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    A Flash of Inspiration: A Collection of Very Short Stories by Indie Authors
    A Flash of Inspiration: A Collection of Very Short Stories by Indie Authors
    A Flash of Inspiration: A Collection of Very Short Stories by Indie Authors
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    A Flash of Inspiration: A Collection of Very Short Stories by Indie Authors

    By Helmy Kusuma

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    What happens when a bunch of authors challenge each other to write lightning-fast stories? A Flash of Inspiration!

    In one hundred words or less, twenty-one writers titillate, beguile and enthrall your senses with stories ranging from the sublime to the macabre.

    This book is perfect for those moments when you want to read something entertaining, but don't want to lose yourself in a novel. Sample the styles of both old hands and promising new talent! Come on -- be electrified!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHelmy Kusuma
    Release dateJun 14, 2011
    ISBN9781458177872
    A Flash of Inspiration: A Collection of Very Short Stories by Indie Authors
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    Helmy Kusuma

    Helmy Parlente Kusuma was born and raised in Palembang, Indonesia.As a young adult he has spent a decade and a half continuing his studies and working in Information Technology in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, while strategically plotting for total world domination.Helmy anticipates the early completion of his fantasy novel.

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      Book preview

      A Flash of Inspiration - Helmy Kusuma

      A Flash of Inspiration:

      A Collection of Very Short Stories by Indie Authors

      Compiled by Helmy Kusuma

      Cover by David Thomas

      Edited by Susan Bennett

      SMASHWORDS EDITION

      1.1

      Published by

      Helmy Kusuma at Smashwords

      Every author on the List of Contributors retains the copyright of his or her contributions, including stories, author biographies, and links.

      List of Contributors

      Alex Canton-Dutari, Annarita Guarnieri, Anthony Beal, Brandi SalazarCraig Smith, David ThomasHelmy Kusuma, Holly HoodKate Hughart, Kender Mac GowanKristen James, Kristina HowellsKristina Jackson, Lia FairchildMark Cantrell, M. Edward McNally, Stephen Hise, Susan Wells BennettTerry Simpson, Todd RussellVickie Johnstone

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      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, brands, media, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of various products referenced in this work of fiction, which have been used without permission. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners.

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      Thank you for downloading this free ebook. You are welcome to share it with your friends. This book may be reproduced, copied, and distributed for non-commercial purposes, provided that the book remains in its complete original form, and the authors given credit.

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      Table of Contents

      Foreword

      Prologue: Quick Fix

      Alex Canton-Dutari

      Annarita Guarnieri

      Anthony Beal

      Brandi Salazar

      Craig Smith

      David Thomas

      Helmy Kusuma

      Holly Hood

      Kate Hughart

      Kender Mac Gowan

      Kristen James

      Kristina Howells

      Kristina Jackson

      Lia Fairchild

      Mark Cantrell

      M. Edward McNally

      Stephen Hise

      Susan Wells Bennett

      Terry Simpson

      Todd Russell

      Vickie Johnstone

      Epilogue : I Am Providence

      Contributors

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      Foreword

      Welcome to our collection of flash fiction. But, I hear you ask, what is flash fiction?

      If you look it up on Wikipedia, you will read that it is a style of fictional literature or fiction of extreme brevity with its roots going back to Aesop's Fables. There are

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