Try writing an entire story with only a thousand words at your disposal. It’s a terrific lesson in economy and precession.

Man, that woman was quick when she wanted to be. But put her behind the wheel of a Buick.

The police never find it as funny as you do.-T-Shirt

He had given me so much information, I wanted some time to absorb it all, but I didn't want to leave him. Not like this. Not ever, as long as I lived. Or until I had to get back on the case. Whichever came first.

I have three words for you," EMT Guy said. "Possible internal bleeding." I turned back to him. "Don't you think if I was bleeding internally, I'd know somewhere deep inside? Like, internally?

If I was going to go out tonight, I was going to go out fighting. Or screaming in agony. Either way.

How would you like your eggs?" I tried. I really did. But I glanced at his crotch and it came out anyway. "Fertilized?