03 April, 2012

A to Z Challenge: C is for Catagenesis

Welcome back, everyone, to the third day of the A to Z Challenge! If you're feeling a little under the weather already with the challenge, take a look at this great post and be encouraged.

Today is the first of the 12 flash fiction stories I'll be writing during April. I'm really excited to share this particular universe with you all.

Reminder: be sure to get those brains whirling with ideas for Saturday's reader-inspired story! (Take a look at the rules HERE if you're not sure what I'm talking about.) I'll be putting up the last-minute reminder on Friday but you can leave ideas any time before that, in the comments or in a private message. Winner gets a nice word from me and a link to their blog front and center on Saturday's post.

Now, without further ado, let the fiction commence!

[EDIT: Unigenous has been taken down, along with its flash siblings, for consideration in a print magazine. Thank you so much to those of you who read it and left such wonderful comments!]






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15 comments:

  1. beccabooklover04 April, 2012 03:15

    Wow. It's amazing. Can I please have some more? No, seriously its really good and I'll definitely be returning to see what else you post :)

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    1. Jessica Marcarelli04 April, 2012 11:49

      I'm honored that you enjoyed it so much, Becca! Maybe there will be more... ;)

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  2. Lauren04 April, 2012 08:21

    More please. What happens next? What world is this? Um, pleeeasssee write more?

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    1. Jessica Marcarelli04 April, 2012 11:49

      Thank you so much, Lauren! I am utterly tickled when people enjoy my stories.

      And your pleads for more are tempting me...

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  3. A.M. Burns04 April, 2012 11:29

    Nice intense piece. Sounds like a very interesting world. I hope there's more coming

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    1. Jessica Marcarelli04 April, 2012 11:50

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  4. Shannon Lawrence04 April, 2012 11:35

    I would be interested in a novel form of this. Great world you've created. Just in that flash piece, I have a fairly thorough idea of the setting, some of what people are standing against, and that there is something different about the voice we're hearing. Well written!

    Shannon at The Warrior Muse, co-host of the 2012 #atozchallenge! Twitter: @AprilA2Z

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    1. Jessica Marcarelli04 April, 2012 11:51

      Thank you, Shannon! I appreciate it and am so very pleased you enjoyed it. I'm surprised to know you'd like a full-on novel. It's something that hadn't occurred to me in this universe.

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  5. Jessica Marcarelli04 April, 2012 11:53

    Thank you all again for your wonderful comments! Due to popular demand, I'll be bringing this universe back every Tuesday for the entirety of April. You all have me so excited about it that now I can't stop!

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  6. A Girl and Her eBooks04 April, 2012 12:10

    Wow! You are an absolutely AMAZING writer!!!!

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  7. Lauren04 April, 2012 12:34

    This story had my heart pounding. It was very nerve-wracking (although I wish I'd known a little earlier the MC was a girl).

    It made me forget where I was... and disappointed when it ended! Please do bring it back - I'll be waiting anxiously! :)

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    1. Jessica Marcarelli04 April, 2012 13:57

      Thank you!! I love it when one of my stories can displace the reader for a time.

      You know, I didn't even think about the fact that you don't know that she's a girl. She was so real in my mind that the thought never occurred to me. Thanks for the insight - I'll have to watch that in the future.

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  8. Cecilia Robert04 April, 2012 13:18

    Hi Jessica, I really enjoyed read your flash fiction. You have a very strong writing voice and the action,, wow. Loved it! I look forward to reading more fiction. :)

    Thanks for following me and commenting. It's great to meet you :)

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    1. Jessica Marcarelli04 April, 2012 13:58

      Hi Cecilia! Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

      Awesome to meet you, as well!

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