Write a story inspired by the phrase “The short end of the stick.”
Posted in Character on Apr 14, 2023
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“Health Care Less” by Patricia Merewether
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“Unwanted Chatterbox” by Sue Hunter
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“The Short End of the Stick” by John Steckley
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“Gort Gets The Short End Of The Stick” by Murray Burns
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“The Day’s Not Over Until I Get Hit On The Head With Another Boat” by Michael Jefferson
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“"Three Times A Charm" (A Thugs' Credo)” by Devon B Raphael
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“The Lottery Office” by Christie Nicholson
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“Housebound” by Aerin-kate Dolan
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