Friday, July 26, 2013

FSF: The Elixir of Limitlessness


It's time once again for Five Sentence Fiction.  The prompt for this week is LIMITLESS.

Those of you who have missed previous chapters of my ongoing story can find it all on this PAGE.

Unchained
Chapter 40: The Elixir of Limitlessness

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The small vial Warberry had handed Ylana contained a soft pink liquid called the “Elixir of Limitlessness.”  Why it had to have such a philosophical-sounding name, she could only guess.  Maybe everything on this world had to have the air of mystery about it.

In essence, this elixir was supposed to, in limited cases, turn the impossible into that which is merely unlikely (apparently it would never be enough to save the planet from the supposed guarantee of doom-she even made sure to ask).

She hovered above Nara’s sickbed, ready to administer the treatment, her stomach in knots as she wondered where she would go from here should this fail.

161 comments:

  1. We are so incredible restricted in our possibilities!

    That is why we dream about limitless power to rule over the Universe.

    You write so well, this few sentences show our great failure and our greater wish to transform our desires in reality.

    Beautiful! I like your tale no end!

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  2. You are endlessly creative in piecing this story together so well. I hope you compile it all together in one volume at some point.

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  3. ZZZZZZZZap! You've been blog blitzed!

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  4. Congrats on a wonderful blog. It looks amazing

    Keep it up

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  5. what a cool story! I'm hanging already. I guess I'll just have to say Happy BLITZ and come back next week!

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  6. Cool story

    Happy Blog Blitz Day!

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  7. i love the style of your blog and its name . i am here to blitz you. love lucyxx

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  8. I am seeing things, one you have a great site and the stars and bam you have been tickle-blitz'd.

    Jeremy H.

    New Look, New Name and Same Stuff...
    [Being-Retro]

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  9. Great title for your blog. Great story. I like the idea of 5 sentence stories.

    Happy Blitz Day!

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  10. This story has my stomach in knots. Great chapter and Happy Blitz Day.

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  11. 5 sentences...very good! Visiting from the blog blitz, keep up the good work!

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  12. Happy Blitz Day! Very evocative piece given the five-sentence limitation. Congratulations!

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  13. I love the ideaa of 5 sentences stories. great exercise for descriptions - which I kind of suck at.

    :)

    maybe i'll join the ranks.

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  14. Hi L.G. Happy Blitz Day! Very inventive 5 sentence piece!

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  15. Hi, LG! I love writing prompts and will be trying this five sentence story exercise. Wishing you a great week, and happy Blitz Day!! 😄

    Happy reading and writing! from Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines

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  16. Love the name of the elixir. Happy Blog Blitz Day!

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  17. Feeling a little woozy? Because you, my dear, are officially BLITZED! Enjoy.

    Great story tidbit. Wouldn't we all like to stumble upon an elixir like that?

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  18. gr8 five sentence fiction / a compelling story
    feel the blitz love!!!

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  19. Your story sounds really interesting! Happy blitz!

    Lisa

    http://lisathewordnerd.wordpress.com

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  20. And now you are getting Blitzed! Enjoy it.

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  21. Happy Blitz Day!

    I wish I could find an elixir like that.

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  22. What an interesting elixir. I could use some of it today.

    (Happy blitz day!)

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  23. Five sentence fiction? Never heard of it but I love the concept!Great for focus and productivity...and conciseness. Well, I have two sentences left. Happy Blitz Day!

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  24. Reminds me of Felix Felicis a little bit.

    And happy blitz day to you! No one I'd sooner pummel with happy comments!

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  25. Hi LG! Limitless elixir? The mind boggles at the "limitless" applications--sounds like a ton of fun! Happy Blitz day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  26. Hi LG. Intriguing snippet. Wonder what the Limitless elixir will do. Excellent story snippet. #blogblitz

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  27. Oh... Just one drop, eh? I'm hoping the result will be super powers--though if it was for me, I'd want an "unending supply of energy." ;) Happy blitz day!

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  28. I'm going to have to go back and look at the rest of your ongoing story, it sounds interesting.
    Happy Blitz Day

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  29. Neat. Only five sentences! Nice job!

