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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 125, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 8 months ago
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Activist; Newsroom; SteampunkTruth or Lies?
Bernard was, yet again, standing on his street corner soapbox – speaking the truth as he understood it to all who would stop to listen to his oratory.
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 124, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 8 months ago
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Tea Lover; Restaurant; MemoirTea for … Three?
It happened late one afternoon, as I was sitting in a small restaurant in the quaint English town of Darjeeling. I had just ordered a cup of my […]
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 123, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 9 months ago
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Guard; Exhibition Hall; ThrillerJust Another Night Shift
“Who’s there?” Gottlieb barked nervously into the darkness of the hall.
“I didn’t sign up for this crap.” He muttered as he shone his flashli […]
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 122, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 9 months ago
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Bridegroom; Steamer; MemoirWedding Blues
It all started with a steamer.
You know, one of those portable jobs that seamstresses use to get last-minute creases out of satin wedding gowns. Anyway, the […]
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, RESULTS – Microcosms 121, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 9 months ago
I’d like, if I may, to offer a mention to Angelique Pacheco who by all accounts was neck in neck with me vote-wise. By far the wittier story of the two, in my opinion, but my humble thanks to all who, once again […]
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 121, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 9 months ago
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Politician; Airfield/Airport; CrimePlaying Games
The small airstrip is deserted at this time of night; the only visible lights come from the interior of the dark sedan idling between two […]
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 118, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 10 months ago
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Bittersweet – Noelle AdamsLove into Eternity
She sat alone, the oppressive silence broken only by the faint creak, creak, creak of her chair as she slowly rocked back and forth, back and forth. She […]
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 117, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 10 months ago
Really love the way you’ve woven all the loose threads if random lines into a cohesive, and thought provoking story.
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 117, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 10 months ago
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#114 – She just floated along in her bubble.Crazy and Haunted
Lucy was a bit of a dreamer. She floated through life in her own little bubble, not caring a whit what the rest of the world t […]
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 116, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 10 months ago
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Truck Driver; Warehouse; CrimeA Blood Red Sunday
They called it ‘Bloody Sunday’.
Don Giovanni and his men arrived first, followed shortly after by ‘The Wolf’ and his crew.
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 115, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 11 months ago
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Secretary; Elevator; RomanceLove in an Elevator
“Dammit!” Melanie exclaimed in disgust.
This was the third time this week that the elevator had stuck.
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 114, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 11 months ago
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Assassin; Venice; ThrillerTimes Of War
“It is time, Monsignor,” the advisor whispered in the ear of the priest. “If we are to do this, it must be now.”
With great haste, the two fled the resid […]
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 113, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 11 months ago
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Émigré; Italian Monastery; DramaRemember, Remember…
18 September 1793
An émigré.
That was the word they said I should use when I wrote, the monks that took me in in my flight from the rev […] -
Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 111, on the site Microcosms 6 years, 11 months ago
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Socialite; Train; MemoirHopes and Dreams
“A socialite is supposed to show decorum at all times,” my mother drilled into my head repeatedly. “Just because you don’t ‘work’ in the conventiona […]
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 110, on the site Microcosms 7 years ago
You really bring across the jaded outlook that seems natural for a crime reporter.
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 110, on the site Microcosms 7 years ago
WOW. Really heavy subject.
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 110, on the site Microcosms 7 years ago
Love the references to the origins of Gonzo journalism, style is quite accurate too. The twist at the end really lends a humorous edge to the whole story.
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 110, on the site Microcosms 7 years ago
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Gonzo Journalist; House Party; CrimeThe Real Monsters Walk Among Us
I walked into the dingy bar and saw him immediately, sitting hunched over at my regular table. A cop with a conscience – who […]
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 109, on the site Microcosms 7 years ago
Oops….. word count 77
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Nikky Olivier commented on the post, Microcosms 109, on the site Microcosms 7 years ago
Best line I’ve read in a long while
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