The Short, Short-Story Omnibus-1
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Here's a really short story....one of 35 in this Omnibus of short, short-stories.
By Bernard Block
Short stories in this Omnibus-1 are a form of short fictional narrative prose. Short stories tend to me more concise and to the point than longer works of fiction, such as novellas and novels. Because of their brevity, successful ones rely on literary devices such as character, plot, theme, language, and insight to a greater extent than long-form fiction.
One of the things that intrigues us as we formulated this book, how long does a short-story have to be within our definition. We picked 500-2,000 words as our range. Some are shorter, some are longer, but not by much.
We do have a challenge for you, however. Can you write a short story shorter than the one shown on the next page. If you can, there's a reward for you. Check what we have written for our very short story....it contains four words and three punctuations.
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35 Short, Short Stories Titles: How To Steal A Condo; Jordan & Johnathan; There's No Place Like Home; Creditworthy; Potty Training Can Be Costly; Cruising for Gold; It's A Dog's Life; The Bridge of Opportunity Only Knocks Once; Predicting; Chocolate Craziness; The Happy Printer; Who Is the Best?; The Tweakers; The Travelerrrrrrr; Keep The Lights Burning; The Hit Of The Show; "21" Gone Awry; Who You Gonna Call; Where's My Money Gone; A Fireman Is Nor Always a "Fireman"; No Drought About It; A Really Short Short-Story; The Sleeping Girl on the Couch; Modeling Around; So You Think You Are An Artist?; My Java Is Going South; Frauds, Frauds Everywhere; Ring, Ring; Doggie Chronic Stress; Beauty Is Only Skin Deep; Stealing Our Jobs; PI-Eyed; What's Hot / What's Not; Mickey's Calling; Make Sure Your Car Fits.
1 Short Novelette: Jim & Jan Lucky Inc.
About the Author
Bernard Block is a graduate of New York University, BA Degree with major in journalism.
Have worked in the publishing field as an editor, production manager and sales manager for a number of magazines.
Have also worked as an advertising account executive. Was Advertising and Public Relations Manager for the Ruco Division of Occidental Petroleum., a Fortune 500 Company for six years.
For the past 40 years has run his own business, Karandell Corp., publishing newsletters for private organizations, as well as my own magazines...YOUR HEALTH DIGEST, The DIGESTS , a publication aimed at specific zip codes and marketing areas, and HELP PHONE DIGEST for Senior Lifestyles.
For the past 23 years, have been Managing Editor, for a 55+ Condo. Wrote, Edited, Produced, and sold advertising for the CARRIAGE HILLS COURIER.
Have written and self-published a mystery-suspense book entitled "The Sleeping Girl on the Couch". Action takes place in the field of fine art.
Mr. Block is married and has three children.