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(11 stories)

Lea transported down to Gaiatte on a data collection mission. Landing at a four-way junction she consulted her Mage-8-Ball™. #130story

How did it begin? Well, he seemed genuine, kind and honest. Gradually I realised that there was darkness below the surface. #130story

Bag-of-nerves Nigel stood to address the local palindromic society. Seeing all those faces, he froze. I shouted:
"Nige, begin!" #130story

Begin” by edbroom, 25 Aug 17

Hands up lads, who loves waking up to a ginger pussy sitting on your face? Not me. The greedy thing only wants his breakfast. #130story

Don't begin the beguine.
It only leads to starlight, dancing on the shore, moonlit kisses and tenderness everlasting. Take heed. #130story

I don't mind grey hairs upstairs and down. But the 3 pees a night are the worrying signs I'm definitely starting to age. #130story

#130story The class had been well trained. After marking 3 papers, he knew all the essays would begin with 'It was a dark and stormy night.'

#130story

It was bad
It was grim
I'm not quite sure
Right now
Where to begin

I sat there
Very scared
Never again
Will I
Go speed dating

Begin” by PaulPJB, 24 Aug 17

Begin at the beginning
End at the end
Read through thoroughly
Then press send
Then you see a typo
And you go round the bend
#130story

They waited with anticipation
Whilst mum tuned the radio in
"Are you sitting patiently
Then I'll begin"

Listen with mother
#130story

Let's begin at the end
And work our way to the start
Re-examine each decision
To find our wrong turn
To see what we can learn
#130story