Short story inspired by the Literary Ace

"Good night", she sang, "Sleep tight!"

And so he got into his sleeping bag.

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  1. AnuragMarch 9, 2007 at 2:12 PM

    Hahaha!

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  2. SenthilMarch 11, 2007 at 8:20 PM

    Not fair! Quality stuff, agreed, but does not satisfy the regular post quote. Write. More.

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  3. shrikMarch 19, 2007 at 1:29 AM

    Anurag: Thanks, O literary ace!

    Senthil: I have 5 posts in 2007. You have 1. I rest my case.

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