Sandra’s End, by Bruce Arbuckle

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Sandra’s reign of terror ended just after tea that Thursday afternoon. The cake, containing ground up poppy seeds, proved deadly to the highly allergic Accounts Manager. Claiming ignorance of her sensitivity – discovered through a friend of a friend who worked as a doctor’s receptionist – we almost got away with murder.

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A 50-word story written by Bruce Arbuckle, inspired by the Freewriters Writing Prompt on Hive, “end of the reign”

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All my stories are my own. I do not (nor have I ever, nor will I ever) used any AI program to write my stories. I am personally against the use of AI to write (for me the whole point of writing is to use my own brain: that is the joy of writing for me). The screenshot is of a word counter app that I use when writing my stories to check that my Humpbuckle Tales are precisely 50 words long. I am human, #NOTaRobot

Bruce Arbuckle (felt.buzz)

Not Again, by Bruce Arbuckle

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He can tell by the way she marches up the path that Mrs Penible is on another one of her crusades. He considers ignoring the doorbell, pretending he’s out, but before he can duck behind the curtain, she gives him a curt nod. Taking a deep breath he waves back.

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A 50-word story written by Bruce Arbuckle, inspired by the Freewriters Writing Prompt on Hive, “not another crusade”

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All my stories are my own. I do not (nor have I ever, nor will I ever) used any AI program to write my stories. I am personally against the use of AI to write (for me the whole point of writing is to use my own brain: that is the joy of writing for me). The screenshot is of a word counter app that I use when writing my stories to check that my Humpbuckle Tales are precisely 50 words long. I am human, #NOTaRobot

Bruce Arbuckle (felt.buzz)

Stowaway, by Bruce Arbuckle

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I crawl into the box in the loading bay and wait. Something isn’t right. I shouldn’t have been able to get this far: security is too sloppy. Perhaps it’s fate, I try to convince myself. But I’ve never believed in that crap. Someone’s helping me get on board that spaceship.

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A 50-word story written by Bruce Arbuckle, inspired by the Freewriters Writing Prompt on Hive, “loading bay”

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All my stories are my own. I do not (nor have I ever, nor will I ever) used any AI program to write my stories. I am personally against the use of AI to write (for me the whole point of writing is to use my own brain: that is the joy of writing for me). The screenshot is of a word counter app that I use when writing my stories to check that my Humpbuckle Tales are precisely 50 words long. I am human, #NOTaRobot

Bruce Arbuckle (felt.buzz)

No Deal, by Bruce Arbuckle

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She looks him in his bloodshot eyes and shakes her head. “You do not accept my proposal?” the demon asks. He seems both astonished and amused. She shakes her head again and manages to squeak out a “no”. He snatches the bag of cash. “You’ll be hearing from my lawyer,”

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A 50-word story written by Bruce Arbuckle, inspired by the Freewriters Writing Prompt on Hive, “do not accept”

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All my stories are my own. I do not (nor have I ever, nor will I ever) used any AI program to write my stories. I am personally against the use of AI to write (for me the whole point of writing is to use my own brain: that is the joy of writing for me). The screenshot is of a word counter app that I use when writing my stories to check that my Humpbuckle Tales are precisely 50 words long. I am human, #NOTaRobot

Bruce Arbuckle (felt.buzz)

No Deal, by Bruce Arbuckle

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She looks him in his bloodshot eyes and shakes her head. “You do not accept my proposal?” the demon asks. He seems both astonished and amused. She shakes her head again and manages to squeak out a “no”. He snatches the bag of cash. “You’ll be hearing from my lawyer,”

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A 50-word story written by Bruce Arbuckle, inspired by the Freewriters Writing Prompt on Hive, “do not accept”

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My Humpbuckle Tales are always published first on Hive

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All my stories are my own. I do not (nor have I ever, nor will I ever) used any AI program to write my stories. I am personally against the use of AI to write (for me the whole point of writing is to use my own brain: that is the joy of writing for me). The screenshot is of a word counter app that I use when writing my stories to check that my Humpbuckle Tales are precisely 50 words long. I am human, #NOTaRobot

Bruce Arbuckle (felt.buzz)

Flexible, by Bruce Arbuckle

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He says he’s a flexitarian. His beard topiary bristles with indignation when I call him an omnivore. “It’s not the same thing,” he whines, spending five minutes mansplaining before sulkily stuffing food into his mouth — an incredibly fragile ego for such a big man. We split the bill and leave.

