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Fiction inspired by works already in existence. Remember, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

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A Matter of Perspective

Feb. 03, 2023 | Comments

January 16 Prompt: Any, any, fallen moon, written for Star Surgeon.
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Chapter 8: La Gambeta (Feb. 01, 2023) | Comments

"Change of direction," a quintessential move of el fútbol argentino to trick the opponent that looks and feels like a dance (Unusual Efforts).
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Check

Jan. 31, 2023 | Comments

Written for the January prompt: license.
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Chapter 7: Estar Remando en Dulce de Leche (Jan. 28, 2023) | Comments

"To be rowing in dulce de leche," a popular caramel milk-based sauce; a sticky situation (Language Answers, LLC).
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Nom Oublié

Jan. 27, 2023 | Comments

January 15 Prompt: any, any, I've got a lame claim to fame, written for Poe's "The Purloined Letter" featuring C. Auguste Dupin.
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Chapter 6: Mueve al Compás (Jan. 25, 2023) | Comments

"Move to the beat," the pleasurable coordination and timing of movement (Scientific American).
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Chapter 5: “Someone Who Needs Me” (Jan. 21, 2023) | Comments

Lyrics from "For Once in my Life," featured in the first episode of Teen Angels, written by Motown songwriters Ron Miller and Orlando Murden (Songfacts).
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Lustre

Jan. 20, 2023 | Comments

January 14 Prompt: Greek Myth, any, wine-dark skies, written for the legends of King Midas.
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Chapter 4: Juegos Amorosos (Jan. 18, 2023) | Comments

"Love Games," something that is not treated seriously (Cambridge Dictionary).
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Chapter 3: Amigos Nuevos (Jan. 14, 2023) | Comments

"New Friends," developed through shared experiences in which the people involved learn that their association is mutually gratifying (APA Dictionary of Psychology).

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