glimpses shared by our authors
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“Oh no! Not the thousands of essential bags, shoes and clothing items! How could you throw them out?!” I put on my shocked face. She laughed and said “Alright enough ... read more -
It was late afternoon. We were in the parking lot of an abandoned hotel and his red pick-up truck is parked on the weed dominated black top. Aiden was lying ... read more -
“Our entire lives are here. Everything that we are and all that we have is right here. “We can start over brand new. Not have to worry about people tearing ... read more -
twinkled at me. I had dreaded this moment for so long but now that it was here it was no where near the horrific imaginings I’d had. The ring looked ... read more -
glanced at my parents and saw a sort of respect in my dad’s eyes. He had been in a similar place once, maybe he was remembering. “Alright, so things continue ... read more -
“Because what you did sent a bigger message than what I had planned.” She looked like she was going to say something but the door opened and she swallowed it. ... read more -
“What did you tell them?” “The truth. What else could I tell them? What would you say to them if they found out from a doctor that you’d had sex ... read more -
“Brittany … BrittanyMarie … Baby, please wake up.” “Aiden?” “Yeah baby, it’s me. Open your eyes, please.” I opened my eyes to search for him. He was sitting in the ... read more -
“She’s asleep. The doctors said she would be fine. We won’t go far. Besides, you need to eat.” “Alright.” I heard their footsteps move away and the door open. I ... read more -
“Brittany, I need you to squeeze my hand if you can hear me.” This strange voice sounded so urgent. I squeezed the object he pressed into my palm. “She’s coming ... read more