    Bazinga!
    You've been blitzed!
    Have a great day!
    Heather

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  30. One drop of the Elixir of Limitlessness and WHAM...you get blindsided by a BLITZ! :) That's some mighty good stuff!! :)

    Enjoy!!

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  31. HAPPY BLITZ DAY!!!!

    Nice to see you back, LG!!!!!

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  32. What a fun way to be introduced to your story! I'll have to go back and catch up. Happy Blitz day!

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  33. Yeah!! Happy Blitz day! Couldn't happen to a better blogger!

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  34. Happy Blitz day! Your story is completely captivating. I really love the five sentence story idea :)

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  35. I'm guessing this elixir comes with a price? So fun that you've made it an ongoing story :)

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  36. Happy Blitz Day! Nice story. You really caught suspense in those five sentences. Goes to show you can do a lot with a little :)

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  37. Five great sentences? How about five great words? You are blitzed with love :)

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  38. Hey L.G. Great story, now I need to go back and read the previous 40. Consider yourself blitz'ed and keep up the great work.

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  39. So creative to create five sentence stories!!!

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  40. I would like to get a bit of that elixir. Happy blitz day! :D

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  41. Happy Monday! and Happy Blitz Day!

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  42. Nice blurbette! HAPPY BLITZ DAY!! I hope you have a great day, L.G. and many blessings <3

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  43. Thanks for the inspiration, LG! Happy BLITZ day!

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  44. Sounds like a nail biting story. I'll have to catch up.

    Happy BLITZ!!! :D

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  45. Did the elixir work? Happy Blitz Day!

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  46. Hope it worked. Love the header picture on your blog. You've been Blitzed,happy blogging!

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  47. Woo hoo! Happy Blitz Day to you!!!

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  48. Magical over here! :D

    Hope the elixir worked!
    Happy Blitz

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  49. Very cool! I really like the five-sentence flash fiction idea. Oh, and she should still try to save the world anyway. It wouldn't hurt. :)

    Best wishes on Blitz day!

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  50. Happy Blitz Day to you! Happy Blitz Day to you! Happy Blitz Day dear L. G.! Happy Blitz Day to you!

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  51. I'm intrigued by this story, and I love the invention of this elixir by the obviously talented author! Happy Blitz Day!
    Tina @ Life is Good

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  52. Yes, happy blitz day! Congratulations, so well deserved!

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  53. I could use a vial of limitless, just for the possibility of getting caught up :)

    ......dhole

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  54. I like the idea of five sentence fiction. I'll have to look into the rest of your story :)

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  55. Happy Blitz day!!!

    I love your blog and am intrigued by the 5 sentence fiction.,,,,

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  56. You being blitzed!

    Great snippet here- really leaves the reader hanging with what might happen next and I adore the name of the elixir. LOL

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  57. Happy Blitz Day!
    (It's been ages since I participated in FSF...)

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  58. Haha! I like that: the Elixir of Limitlessness which, in limited cases, will make the impossible merely highly unlikely. Very Douglas Adams. :D

    Happy Blitz Day!

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  59. Great website! Happy Blitz Day! :)

    Hope those boys leave you alone so you can write. LOL

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  60. You've written 39 chapters this way? Wow. Amazing. You'd sure have to pick your words carefully to convey enough to grab the reader and also move the story forward. Lot of polishing prior to putting it up here.

    Sia McKye OVER COFFEE

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  61. The elixir sounds cool. Happy Blitz Day!

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  62. Fiction isn't my strong point... but I might be able to handle just five sentences of it! :) Happy Blitz Day! :D

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  63. Great 5 sentences, now I need to go back and read the rest so I know what is going on :) I am now following your blog and have shared it via G+ and Facebook :) Happy Blitz day :)

    Cassandra
    http://closkot.blogspot.com/

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  64. Elixirs are great because you never know what will happen or where they can take you. I use an elixer in my books but its a drug my protagonists uses to stay away. He gets hooked on them and it contributes to his descent into madness and ultimately his demise.

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  65. My first thought was, "Write a five sentence paragraph well enough to grab the reader? A true challenge." And, you pulled it off very well. I'm wondering what's going to happen to the poor soul receiving the Elixir of Limitlessness. Thanks

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  66. Love your five-sentence story. That takes quite a bit of skill to tell a tale in so few words. And you've been blitzed!

