What If?

by Shelly Steele

As writers, we dread this time of year. This is the time of year we all have to face the dreaded summer work slump. Instead of pulling your hair out or throwing your computer out the window, try this.

What if your description and photo appeared on America's Most Wanted and you hadn't done it. You had never even heard of the city in which the crime took place. How would you feel and what would you do?

Now, send us this "What If" in 500 words or less.

Deadline June 23, 2005 12pm EST, USA
No submissions accepted after deadline.

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