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A 50-word story written by Bruce Arbuckle, inspired by the Freewriters Writing Prompt on Hive, “flexitarian”

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All my stories are my own. I do not (nor have I ever, nor will I ever) used any AI program to write my stories. I am personally against the use of AI to write (for me the whole point of writing is to use my own brain: that is the joy of writing for me). The screenshot is of a word counter app that I use when writing my stories to check that my Humpbuckle Tales are precisely 50 words long. I am human, #NOTaRobot

Bruce Arbuckle (felt.buzz)

Scrape, by Bruce Arbuckle

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As the MindMeld Interface activates he instantly feels powerful, like some kind of superhero. Giving him seamless access to the internet and connection to other Melders, it controls his neurotransmitters, ensuring a permanent high. All the while, it scrapes his brain, harvesting reactions, thoughts and feelings for the  GreaterGood Corporation.

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A 50-word story written by Bruce Arbuckle, inspired by the Freewriters Writing Prompt on Hive, “brain interface”

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My Humpbuckle Tales are always published first on Hive

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All my stories are my own. I do not (nor have I ever, nor will I ever) used any AI program to write my stories. I am personally against the use of AI to write (for me the whole point of writing is to use my own brain: that is the joy of writing for me). The screenshot is of a word counter app that I use when writing my stories to check that my Humpbuckle Tales are precisely 50 words long. I am human, #NOTaRobot

Bruce Arbuckle (felt.buzz)

Embark, by Bruce Arbuckle

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I’m ready, I say. You smile. You’ve got this. I’m an adventurer, I reply. My hero, you say. I check pockets: alarm, keys, wallet, phone. Pint of milk, you remind me. I nod. I take a breath, open the door and step outside for the first time in a year.

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A 50-word story written by Bruce Arbuckle, inspired by the Freewriters Writing Prompt on Hive, “embark”

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All my stories are my own. I do not (nor have I ever, nor will I ever) used any AI program to write my stories. I am personally against the use of AI to write (for me the whole point of writing is to use my own brain: that is the joy of writing for me). The screenshot is of a word counter app that I use when writing my stories to check that my Humpbuckle Tales are precisely 50 words long. I am human, #NOTaRobot

Bruce Arbuckle (felt.buzz)

Greed, by Bruce Arbuckle

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The throne room fell silent as six burly soldiers dragged the monstrous thing inside. Those gathered around the fire stopped sharpening their knives and axes, mouths open in awe. The bards leaned forward, already composing their song. Watching the preparation of his dragon’s egg omelette, the king licked his lips.

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A 50-word story written by Bruce Arbuckle, inspired by the Freewriters Writing Prompt on Hive, “dragon’s egg”

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All my stories are my own. I do not (nor have I ever, nor will I ever) used any AI program to write my stories. I am personally against the use of AI to write (for me the whole point of writing is to use my own brain: that is the joy of writing for me). The screenshot is of a word counter app that I use when writing my stories to check that my Humpbuckle Tales are precisely 50 words long. I am human, #NOTaRobot

Bruce Arbuckle (felt.buzz)

Included In The Box, by Bruce Arbuckle

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There are so many mangled body parts it’s hard to believe they belonged to just one person. The container’s inscription – barely legible through the blood – reads, “Romance: included in the box”. “Another Love Bot’s gone rogue,” Inspector Holbert barks into the radio. “We’re going to need backup.” Upstairs, something moves.

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A 50-word story written by Bruce Arbuckle, inspired by the Freewriters Writing Prompt on Hive, “included in the box”

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My Humpbuckle Tales are always published first on Hive

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All my stories are my own. I do not (nor have I ever, nor will I ever) used any AI program to write my stories. I am personally against the use of AI to write (for me the whole point of writing is to use my own brain: that is the joy of writing for me). The screenshot is of a word counter app that I use when writing my stories to check that my Humpbuckle Tales are precisely 50 words long. I am human, #NOTaRobot

Bruce Arbuckle (felt.buzz)