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  67. Happy Blitz Day! Hope it's limitless!

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  68. Okay, I want to know what happens.

    This limitless blitz is brought to you by DL and his many followers!

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  69. Nice tidbit you've got in this piece. Happ blitzing to you!

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  70. Man.. I could use some of that right now!
    Happy Blitz Day :)

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  71. What a creative blog and so much going on - a reflection of your mind, I'm sure. Elixirs seldom enter my vocabulary and it was fun to think about one. I enjoyed the visit.

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  72. Intriguing...I wonder if I could use some of that elixir to get me through my upcoming Master's degree!

    Cheers!

    Brandy's Bustlings

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  73. Happy Blitz Day, friend! ☺

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  74. Five sentence fiction, you do it well. BTW , you've been blitzed.

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  75. Stopping by to Blitz, say hello, encourage you to keep writing, and say well done:)

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  76. You have been blitzed. I love the idea of 5 sentence fiction!

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  77. Happy blitz day. Great piece.

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  78. Another blitzer...great job with the five sentence fiction. I'd love an elixir like that right about now. ;)

    Take care!
    Deb

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  79. Happy Blitz Day! Love the appearance of your blog. I admire writers who can produce science fiction; I don't have that much imagination!

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  80. Love your blog, especially the title! Happy blitz day from a new follower. :) Have a great Monday!

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  81. Hi,L.G.
    There's more than a hint of uncertainty here. I like that.

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  82. Excellent Five Sentence Fiction. Makes me want to catch up with the rest. I hope the Elixir of Limitlessness does the trick. (: Happy Blitz day LG!

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  83. Making a story with five sentences is not easy, but you did a superb job. So glad i got to find your blog as part of the Blog Blitz. Happy Blitz day!

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  84. Happy Blog Blitz day! Excellent fic ;)

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  85. Cool Blog! Happy Blog Blitz Day!

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  86. Awesome site! Happy Blog Blitz Day to you! Enjoy!

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  87. Thanks for the introduction to Five Sentence Fiction. The fun of Blitzing is traveling outside my usual haunts and learning new things.

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  88. Happy Blitz Day! I can't wait to check out more on the Five Sentence Fiction, as well as to go back and read the rest of this piece! :)

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  89. Happy Blog Blitz from a writer who can't even fathom five sentence fiction! I'm impressed!
    Best,
    Dannie

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  90. Five sentence fiction? What a cool idea! Happy blitz day!

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  91. Hope you're enjoying Blitz Day! (My first one...) I love your blog, esp the 5-sentence Fiction, which I've read straight from the beginning. What an amazing graphic novel this would make.

    I'm also completely in awe of your commitment to your posting schedule.

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  92. Happy blitz day!!! And FIVE sentence fiction would definitely be way too difficult for me. I have a little trouble with wordiness! :)

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  93. Happy Blog Blitz! You have a lot going on your blog, I'm in awe, especially as you have a family too. I'm gradually building mine one stage at a time.

    Loving the Five Sentence Fiction idea, I need to go back and check it out from the beginning.

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  94. Happy Blitz Day! I'm glad you tried the five sentence fiction. I'm afraid I can't write that short. ; )

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  95. Ohh, Fun!! Happy Blitz=) I'm off to read the parts I've missed so far=)

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  96. Sounds like a very fun writing exercise. I'll have to head back and check out what I've been missing.

    Happy Blitz Day! :)

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  97. This Five Sentence Fiction exercise is a very cool idea! I enjoyed your excerpt! Hope you enjoy your Blitz Day! :)

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  98. This is very cool! I'll have to be sure and check out the rest of the story. Happy Blitz Day!!

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  99. I love flash fiction, and it's often way tougher than longer pieces. Happy Blitz Day!

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  100. Happy blitz day!!!!
    Nice flash fiction excerpt!

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  101. Unlimitlessness Elixar...now that's some amazing stuff and what a great topic for Flash Fiction...and for a Blog Blitz Day!!!

    Sue CollectInTexasGal

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  102. Great job on creating a compelling story with only 5 lines!

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  103. Oh man! creating five-sentence fiction is difficult! But you did great! Yay for the blitz!

