Fiction Contest Entry

**RichardGraham** · 10-22-2005, 05:57 AM

Hi Folks,

I entered the following story in a contest. The story, excluding title and credit, had to be 101 words or less.

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INVISIBLE MAN
by Richard Graham

Jameson couldn't pinpoint the moment he became invisible, but had felt
unnoticed forever. Unemployed. No condescending boss, no annoying
customers, not much to discuss.

E-mails and phone calls unanswered. Street greetings unreturned. A
declining standard of civility? Simple rudeness?

Resumes. Month after month. No nibbles. Depression. Invisibility is
difficult in America. Solitary beach walks lost their glow.

A friend invited Jameson to a party. On his best behavior, he sat on
the most uncomfortable chair, far away from the beer cooler. Michelle
asked his name and didn't leave disgusted. Her husband, Bill, punched
Jameson in the nose.

Jameson exulted.

He existed.

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Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

**RichardGraham** · 12-07-2005, 02:55 AM

Hi Folks,

This won an honorable mention in the contest and was published in the print and online editions of San Diego's CityBeat magazine.

Watch out Hemingway and Faulkner... [img]/wtimages/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

**DblJ44** · 12-07-2005, 09:43 AM

Congrats on the success Rich.

Im fat, bald, and slow.

**RichardGraham** · 12-07-2005, 04:18 PM

Hey,

Thanks very much. It's a very small thing, but it always feels good to get some recognition.

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central