Short Stories
Early Life
In Early Life by Doug Hawley, the narrator reflects on childhood memories from the late 1940s to mid-1950s. The recollections are marked by innocent play, friendships, and a stable family life, capturing the simplicity of that era.
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Inching Up The Wall
In Inching Up The Wall by Denise McCabe, a young girl reflects on Sunday visits to her grandparents' Brooklyn brownstone. While her older brother and cousins often leave her out of their adventures, she finds comfort in her bond with ...
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The Two Georges at 15 Sheppard Street
In The Two Georges at 15 Sheppard Street, Claude Clayton Smith recalls the arrival of two boarders, particularly the wrestler George Wilcheski (a.k.a. George Wilchester), into his childhood home in 1950s Stratford, Connecticut. These moments subtly introduce the young author ...
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Searching for My Family Tree
In Searching for My Family Tree, Scott Finelli evokes a nostalgic 1960s childhood in suburban Maryland. The story captures the innocence of an eight-year-old boy's quest to find the perfect Christmas tree, set against a backdrop of historical events and ...
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Christmas Once Upon A Time
In Christmas Once Upon A Time, Thomas Harrison Humphreys recounts a tale of familial tradition and spectral visitations. The short story blends historical family lore with a supernatural encounter, as the narrator is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past ...
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Animal Spirits 4-1-9
In Animal Spirits 4-1-9, George Wehrfritz crafts a metafictional tale about a desperate gamble to save a writer's career and health. Set against the backdrop of a high-stakes London contest, the story blends satire with personal struggle, highlighting the intersections ...
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This Place Where We Are
In This Place Where We Are, Tayah Groat reflects on the harsh realities of existence and the imbalance between humanity and nature. The short fiction explores the contrasts between thriving and adversity, emphasizing the consequences of human negligence and the ...
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Inflorescence
Inflorescence by Kristen Dorsey is a short story about a woman who, after leaving her high-powered job and a lifeless marriage, struggles with self-doubt and aging as she rebuilds her life in a rural Virginia home, finding solace in gardening.
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We Must Protect the Land!
In We Must Protect the Land! by Geo Niko Villarta, a powerful speech by Congressman Casiano ignites a group of Franciscan brothers to take action against environmental destruction in the Sierra Madre. Their resolve is tested when a tragic accident ...
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We Will Be Gone Soon, I Promise
In We Will Be Gone Soon, I Promise, Emma McKenzie reflects on a fraught summer spent in a Devon cottage amid family upheaval and personal exhaustion. As her youngest daughter faces the anxiety of starting secondary school and the family ...
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