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  104. Loved the five-sentence fiction! Hope you have a great blitz day!!

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  105. Happy Blitz Day!! Your are full of creativity!!

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  106. Blog blitz is unlimitless. Very cool site. Hope you enjoy the attention today and that it continues.

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  107. Hi I haven't been by. Need to catch up on your story. Happy Blitz Day!

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  108. Five-sentence fiction is a great idea and I think the constraints of the form can really inspire creativity. Must try it out.

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  109. Love the look of the blog, Happy Blitz day.

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  110. Cute excerpt. I like the smart aleck quality of the narrator. :)

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  111. I love the idea of a potion of limitlessness, I think we could all do with a little of that from time to time!

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  112. That was great! Happy Blitz Day. Love your blog layout :)

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  113. Happy Blitz Day! I love the idea of limitlessness.... Great story.

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  114. Yessss, just in time for the Blitz Day post - though it is the day after here by now. Damn time zones ;)

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  115. Wow! Great 5. May the blitz be with you.

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  116. Intriguing 5 sentences...wonder what that elixir will do.

    Happy Blitz Day!

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  117. I guess we will have to stay posted to see how this elixir worked...or didn't work. Hope you enjoyed your elixiblitz today!

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  118. Very interesting sentences you've shared! Happy Blitz Day :D Jaclyn @ JC's Book Haven.

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  119. Where can I get some of that elixir? A very intriguing five sentences.

    Hello from the Blitz!

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  120. I love it! Brilliant idea and well done!

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  121. Awesome! Very well done. Happy Blitz day!

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  122. Great snip! Enjoy your blitz! :)

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  123. Great job with the five sentences! I was happy the blitz was for you today! And I'm usually a straggler, but always try to make it!

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  124. Happy Blitz L.G. Love your blog.

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  125. Loved the FSF! Happy blog blitz day!

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  126. I love it! Limitless is a great word. Too often we put limits on ourselves.

    Happy blitz day!

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  127. Hoping over to wish you a fantastic Blog Blitz Day! Great place you have here.

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  128. What a great challenge for writing...and you are definitely gifted! Have a wonderful week!

    Tammy

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  129. What a wonderful fun blog you have here! Happy Blitz day to you:)

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  130. Hi there! Looks like a fun site! I'll have to try out some of these prompts. Happy Blitz Day!

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  131. I have a great deal of respect for writers who can do flash fiction. Happy Blitz Day (or shall I say, night?)

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  132. Hello! What a great idea! I've come across several others who use words or phrases to stimulate their creativity and it sounds like such an interesting idea.
    Sorry for being a day late for the Blitz, but I had overnight guests and didn't want to dash in and out without a chance to have a good look around and give some real feedback.
    So now....Happy Blitz Day! LOL!

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  133. Have a good BLITZ DAY.

    YVONNE.

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  134. Happy Blitz Day LG!!! ((Hugs)$

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  135. Love the Elixir of Limitlessness! I wonder if it's something like the The Lounge Chair of Timeless Oblivion?!

    Happy Blitz!

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  136. I'm late! I'm late! Happy Belated Blitz Day!

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  137. Hi, L.G.! I'm a day late, but I still wanted to stop by to say Happy Blitz Day!

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  138. Me too!! I am late, had a class yesterday and completely forgot!! I am sorry!! Happy Blitz Day!! Loved your writing too!! Sandy of sandysanderellasmusings.blogspot.com

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  139. I'm a bit late as well, but wanted to stop by and say Happy Belated Blitz Day!!!! You have enraptured me with your writing. I will definitely be back to read more chapters. Natasha @ epicmommyadventures.com

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  140. Hi! Another late one, n my defence was travelling to our holiday for 16 hours! A belated happy blitz day :) Fab blog!
    Suzanne
    Suzannes-tribe xx

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  141. You've been Blitzed! And I'm bringing up the rear so you can continue to enjoy it today!

    madhaus
    Burbed: SF Bay/Silicon Valley Real Estate, Housing, Mortgage & Bubble Price Insanity

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  142. Hello, just stopped by though a day late, to congratulate you on your Blitzing Day!

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  143. Congrats on the Blitz Bling :)

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  144. Happy belated blitz!!
    Love the possibilities that elixir opens up!

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