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Drama Short Story: At a Crossroads by Alison Lloyd

At a Crossroads

June 3, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 7 Comments

Filed Under: 2024 Spring Writing Contest, Drama, Hot

Fantasy Short Story: The Hangman and the Outlaw by David Elderton

The Hangman and the Outlaw

May 27, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 14 Comments

Filed Under: 2024 Spring Writing Contest, Fantasy, Hot

Thriller Short Story: The Voice by Peter Leslie Watson

The Voice

May 20, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 11 Comments

Filed Under: 2024 Spring Writing Contest, Hot, Thriller/Suspense

Drama Short Story: Fred Wants a Burger by Steven C Cochran

Fred Wants a Burger

May 18, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest Leave a Comment

Filed Under: 2024 Spring Writing Contest, Drama, Hot

Science Fiction Short Story: A Bitter Pill by Sharon Hetherington

A Bitter Pill

May 16, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 1 Comment

Filed Under: 2024 Spring Writing Contest, Hot, Science Fiction

Drama Short Story: Cornfields by Callie Murray

Cornfields

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Drama Short Story: Can I Email You? by Andy Smith

Can I Email You?

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Speculative Fiction Short Story: Muesli by Joe Streiff

Muesli

May 10, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest Leave a Comment

Filed Under: 2024 Spring Writing Contest, Hot, Speculative Fiction

Drama Short Story: The Job by J V Carroll

The Job

May 3, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 12 Comments

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Sable Island

April 10, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 1 Comment

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DANCE FOR ME

April 10, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 16 Comments

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Hey Jude

April 10, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 1 Comment

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Tavern at Forever

April 10, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 3 Comments

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The Subway

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Crossroads: Love Verses Duty

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A Tale of Memories & Tears

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Pieces

April 10, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 2 Comments

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Fall Writing Contest 2023

The Journey

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THE EXPLOSION

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Wavering Ties

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At the edge

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Soulmates

April 9, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 2 Comments

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The Immigrant

April 9, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 1 Comment

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Fall Writing Contest 2023

The biggest mistake in life is fearing a mistake

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The Beckoning Corn

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Loved to Death

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Fateful Decision

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Buried Truths

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The Road Not Taken

April 9, 2024 by 2024 Spring Writing Contest 3 Comments

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The Three Amigos

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