by Kate Keeley
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March 4, 2007

The Next Big Thing--100 word stories, week 7--challenge

March 23, 2008 06:00 PM EDT (Updated: April 07, 2008 12:57 AM EDT)
views: 159 | rating: 10/10 (53 votes) | comments: 53

Moldy Bread Rag
 Our stories get fuzzy, but don't go stale

I leaned over Greg's shoulder while he typed. "You can't write that."

"Why not? It's semi-sensational." Greg read: "Simon Cowell's gone soft. Anonymous sources reveal..."

"He was nice. He does that occasionally," I said. "People will think he's using Viagra."

Greg looked at me like a fly perched on the end of his nose. "That would be a problem how?"

I sighed. "Just add the standard disclaimer."

Greg tapped the keys. "News contained in Moldy Bread Rag is intended as a supplement to--not a substitute for--the truth."
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Comments: 53

Mary Ann S. Mar 23, 2008, 6:16pm EDT
Very good story. You are a great writer.
Sandy F. Mar 23, 2008, 6:31pm EDT
Too funny, Kate. Is the Mouldy Bread Rag real? If not, why not?
Vivian P. Mar 23, 2008, 6:49pm EDT
love it
Marianne M. Mar 23, 2008, 7:20pm EDT
Great story, Kate! Loved the way you put all the prompt words together ... it's fascinating to read these, isn't it?!
Marge H. Mar 23, 2008, 8:48pm EDT
Sounds like a rag that I might subscribe to if you decide to publish it. LOL
penni d. Mar 23, 2008, 8:54pm EDT
oops!! loved it, and you used my pick for this week too, kate..lol...
*Holly *. Mar 23, 2008, 9:23pm EDT
Wonderful Kate!
hahaha...very cheeky ; - )
Anita R. Mar 24, 2008, 12:01am EDT
Very nice Kate, you have this drabble covered!
KC Klein Mar 24, 2008, 3:40am EDT
cute.

Thanks for posting this to Short Story and More!
Wanda H. Mar 24, 2008, 4:00am EDT
Put me down for a subscription to the Moldy Bread Rag, I love this story. You take a simple thing and make it something special.
Kristina B. Mar 24, 2008, 11:12am EDT
Loved it Kate, needed a smile this morning... Thanks
necee t. Mar 24, 2008, 1:12pm EDT
hi Kate... this was cute... viagra...hehe...
Kay M. Mar 24, 2008, 1:39pm EDT
Cute one Kate
Bob B. Mar 24, 2008, 2:15pm EDT
Excellent writing, Kate.
Jim Ross Mar 24, 2008, 2:52pm EDT
I love it, Kate. Fuzzy fresh sensationalism . . . with a disclaimer! Why not! Fun and swift read.
Chelsea R. Mar 24, 2008, 5:28pm EDT
cute!
Barbra L. Mar 24, 2008, 9:55pm EDT
Catchy writing!! I think this is 'yellow journalism' at its best, Kate! :)
Parul S. Mar 25, 2008, 2:40am EDT
excellent story....an even better disclaimer.....great binding together of the entire scheme of things...its very nice
June B. Mar 25, 2008, 10:15am EDT
LOL, simple Simon going soft. Love it.
Haim Kadman Mar 25, 2008, 12:06pm EDT
"I thought Viagra is out and Cialis is in". Remarked the stranger.
That's by the way is the challenge of up to a dozen words flash story.
I like your flash stories, I must admit.
John Philipp Mar 25, 2008, 2:55pm EDT
Well done, Kate. I've done this a few times but it's so depressing to write, count and then deep-six some of my beautiful words.

And, this wasn't posted to Writing Essentials Humor Monday because ... ? :)
Charli Mills Mar 25, 2008, 7:26pm EDT
Brilliant, Kate! Your characters play well off one another to create good tension and a funny piece.
sheila h. Mar 26, 2008, 1:25am EDT
that is great..what imagination...!
Anastasia S. Mar 26, 2008, 5:18pm EDT
cute. I like it!
Lucky Stars Mar 27, 2008, 12:52am EDT
Wow Kate! I like this a lot. Great writing.
Alison Pearce Mar 27, 2008, 12:59am EDT
Great drabble!
Jo C. Mar 27, 2008, 3:47am EDT
The illustration is a wonderful addition to your strong piece. I laughed at the pure whimsy :)
Becky Powell Mar 27, 2008, 9:58am EDT
Poor Simon. This is very clever, Kate. You always do a good job.
Tanya S. Mar 27, 2008, 10:06am EDT
entertaining.. good luck.
Mary Beth Magee Mar 27, 2008, 11:16am EDT
How cute, Kate. You did a surgically precise job on him without spilling blood all over the floor. Not easy...
Lynn Doiron Mar 27, 2008, 12:32pm EDT
Perfection. Love the humor and the very real feel to this little piece of perfect writing.
Susan B. Mar 27, 2008, 2:32pm EDT
You're on a "roll" Kate! Sensational :)
Sheila Deeth Mar 27, 2008, 8:42pm EDT
Oh, very nice Kate. Love that last line.
Danielle P. Mar 27, 2008, 9:21pm EDT
This is excellently written.
Jan S. Mar 27, 2008, 10:34pm EDT
Very funny, Kate! I'd love to read that paper.
Ann R. Mar 28, 2008, 12:13am EDT
Fuzzy not stale...great tagline. They are quite a team...the interaction felt genuine.
elizabeth e. Mar 28, 2008, 6:04am EDT
Interesting take...had me smiling.
lynn a. Mar 29, 2008, 1:00pm EDT
This is funny. I enjoyed it.
Tara T. Mar 30, 2008, 3:43am EDT
Great story! I loved your picture!
Linda K. Apr 2, 2008, 12:17am EDT
I love the lively dialog!
Ruthe M. Apr 2, 2008, 3:30pm EDT
Very tongue and cheek! Loved the dialogue. It flowed very well.
Jo C. Apr 7, 2008, 10:50pm EDT
Yay! You got noted in John's column, with a link and everything. I can't do links.
Nancy 67 Apr 8, 2008, 12:22am EDT
How do you do it, Kate? Thanks for a fun, creative read!
Erin P. Apr 8, 2008, 12:46am EDT
Thanks for sharing this with us. Just wandered over from John Phillipe's article for Humor Monday at Gather Essentials: Writing. I'm still a little clueless, but it was enjoyable just the same.
David S. Apr 8, 2008, 2:48am EDT
This is perfect, Kate. It's subtle, it's funny, and it reminds me of Dorothy Parker. Just wonderful!
William Dotani Apr 27, 2008, 6:51am EDT
Funny and more than a little bit cynical.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Aug 23, 2008, 3:46pm EDT
Cute story, Kate.

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