November Story Challenge 2009 - The Gift

Unequal Gifts

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Unequal gifts

by Jennifer Brock

Sibling rivalry is a powerful thing. Sixteen years of his twin sister receiving obviously superior presents sends a boy into an unusual battle of wills with his father. How far is he willing to go to prove a point? (This one runs a little longer than the challenge guidelines wanted.)

Cynthia and the Christmas Gift

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Cynthia and the Christmas Gift
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By Portia Bennett

While researching Cindy and Bobbie’s adventures, I found a reference to a little event that occurred during their Christmas break when they were in high school. Some of the details weren’t available, but I think you can probably fill in what happened.

It Wasn't in the Cards

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“Look, children, let us focus on what ta do now. Until I sleep, dis change can be undone, but only by you, Charlie. I give ta you de power over de fate o' your friends.”

From within her bosom, Mama Lavise pulled out a locket and opened it before Charlie. In it were two tiny worry dolls, one brown and in trousers and a t-shirt, the other pink and in a dress.

“Switch de dolls' clothin' ta make things as dey were. You have 'til I get home an' lay me head down. Good day, children.”

Please enjoy my submission for the November Story Challenge 2009 - The Gift, It Wasn't in the Cards.

- EKitty

I Am Like Water

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I Am Like Water
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Lilith Langtree


On Mid-Autumn's Day, Rich Ockerson received a gift from his best friend's uncle that had far reaching consequences.

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