, everyone just thought you were crazy, I can hear one of them say. No one utters a word but I hear the voices. I see it in their eyes. They all think the same: I’m insane. Perhaps I have indeed lost my sanity. No one says anything and…… Continue reading Crazy to stay sane

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Anne J.

I'm a Philippine island girl in Africa, a Filipino-South African. A mad banana woman that I am, I live "la vida loca". The banana part isn’t only because I'm Anna (Banana) but because an old boyfriend had observed that although Asian (yellow on the outside) I'm very much Caucasian in my way of thinking (white in the inside) and my actions, too. It's a rather accurate observation. I am that liberal-thinking and modern-acting Filipino... I remain my tragic-comedic self with a day job in slightly more serious field of Finance, Business Operations and Corporate Affairs.

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