Short Stories
For the sake of the game: 1964 CE
Alan Bern’s non-fiction piece For the sake of the game: 1964 CE humorously recounts the author's junior high days, where he and his friends played croquet—sometimes for money—in a twist on the game’s genteel reputation. Set in 1964, it’s a ...
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Everyone Learns Differently
In Nancy Lindell's short non-fiction piece Everyone Learns Differently, the author recounts a vivid moment from junior high detention, driven by her intense dislike for school. Her candid reflection captures the suffocating nature of an educational system that failed to ...
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A Post-Brunch Awakening
In Aarti Aria's short non-fiction piece A Post-Brunch Awakening, the author contrasts her usual experiences of spiritual enlightenment with a surprising moment of clarity that came after a challenging family brunch. This reflection highlights how profound awakenings can occur in ...
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Little Mistakes Will Ruin Your Day
Short Story by JD ClappIn JD Clapp’s short story Little Mistakes Will Ruin Your Day, a man faces the aftermath of a painful fall in a wintry landscape. Struggling with injuries and a growing sense of urgency, he must confront ...
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Passing the Torch
In G. Lynn Brown's short story Passing the Torch, Rob and Sally explore a dusty trunk filled with old belongings. A locket reveals a young, handsome image of Rob's father, prompting a moment of nostalgia and reflection on family memories ...
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Tell Me Another One
In Lou Raymond's flash fiction, "Tell Me Another One," a crisp fall morning sets the scene for Kacey Toussaint's weekly walk with her uncle. Despite her irritation with his endless stories, Kacey reminisces about childhood fears and the comfort of ...
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Whole-y Dance
In Phylicia Robinson's flash fiction, "Whole-y Dance," a character embodies grace and optimism as she dances through her day on a magical stream of fairy dust. Each step symbolizes the small yet powerful moments that have shaped her journey, culminating ...
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What She's Having
In Phillip Temples' flash fiction, "What She's Having," a woman answers a call from an unknown number, only to receive a chilling message: "It’ll be done tonight." The brevity and mystery of the interaction leave readers pondering the unsettling implications ...
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I Will March For You
In "I Will March For You," a short non-fiction story by Cynthia Johnstone, the harsh upbringing of a boy under strict, God-fearing parents is vividly captured. The tale reveals the severity of discipline that echoes through generations, leaving an indelible ...
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The Autumn of Her Fall
J. Iner Souster's 'The Autumn of Her Fall': A Tale of Silent Struggles. Elethea's inner turmoil echoes, unspoken. Through tear-stained eyes, her journey unravels, painting a picture of fading dreams in the tapestry of time.
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