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First of all, welcome back to the quill and parchment club! Nice to know the lure of writing has snagged you again, Andrei. Hope the move has gone well.

The challenge of 5 words feels VERY daunting. I’ll play with it but Hemingway’s bar is very high.

I’ve had a weird dry spell … using the 50 and 100 worders to get myself back on the horse.

Happy writing ✍️

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Apr 26Liked by Andrei Atanasov

‘Interior Designer Wanted’ was my favourite !

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Apr 26Liked by Andrei Atanasov

He. She. Stone unreturned. Again.

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14 hrs agoLiked by Andrei Atanasov

Corpse Hemingway can't write. Victory.

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I very much like "Since you died, it’s rained." Says so much in so few words. And the last story, so full of wisdom!

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May 5Liked by Andrei Atanasov

The great power of words, amazing stories in few letters. The first, is the one I like the most, there's no bigger enemy than ourselves... Hope you new house is as comfortable as you deserve, and that you've found your inspiration again. 😊

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All are pretty good, Andrei. But my favorite two are:

Privacy

Don’t come in. I’m dying.

Consequences

Since you died, it’s rained.

Fantastic! Because Hemingway is Hemingway, it's hard to have one's boot on his neck; but you managed to grab him by the beard and give his head a nice shake.

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Wow these are really interesting! The interior designer one is my favorite; way to turn that concept on its head!

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Apr 29Liked by Andrei Atanasov

Dad’s Broken Promise hits hard! Awesome.

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The other brilliant thing about Hemingway's story is that it didn't need a title...

I know someone who wrote a very short flash story (10 or 20 words) with a title that was four times longer than the story... Cheating!

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Bravo. I very much enjoyed this Andrei.

Here's my attempt at a 5 word story: Rickshaw Driver Wanted - Happiness Calling.

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Apr 28·edited Apr 28Liked by Andrei Atanasov

Privacy and Consequences pierced my heart. Lovely! 👏

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Apr 28Liked by Andrei Atanasov

I think you’re onto something with “Unbirthday.” 💙

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I enjoyed this. Didn’t know you. I do now. (It’s nine words, damn.)

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Apr 27Liked by Andrei Atanasov

Very impressive, Andrei! I don't think I could ever manage something like this.

I think "Consequences" is my favourite here.

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