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Nowhere Island | A 100 Word Story

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#101 Nine of Ink

“Everyone have a phone ready?” Nine people in the room pull out their phones and hold them up in the air. A large 80’ screen comes to life at the far end of the room.

Projected on the screen is the face of a complete stranger to everyone in the room. He is breathing heavily, sweating, and looks absolutely terrified. The sun is about to set on Nowhere Island.

“Ladies and gentlemen, meet Frank. Thirty-two years old. Widowed. Stock broker. No children.” Some groan with disappointment, while others are excited. “Will he survive the first night? Place your bets now.” 

Click on a card below to learn more about the Tarot deck that inspired this story:

Ace of Ink | Two of Ink | Three of Ink | Four of Ink | Five of Ink | Six of Ink | Seven of Ink | Eight of Ink | Nine of Ink

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  1. Feasts and Fables Avatar
    Feasts and Fables

    Deliciously dark. I want to read the novel!

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  2. Andrew Smith Avatar
    Andrew Smith

    Battle Royale/Squid Game vibes, but not too much given away. I am intrigued.

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  3. Olivia St. Lewis Avatar
    Olivia St. Lewis

    If you could take a whole month and tell us this story 100 words at a time, that would be awesome.

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    1. Erica Drayton Avatar
      Erica Drayton

      I considered taking on just such a challenge! It would need to be something where I not only can see a longer piece come out of it, but where I could also see an ending in 3000 – 3100 words. Who knows, you may just see this idea come to life in 2024…

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