This is really fun- I love short stories, and I really love seeing the different stories arise out of a central theme or idea.
MBC, you're full of ****, mister. What a fantastic story!
Traci, I believe I know that chick you wrote of, but she was offed by a serial killer a few years back. Sorry....* (Huge snaps on the story, though- punky and right up my alley!)
Eliza, I read your story right after I posted mine and immediately felt guilty, as though Emily had caused your person's difficulties. I assure you, she made certain the house was empty before torching it! Great read, ty!!
CP, my initial idea was too similar to your wonderful story, so I changed it this morning. (Now I see all the typos and rough spots, but oh well....) Thanks for getting this going- great fun!
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My sis-in-law was very much like Lena, but she wasn't able to rise above the dreck and was killed a few years back).