Chewy’s Choice

This story is by Alan Kennamer and was part of our 10th Anniversary Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. ‘So happy! So happy!’ The thought reverberated inside him, like wind through an open window. His entire body shook with anticipation. “Dkoh neyg, bho!” Although the words that reached his ears…

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To See or not to See

This story is by Alan Kennamer and was part of our 2021 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “Only two years?” James sunk back into the chair, staring at Dr. Brass. “I’m sorry. Without surgery, yes. The tumor, it’s… but we can operate. However, it will affect you…” Dr….

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Time to Escape

This story is by Alan Kennamer and was part of our 2020 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. June 21. It’s been six months since Da and Becky, um, moved on. I miss them so much. Ma ain’t the same. She’s pissed off all the time. Even ripped up…

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Hidden Words

This story is by Alan Kennamer and was part of our 2019 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Sometimes, my thoughts stay focused on the task at hand. I want to find a solution, want to solve the struggle I face. Yet each step I take pushes me further…

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The Escape

This story is by Alan Kennamer and was part of our 2019 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Classic Schizophrenia his doctor had said. The onslaught of distinct voices, their emotions and their needs overwhelmed him. The competition for dominance never eased, yet he had to discover a way…

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Hidden Words

This story is by Alan Kennamer and was part of our 2019 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Sometimes, my thoughts stay focused on the task at hand. I want to find a solution, want to solve the struggle I face. Yet each step I take pushes me further…

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