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Category: 2017 Summer Writing Contest

The Fourth Body

The Fourth Body

June 28, 2017 by B. Shaun Smith 2017 Summer Writing Contest 2 Comments
Night of the Spirit Walkers

Night of the Spirit Walkers

June 28, 2017 by Michelle Bettauer 2017 Summer Writing Contest 2 Comments
Just Like That

Just Like That

June 28, 2017 by Kathy Hill 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
A Softened Heart

A Softened Heart

June 28, 2017 by Josephine Albers 2017 Summer Writing Contest 6 Comments
The Visit

The Visit

June 28, 2017 by Karen Bromberg 2017 Summer Writing Contest 18 Comments
A Trickster

A Trickster

June 28, 2017 by Rashed Nabi 2017 Summer Writing Contest 17 Comments
The Sacrifices We Make

The Sacrifices We Make

June 28, 2017 by Rachel 2017 Summer Writing Contest 1 Comment
Death, Life and Something in Between

Death, Life and Something in Between

June 28, 2017 by Kelsey 2017 Summer Writing Contest 2 Comments
Golden Opportunity

Golden Opportunity

June 28, 2017 by Stacey Knox 2017 Summer Writing Contest 2 Comments
War-torn Illusions

War-torn Illusions

June 28, 2017 by Olivia Couture 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
Blood Matter

Blood Matter

June 28, 2017 by Alexandra Aloia 2017 Summer Writing Contest 1 Comment
Shooting Star

Shooting Star

June 28, 2017 by Ohita Afeisume 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
Impersonation

Impersonation

June 28, 2017 by Stephanie Abello 2017 Summer Writing Contest 8 Comments
Skinhead

Skinhead

June 28, 2017 by Carmen Esposito 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
Between a Rock and Jupiter

Between a Rock and Jupiter

June 28, 2017 by Scott Granado 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
The Angel of Forgiveness

The Angel of Forgiveness

June 28, 2017 by Becky Swainson 2017 Summer Writing Contest 2 Comments
The Sacred Tree

The Sacred Tree

June 28, 2017 by Lisa Yew 2017 Summer Writing Contest 1 Comment
Life in Waves

Life in Waves

June 28, 2017 by Justin Schottmuller 2017 Summer Writing Contest 2 Comments
The Visitor

The Visitor

June 28, 2017 by Glenda Cox 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
Three Stops Later

Three Stops Later

June 28, 2017 by Luci Rodda 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
This Time

This Time

June 28, 2017 by Julie A Martin 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
Baby Junior’s Debut

Baby Junior’s Debut

June 28, 2017 by Elizabeth Stuart Lacey 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
Semper Fi

Semper Fi

June 28, 2017 by Haru Sone 2017 Summer Writing Contest 1 Comment
Operation Take Out

Operation Take Out

June 28, 2017 by Patricia (Trish) Perry 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
Tango In Opportune Time

Tango In Opportune Time

June 28, 2017 by Daniel Haar 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
The Trenches

The Trenches

June 28, 2017 by Sandy Richards 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
Grudge

Grudge

June 28, 2017 by Blake Edwards 2017 Summer Writing Contest 0 Comments
From Beginning to End

From Beginning to End

June 28, 2017 by Audrey Mullen 2017 Summer Writing Contest 3 Comments
What Are You Running From?

What Are You Running From?

June 28, 2017 by Michael Horner 2017 Summer Writing Contest 1 Comment
The Neighborhood Watch

The Neighborhood Watch

June 28, 2017 by Emily 2017 Summer Writing Contest 2 Comments

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