Six Sentence Story

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I like a song with a good beat. It has to be varied, not a drone of the same type. The best is usually provided by the drums/percussionist. My favorite part of the band is percussion. The other instruments would be lost without their base-pun intended. Perseverance and strength are required to learn to be a drummer.

https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2022/08/21/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-226/

House Edge

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Mike started to feel sick. He never liked to float while doing the gambler gig. Vegas, Reno, sure, but doing a number on a Louisiana boat? Not his choice. It was a request from the supposed “crown” of his department in the DOJ. Mike never liked the guy and figured he would always be sent on these shit assignments until someone fired his boss. Of course everyone knew the boss took bribes but Mike just needed to find that one memento to prove it.

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https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2022/08/21/rdp-sunday-float/

http://cyranny.com/2022/08/21/memento-word-of-the-day-challenge/

http://fivedotoh.com/2022/08/21/fowc-with-fandango-gambler/

https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2022/08/21/three-things-challenge-m62/Your three words today are:
CROWN
NUMBER
REQUEST

“Don’t worry about the story’s goofiness. A sensible one would have had us all in the cooler.” SS

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Jo had this unrelenting habit when a mean rumor would cross his path, usually one laden with exotic secrets, of deciding to seek the truth. On the chance that a haven of validity was hidden in the “lie”, he was a fool of a detective. To top it off, much to his wife’s concern, he housed his bony frame inside a thirties style suit and adorned a matching hat, making him feel like Sam Spade on a mission. Dashiell Hammett would be proud.

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https://sundaywhirl.wordpress.com/2022/08/21/wordle-566/

MLMM Saturday Mix

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My technical skills admittedly bowed

Bytes and bits relatively unknown

It doesn’t bode well in the long run

When the bight of red tape is not fun

It takes a bite out of my favorite hobby

I wonder then if I should lobby

For less changes that seem to constantly disrupt

My daily scribbling in a manner abrupt.

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https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2022/08/20/double-take-saturday-mix-20-august-2022/#like-23113

Wedding Day

https://www.weddingdressfantasy.com

“Far be it for me…(words usually followed by unsolicited advice from an old person when they really want to say:do as I say)…to contradict your opinion or rekindle old wounds…certainly not, but do you really think purple is the right choice?”

“Mom, when I made the decision of withdrawal from my first marriage, I vowed the days of a false pure white wedding gown was not for me. The white dress is only a metaphor.

“Well I just don’t want you sending the wrong message!”

“And what message is that? That I’m in love and passionate about being married to someone who feels the same?”

Finally, mom gave up, realizing she was wrong.

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***This story is certainly a fantasy😄

http://fivedotoh.com/2022/08/19/fowc-with-fandango-rekindle/

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2022/08/19/rdp-friday-purple/

http://cyranny.com/2022/08/19/metaphor-word-of-the-day-challenge/

https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2022/08/18/withdrawal/

https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2022/08/19/your-daily-word-prompt-contradict-ydwordprompt-august-19-2022/

Pizazz

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The Birmingham Times

What a wonderful word, this pizazz

It sounds exciting as lively jazz

A mysterious word full of anticipation

Not used in usual syncopation

It’s more of a stand alone

One whose mystery you keep for your own

Thinking of names like Dizzy, Monk, or Fitzgerald

All of whom who easily could herald…pizazz.

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https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2022/08/18/ragtag-daily-prompt-thursday-pizazz/