Tag: short story
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Nights in with Dierdre
by Phoebe Bush The combination of a thin turtleneck, bare skin, and the night air eventually usher me to the door, where I rifle for my keys. It might as well be ritual, by now: slide the key into the lock, let it creak ajar, linger in the threshold. Nothing lurches out.
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The Clickity Clackity Nightmare
by Donna J. W. Munro Every night the fair opened, neon lights flickering and buzzing to life. St. Peter’s Parish Carnival set up only for the weekend. The gaudy midway games and grease-spattered food booths were locals raising money for their Sunday school kids and for the ladies auxiliary, quarters and dimes buying chances at…
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Jade and Ruby
by Jane R. Miles The delivery driver winks when he sees me hiding behind my fake pot plants. In his hands is a memory, something I haven’t seen or heard in a year. I watch as he slides the crate into the centre of his wheely thing. Is it the packaging that makes her appear…
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A Jump into the Blue
by Lucia Vojtášová They say what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. I’d like to believe it now, but I think I can’t. I’m too petrified. I stumble backward trying to stand straight.
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The Fall Guy
by Denarii Peters Today I am an international jewel thief but I won’t get away with the gems. Yesterday I was a spy but I lost the secret code. It’s usual for me to be the bad guy but every day I am the fall guy. The spy had a better wardrobe. I preferred the…
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She Falls
by Katrina Matthews She falls for five days. On the first day, she falls through darkness.
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Things To Do In The Snow
by Jack Bumby The first thing on his list was to make a snow angel. A classic. This was closely followed by pissing his name.
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A Human’s Best Friend
by Emilia Karbowniczyn My vision was blurry. I had been staring at the door forever, waiting patiently for the click of the key. I was all alone.
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Silent Days
by James Dwyer I’ve always found Silence Day difficult. When Mark first suggested it, we all beamed at the idea, delighted to try something mindful. A day dedicated to wellness. A chance to clear the clutter from our minds, leaving us clean and fresh for the week ahead.