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Centered in the middle of the entryway was a grand staircase that spiraled up to the second-story landing. Ornate sconces and buttery yellow candles marked the walls. I ran my hand along the …

<p> I love animals. They're all special and unique, not to mention cute! While all animals are awesome, I especially love dogs. Not just any dog, m...

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Jan 4, 2022 · We scavenged for ten more minutes, finding nothing else worth taking in the leftovers of what used to be our little wooden one-story house. As we were leaving, a fire truck’s siren blared …

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The front bulk of my letter is usually about the overarching things that are going on — story issues, narrative issues, character arc issues — and then I give them a chapter by chapter breakdown, even …

We'll send you 5 prompts each week. Respond with your short story and you could win $250!

We'll send you 5 prompts each week. Respond with your short story and you could win $250!

Oct 29, 2020 · “Sister Agnes is old, but gosh, she’s fast.” I wave at her as she trudges across the field towards the nursing home. Before heading towards the old convent building, I look again at the …