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Thanks @eroticabian. I really appreciate the kind words. These are really tough. I'm learning more about word choice from these than anything else I've written recently. They also really help to nail the internal character arc of the main character. All good skills to have. But doing that in just 50 words... it's really kicking my butt.

I agree! It is a great exercise in finding out what you REALLY want to say or focus on. I love writing longer works, but I also love the challenge of these. I feel like it is a good practice exercise.